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juanpe/swift

Analysis updated 2026-07-09 · repo last pushed 2020-02-13

Audience · developerComplexity · 3/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

Danger Swift automates repetitive code review tasks by running a Swift file in your CI pipeline that checks pull requests and posts comments, warnings, or blocks merges based on your custom rules.

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    What it does
      Automates code review
      Posts PR comments
      Blocks merges if needed
    How it works
      Write a Dangerfile in Swift
      Runs in CI pipeline
      Inspects PR metadata
    Use cases
      Enforce changelog updates
      Require tests on PRs
      Check CLA signing
      Share rules across repos
    Tech stack
      Swift
      GitHub Actions
      macOS and Linux
    Audience
      Swift developers
      Open-source maintainers
      Small engineering teams
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Automatically warn when a pull request modifies source files without updating the changelog.

USE CASE 2

Block pull requests that are missing required test files for changed code.

USE CASE 3

Verify that open-source contributors have signed a CLA before their PR can merge.

USE CASE 4

Share a common set of code review rules across multiple repositories using the plugin system.

What is it built with?

SwiftGitHub ActionsDanger

How does it compare?

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Stars00
LanguagePython
Last pushed2020-02-13
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderateeasy
Complexity3/54/51/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdesigner

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires a Swift environment and integration with a CI pipeline like GitHub Actions.

No license information was provided in the explanation.

In plain English

Danger Swift is a tool that automates the repetitive parts of code review. If you've ever found yourself leaving the same comment over and over on pull requests, "you forgot to update the changelog," "this file needs tests," "fix your formatting", this tool handles those automatically. It runs as part of your continuous integration pipeline and posts comments directly on pull requests, so reviewers can focus on the actual logic rather than policing house rules. You write a "Dangerfile" in Swift that inspects metadata about each pull request: which files changed, what lines were added or removed, who opened it, and so on. Based on that information, your Dangerfile can post messages, warnings, or even block the PR from merging if something critical is missing. For example, the README shows a rule that checks whether someone modified source files without updating the CHANGELOG, if so, it leaves a warning comment automatically. Teams using Swift who want to enforce project conventions without nagging people would get the most out of this. A startup with a small engineering team might use it to make sure every PR includes a test file, or that nobody accidentally commits debug code. Open-source maintainers could use it to verify that contributors have signed a CLA or followed branding guidelines. The plugin system lets you share rules across multiple repositories, so an organization can codify its standards once and reuse them everywhere. The project is specifically the Swift flavor of a broader tool called Danger (the original is written in JavaScript). It's worth noting that you can run it on macOS or Linux, and it integrates with GitHub Actions. The README points to the main Danger website for full documentation rather than covering everything itself.

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Prompt 1
Write a Dangerfile in Swift that warns when a pull request changes Swift source files but does not include a corresponding test file.
Prompt 2
Create a Danger Swift rule that checks if the CHANGELOG.md was updated whenever files in the Sources directory are modified, and posts a warning comment if not.
Prompt 3
Set up a GitHub Actions workflow that runs Danger Swift on every pull request and reports any violations as PR comments.
Prompt 4
Write a Danger Swift plugin that enforces a rule requiring contributors to sign a CLA before their pull request can be merged.

Frequently asked questions

What is swift?

Danger Swift automates repetitive code review tasks by running a Swift file in your CI pipeline that checks pull requests and posts comments, warnings, or blocks merges based on your custom rules.

Is swift actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2020-02-13).

What license does swift use?

No license information was provided in the explanation.

How hard is swift to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is swift for?

Mainly developer.

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