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To automate the deployment of your Flutter iOS app using GitHub Actions and Codemagic CLI,

To automate the deployment of your Flutter iOS app using GitHub Actions and Codemagic CLI, follow these steps to set up a smooth CI/CD pipeline—like automating content updates for a site like Animesuge.
Step 1: Set Up Codemagic CLI
First, install Codemagic CLI Tools (codemagic.yaml configuration) in your Flutter project. Codemagic CLI will handle builds, signing, and deployments directly from the command line, which is essential for automation.

Visit Codemagic's CLI tools page and set up authentication tokens.
Configure codemagic.yaml in your project root with your specific iOS build configuration.
Step 2: Create GitHub Action Workflow
In your GitHub repository, create a workflow file under .github/workflows/ci_cd.yml. Here’s a basic example:
name: iOS Deployment
on:
push:
branches:
- main

jobs:
build:
runs-on: macos-latest
steps:
- name: Checkout Code
uses: actions/checkout@v2

  - name: Install Flutter
    uses: subosito/flutter-action@v2
    with:
      flutter-version: 'latest'

  - name: Install Codemagic CLI
    run: brew install codemagic

  - name: Build iOS App
    run: codemagic build --ios

  - name: Deploy to App Store
    run: codemagic publish
    env:
      APP_STORE_CONNECT_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.APP_STORE_CONNECT_API_KEY }}
      APP_STORE_CONNECT_ISSUER_ID: ${{ secrets.APP_STORE_CONNECT_ISSUER_ID }}
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Step 3: Set Up Secrets
In GitHub, go to Settings > Secrets for your repository. Add the necessary secrets, like APP_STORE_CONNECT_API_KEY and APP_STORE_CONNECT_ISSUER_ID, to authorize the Codemagic CLI.

Step 4: Trigger the Action
Every time you push a change to the main branch, GitHub Actions will automatically start a new build using Codemagic CLI. Once successful, your iOS app will be deployed to the App Store.

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Morgan • Edited

This tutorial on automating the deployment of a Flutter iOS app with GitHub Actions and Codemagic CLI is incredibly useful for streamlining the CI CD pipeline. It's similar to how one might automate content updates for an app like Crunchyroll or even the anime watching apk. With such automation, you can ensure that your app (or modified version) is always up to date with new features, fixes, or enhancements.

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To automate the deployment of your Flutter iOS app using GitHub Actions and Codemagic CLI, you can set up a workflow that streamlines the build, testing, and distribution process. By integrating Codemagic CLI, you can efficiently manage iOS code signing, generate IPA files, and deploy them to platforms like the App Store or TestFlight. I am doing it the same way on my own site like crunchyroll mod apk. GitHub Actions allows you to trigger these processes automatically whenever changes are pushed to the repository, ensuring a seamless CI/CD pipeline with minimal manual effort. This setup enhances deployment speed, maintains code integrity, and simplifies app releases.

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Farwa iSkills

Pretty amazed that you know so much about automating the deployment! I am also thinking to create my own video editing website based on AI model that will edit videos much quicker and with ease.

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iambuzdar

You’ve provided a solid CI/CD automation setup for Flutter iOS apps using GitHub Actions and Codemagic CLI. This streamlined process ensures smooth deployments, much like how Crunchyroll Premium APK delivers an uninterrupted anime streaming experience without ads. Just as automation optimizes app development, a premium APK version enhances the viewing experience by removing restrictions and offering exclusive content.