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How do I build an App IPA without the App Clip Embedded?

I am working on an App Clip on an existing App but the App Clip is not ready to ship. However, I need to deploy the App to TestFlight/AppStore for a bug fix.

What is the best way to exclude the App Clip from the App in the interim without removing the App Clip target and code in the XCode project? I just want to build an App IPA without the App Clip so I can submit to TestFlight/AppStore without removing the App Clip target/code from the project.

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Looking at the Build Phases of the project, I figured I need to first remove the App Clip as a Dependency from the App's target. Then there is the "Embed App Clips" Build Phase. I cannot just remove the AppClip in the Embed App Clips build phase - Archive will create an empty AppClips folder in the App IPA. I have to remove the Embed App Clips from the Build Phases, however if I remove it, there is no obvious way of adding it back, at least I don't see it.

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Currently my only option is to write a Archive Post-action Run Script to remove it from the Archive.

Has anyone ran into this situation before and would appreciate any help.

Thanks

Solution
    1. Select New Copy Files Phase
    2. Choose Destination -> App Clips
    3. Tap + button, select YourClip.app file
    4. (Optional) Rename build phase to Embed App Clips