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Using Bitrise, is it possible to create custom variable substitutions in an `info.plist` file?

I've noticed that inside info.plist there are some strings that use a notation that looks like variable substitutions (e.g. $(EXECUTABLE_NAME)).

Does anyone know if it's possible to create custom substitutions and store those values as Secrets in Bitrise?

A perfect example for this use case is to externalize Facebook App ID and Secrets.

Here is what I'd like to be able to do ...

    ...
    <key>FacebookAppID</key>
    <string>$(FACEBOOK_APP_ID)</string>
    <key>FacebookDisplayName</key>
    <string>$(FACEBOOK_APP_NAME)</string>
    ...

Any ideas?

Solution

  • Yes you can store Secrete Environment Variables. From your dashboard, select your app -> Workflow -> Secrets. several notes regarding secrets:

    1. Secrets are not exposed in the bitrise.yml
    2. Secrets are encrypted
    3. In alignment with best practices, Bitrise discourages exposing secrets in PRs