Polychromatic

Coloring with significance.

Polychromatic is an Xcode plugin that makes code logic clear and apparent. It gives properties, ivars, and local variables each a unique, dynamic color, stripping away emphasis from types which don't need it.

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Installation

Xcode 5 or later is required.

To install from the Releases, place the downloaded plugin file Polychromatic.xcplugin into ~/Library/Application Support/Developer/Shared/Xcode/Plug-ins/. If the directory doesn't already exist, create the path.

Install-by-Compilation & Developing

Cloning the source and opening the project will allow you to build the plugin. Building will automatically copy it to the Plug-ins directory, even if you do not run. Running will allow you to debug and attach to Xcode (via Polychromatic), opening a second instance.

Thanks

• Evan Brooks for bringing the idea to my attention.
• Tony Arnold for putting up with my antics and helping me develop this thing!
• Boris Bügling for giving me some concept of how to get started with this plugin.
• Everyone who provided feedback and testing.

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License

Included in repository: MIT License.