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ipa_permissions

Extract all privacy permission usage descriptions (NS...UsageDescription keys) from an IPA’s Info.plist. This tool lists every permission your app declares along with the user-facing description string, helping you audit privacy disclosures before App Store submission or review third-party builds for unexpected permission requests.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`ipaPath`	string	Yes	—	Absolute path to the `.ipa` file to inspect

Usage Examples

Check permissions before App Store submission

“What permissions does my FitnessTracker IPA request?”

{
  "ipaPath": "/Users/dev/Projects/FitnessTracker/build/FitnessTracker.ipa"
}

Audit a third-party SDK build

“Check what permissions are declared in this vendor-provided IPA”

{
  "ipaPath": "/Users/dev/Downloads/VendorSDKDemo-1.0.0.ipa"
}

Example Output

Permissions found in: FitnessTracker.ipa

NSCameraUsageDescription:
  "FitnessTracker needs camera access to scan food barcodes for calorie tracking."

NSHealthShareUsageDescription:
  "FitnessTracker reads your health data to display workout summaries and activity trends."

NSHealthUpdateUsageDescription:
  "FitnessTracker writes workout data to Health so your activity rings stay up to date."

NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription:
  "FitnessTracker uses your location to map outdoor runs and bike rides."

NSMotionUsageDescription:
  "FitnessTracker accesses motion data to count your steps and detect workout types."

NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription:
  "FitnessTracker accesses your photo library to let you add progress photos to workouts."

Total permissions declared: 6

When no permissions are found:

Permissions found in: SimpleCalculator.ipa

No privacy permission usage descriptions found in Info.plist.

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