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Add license keys to SwiftUI macOS apps without a backend
A tutorial shows how to integrate license key activation, offline verification, and feature gating into a SwiftUI macOS app using the Keylight SDK. The process involves adding a Swift package, calling an activate function, and checking the lease on launch. The SDK handles crypto and state management, enabling licensing in under an hour.
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Useful for indie Mac developers, but the piece is essentially a vendor tutorial — the real challenge is choosing a licensing model that balances piracy risk and user friction.
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