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A desktop app that installs SideStore or other iOS apps onto an iPhone or iPad and sets up pairing files, built with Tauri.

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What is it?

iloader is a desktop sideloading tool for iOS devices. It connects to an iDevice over USB, signs in with an Apple ID, and installs SideStore (optionally together with LiveContainer) along with the certificate and pairing files that SideStore and related apps need.

Beyond the SideStore setup flow, it can import arbitrary IPA files, manage pairing files for apps such as StikDebug, SideStore and Protokolle, and list or revoke development certificates and app IDs. When something fails, it offers suggestions for common errors and provides in-app logs with adjustable verbosity.

The app is built with Tauri, using TypeScript for the interface and Rust for device communication. It relies on usbmuxd for device connectivity, which is bundled on macOS and installed separately on Windows (via iTunes) and some Linux distributions.

Key features

  • 01Installs SideStore, optionally with LiveContainer, and sets up certificate and pairing files automatically
  • 02Imports any IPA file for sideloading
  • 03Manages pairing files for StikDebug, SideStore and Protokolle
  • 04Lists and revokes development certificates and app IDs
  • 05Shows error suggestions and in-app logs with adjustable log level

Use cases

  • Setting up SideStore on an iPhone without manually handling certificates and pairing files
  • Sideloading a custom IPA onto an iOS device from a Windows, macOS or Linux computer
  • Refreshing or replacing pairing files used by debugging and sideloading apps
  • Cleaning up old development certificates or app IDs tied to an Apple ID

Topics

#ios#sideloading#sidestore#idevice#tauri#rust#typescript

FAQ

What is iloader?
A desktop app that installs SideStore or other iOS apps onto an iPhone or iPad and sets up pairing files, built with Tauri. iloader is a desktop sideloading tool for iOS devices. It connects to an iDevice over USB, signs in with an Apple ID, and installs SideStore (optionally together with LiveContainer) along with the certificate and pairing files that SideStore and related apps need.
Is iloader free to use? What license does it have?
iloader is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is iloader still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to iloader was on Oct 18, 2026.
What can I use iloader for?
Setting up SideStore on an iPhone without manually handling certificates and pairing files Sideloading a custom IPA onto an iOS device from a Windows, macOS or Linux computer Refreshing or replacing pairing files used by debugging and sideloading apps Cleaning up old development certificates or app IDs tied to an Apple ID
Where can I get iloader?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/nab138/iloader

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