Does this install Swift for GUI development?

No, this setup is intended for non-UI development tasks, making it ideal for backend services and command-line tools.

What Linux distribution does this skill support?

This skill is specifically designed for Debian Linux, with instructions optimized for Debian 12 (Bookworm).

Where is Swift installed by default?

The skill suggests installing Swift in the /workspace directory to maintain a clean environment and avoid committing binaries to git repositories.

Does it automatically update my PATH?

Yes, it provides instructions to append the Swift binary path to your .bashrc file for persistent access across terminal sessions.

Swift for Debian Linux

Name: Swift for Debian Linux
Author: OpenHands

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines the installation and configuration of the Swift programming language on Debian Linux environments for server-side development.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive guide and automated workflow for setting up a Swift development environment on Debian 12 (Bookworm). It automates the installation of critical system dependencies, handles the retrieval of the correct Swift toolchain binaries from official sources, and configures environment variables to ensure a seamless setup for building high-performance server-side applications without the overhead of UI-related libraries.

Key Features

Environment variable and PATH configuration
Installation verification and validation
Optimized setup for server-side Swift development
Automated dependency installation for Debian 12
Swift toolchain version management and retrieval
40 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Preparing a cloud development environment for server-side Swift projects
Setting up a new Debian-based server for Swift application deployment
Ensuring consistent Swift toolchain versions across Linux environments

About

Key Features

Environment variable and PATH configuration
Installation verification and validation
Optimized setup for server-side Swift development
Automated dependency installation for Debian 12
Swift toolchain version management and retrieval
40 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Preparing a cloud development environment for server-side Swift projects
Setting up a new Debian-based server for Swift application deployment
Ensuring consistent Swift toolchain versions across Linux environments