Package Collections

The goal of package collections is to improve two key aspects of the package ecosystem:

1. Discovering great packages
2. Deciding which package is the best fit for a particular engineering task

→ swift.org/blog/package-collections/

Swift 5.5 introduces package collections to the Swift Package Manager, enabling curated lists of packages to simplify discovery and adoption for specific tasks.

These collections, available as JSON files, can be added via the swift package-collection add command or configured in Xcode 13’s preview interface, with existing collections from the Swift Server Workgroup, SwiftPackageIndex.com, and Apple already accessible.

Users can create collections using the package-collection-generate tool, which builds metadata from package URLs, and optionally sign them with a code-signing certificate for authenticity using the package-collection-sign tool.

Collections support various use cases, such as community-driven recommendations, educational resources, or enterprise-vetted packages, and can be shared via web links, file servers, or direct distribution.