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Consider creating a rule that turns off Xcode Ads for Xcode Cloud #206

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opened 2026-01-19 18:29:38 +00:00 by michael · 1 comment
michael commented 2026-01-19 18:29:38 +00:00
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Originally created by @emkinter on GitHub.

Problem to solve

When starting Xcode, an Xcode Ads can be displayed. This may tempt users to subscribe to a non-sanctioned web offering.

Intended users

Organizations that control web service access.

Further details

A user starts Xcode, sees an Xcode Cloud Ad, clicks on it, and starts using an unsanctioned web service.

Proposal

Check:
/usr/bin/defaults read com.apple.dt.Xcode XcodeCloudUpsellPromptEnabled

Fix:
/usr/bin/defaults write com.apple.dt.Xcode XcodeCloudUpsellPromptEnabled -bool false

Testing

What does success look like, and how can we measure that?

When XcodeCloudUpsellPromptEnabled is set to false in com.apple.dt.Xcode no Xcode Ads are displayed when XCode starts.

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Xcode Cloud
Xcode Ads
Accidental Tech Podcast - 511: Moving to Antartica

Originally created by @emkinter on GitHub. ### Problem to solve When starting Xcode, an [Xcode Ads](https://twitter.com/iKenndac/status/1587867958348599308) can be displayed. This may tempt users to subscribe to a non-sanctioned web offering. ### Intended users Organizations that control web service access. ### Further details A user starts Xcode, sees an [Xcode Cloud Ad](https://twitter.com/iKenndac/status/1587867958348599308), clicks on it, and starts using an unsanctioned web service. ### Proposal Check: /usr/bin/defaults read com.apple.dt.Xcode XcodeCloudUpsellPromptEnabled Fix: /usr/bin/defaults write com.apple.dt.Xcode XcodeCloudUpsellPromptEnabled -bool false ### Testing <!-- What risks does this change pose? How might it affect the quality of the product? What additional test coverage or changes to tests will be needed? --> ### What does success look like, and how can we measure that? When XcodeCloudUpsellPromptEnabled is set to false in com.apple.dt.Xcode no [Xcode Ads](https://twitter.com/iKenndac/status/1587867958348599308) are displayed when XCode starts. ### Links/references [Xcode Cloud](https://developer.apple.com/xcode-cloud/) [Xcode Ads](https://twitter.com/iKenndac/status/1587867958348599308) [Accidental Tech Podcast - 511: Moving to Antartica](https://atp.fm/511)
michael commented 2026-01-19 18:29:39 +00:00
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@robertgendler commented on GitHub:

This was decided to not be added as it is not directly in the OS.

@robertgendler commented on GitHub: This was decided to not be added as it is not directly in the OS.
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