# SignTools

SignTools is a self-hosted service for signing and installing iOS apps without a computer. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/220/signtools

## Description

SignTools is a self-hosted service for signing and installing iOS apps without a computer. It gives users a web-based workflow for preparing app packages, applying signing assets, and installing them on iOS devices. It is aimed at sideloaders and homelab users who want a local, repeatable alternative to desktop signing tools. Use it when you want to manage iOS app installation from your own infrastructure instead of relying on a workstation.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

66/100 (Good), based on 4 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 65 (last commit 100 days ago)
- Popular: 67 (2,224 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Security check: 100 (no serious findings, CI, tests)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/signtools/signtools
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/signtools-16f5oq70ui9id7?q=SignTools

## Common questions

### Does SignTools require a macOS machine for signing?

Yes, the signing server or builder must run on macOS.

### Can the signing server be run through GitHub Actions?

A guide shows setting up GitHub Actions as the signing server. It provides a certain amount of free minutes per month.

### Can SignTools sign an app using an existing certificate and provisioning profile?

Yes, it can sign apps using the certificate and provisioning profile.

### Can SignTools install the signed app directly on the iOS device?

Yes, it installs the app right on the device.

### Does the SignTools builder use official Apple signing software?

Yes, the builder is a macOS machine that performs signing using official Apple software.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/220/signtools), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.