Show HN: Sfsym – Export Apple SF Symbols as Vector SVG/PDF/PNG

Category: devtools

Tags: macos, cli-tool, vector-graphics, icon-export, swift

Score: 6.8/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 9, Utility: 5)

A command-line tool that exports Apple's SF Symbols as vector SVG, PDF, or PNG files by directly accessing macOS's private symbol renderer. It's interesting because it provides programmatic, high-fidelity access to Apple's icon system without requiring Xcode or the SF Symbols app, enabling automation for designers and developers creating assets for Apple platforms.

Target audience: backend devs, frontend devs

Repository: https://github.com/yapstudios/sfsym · Swift · MIT · 47 stars

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