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WAIT — Stale — last commit 2y ago

• 5 active contributors
• MIT licensed
• CI configured
• Tests present
• ⚠ Stale — last commit 2y ago
• ⚠ Single-maintainer risk — top contributor 94% of recent commits

_{Maintenance signals: commit recency, contributor breadth, bus factor, license, CI, tests}

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| # | What we check | Why it matters | |---|---|---| | 1 | You're in sunshinejr/SwiftyUserDefaults | Confirms the artifact applies here, not a fork | | 2 | License is still MIT | Catches relicense before you depend on it | | 3 | Default branch master exists | Catches branch renames | | 4 | Last commit ≤ 806 days ago | Catches sudden abandonment since generation |

#!/usr/bin/env bash
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fail=0
ok()   { echo "ok:   $1"; }
miss() { echo "FAIL: $1"; fail=$((fail+1)); }

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if ! git rev-parse --git-dir >/dev/null 2>&1; then
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else
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fi

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Add GitHub Actions CI workflow to replace Travis CI

The repo uses .travis.yml for CI, but GitHub Actions is now GitHub's native CI/CD solution with better integration. Travis CI is deprecated for many projects. Adding a .github/workflows/swift.yml would modernize the CI pipeline and ensure the project continues to receive updates, especially important given the support for multiple Swift versions (4.1-5.1) that need testing across platforms.

• [ ] Create .github/workflows/swift.yml with matrix testing for Swift 4.2 and 5.x versions
• [ ] Configure test runs for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS platforms
• [ ] Add SwiftLint validation step (noted .swiftlint.yml exists)
• [ ] Test against Package.swift and Package@swift-4.2.swift manifests
• [ ] Keep .travis.yml while new workflow is validated, then document deprecation

Add comprehensive integration tests for PropertyWrappers with UserDefaults synchronization

The codebase has PropertyWrappers.swift and extensive built-in type tests, but there are no visible tests for @propertyWrapper behavior with synchronization, threading, and KVO observers. Given that Defaults+Observing.swift and DefaultsObserver.swift exist, integration tests would validate real-world usage patterns.

• [ ] Create Tests/SwiftyUserDefaultsTests/PropertyWrappers/PropertyWrapperIntegrationTests.swift
• [ ] Test @property wrapper with multiple observers on same key
• [ ] Test thread-safety of wrapped property access and writes
• [ ] Test observer cleanup and memory management with property wrappers
• [ ] Add tests for .synchronize() behavior with wrapped properties

Add migration guide and tests for moving from version 5 to potential version 6 (modern Concurrency)

The repo has migration guides (migration_4_to_5.md exists), but no guide for async/await support. With Swift's Concurrency framework becoming standard (and the codebase supporting Swift 5.1+), adding async variants of observing methods in Defaults+Observing.swift would future-proof the library. A migration guide and corresponding tests would help maintainers and users plan upgrades.

• [ ] Create MigrationGuides/migration_5_to_6.md documenting async/await observer API changes
• [ ] Add async variants to Defaults+Observing.swift (e.g., observeAsync method)
• [ ] Create Tests/SwiftyUserDefaultsTests/Observing/AsyncObservingTests.swift
• [ ] Test AsyncSequence-based key observation and cancellation behavior
• [ ] Document performance implications in migration guide

Check the issue tracker.

SwiftyUserDefaults is a well-structured Swift library with minimal critical security vulnerabilities. The primary concerns are around maintenance practices and outdated Swift version support rather than code-level vulnerabilities. The library does not appear to have SQL injection, XSS, or injection risks typical of frameworks handling user input, as it primarily wraps NSUserDefaults. Recommendations focus on modernizing Swift version support, establishing a security policy, and improving CI/CD security practices. The codebase itself appears clean with no hardcoded credentials or dangerous patterns detected.

• Low · Swift Version Compatibility Warnings — README.md, Package.swift, Package@swift-4.2.swift. The README indicates support for Swift 4.1, 4.2, and 5.0/5.1. Swift 4.1 and 4.2 are deprecated and no longer receive security updates. Using older Swift versions exposes the library to known vulnerabilities in the compiler and standard library. Fix: Update minimum Swift version requirement to at least 5.3 or later. Deprecate support for Swift versions older than the current LTS release. Update all package manifests accordingly.
• Low · Missing Security Policy Documentation — Repository root. No SECURITY.md or security policy file is present in the repository. This makes it unclear how security vulnerabilities should be reported, potentially leading to public disclosure of issues. Fix: Add a SECURITY.md file documenting how to responsibly report security vulnerabilities, following the GitHub security advisory guidelines.
• Low · Travis CI Configuration Exposure — .travis.yml. The .travis.yml file is present in the repository. While not inherently dangerous, CI configuration files should be reviewed to ensure no secrets or sensitive information are exposed in logs. Fix: Audit .travis.yml to ensure no hardcoded credentials, API tokens, or sensitive data. Use encrypted environment variables for any required secrets. Consider migrating to GitHub Actions for better security integration.
• Low · No Dependency Pinning in Package.swift — Package.swift, Package@swift-4.2.swift, Package.resolved. The Package.swift file structure suggests the library may not have strict dependency version pinning. This could lead to unexpected breaking changes if dependencies release incompatible updates. Fix: Review and implement strict semantic versioning constraints in Package.swift. Regularly audit Package.resolved to ensure all transitive dependencies are from trusted sources.
• Low · Missing Code Signing Verification — Repository root. No evidence of code signing or verification mechanisms (e.g., GPG signatures on releases) in the repository structure. Fix: Implement GPG signing for releases and tags. Document signature verification procedures for users. Consider using Swift Package Index's verification features.

LLM-derived; treat as a starting point, not a security audit.

• Open issues — current backlog
• Recent PRs — what's actively shipping
• Source on GitHub

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