Customizable Filename for iOS Artifacts in Firebase App Distribution
Description:
We have identified an area for improvement regarding the naming of iOS artifacts in Firebase App Distribution. Currently, when an IPA file is downloaded from the Firebase App Distribution console, it is automatically named app.ipa regardless of its original filename.
Background:
Our investigation revealed that, based on Google’s public documentation [1] [2], there is no available method to customize the filename during download.
Firebase App Distribution automatically assigns the name app.ipa for iOS artifacts as a default behavior, and this is not configurable via the console or CLI.
Request:
We propose the introduction of a feature that allows users to customize the downloaded filename for iOS artifacts. This could be implemented either as an option in the Firebase console or through an additional parameter in the CLI. Such a feature would greatly enhance flexibility and usability for teams that require specific naming conventions for artifact management.
Benefits:
Improved Usability: Teams can easily align artifact naming with their versioning and distribution workflows.
Enhanced Clarity: Customizable filenames can help in better identification and management of multiple builds and versions.
Reduced Confusion: Avoid potential issues when integrating with other tools that expect specific naming conventions.
[1] https://firebase.google.com/docs/app-distribution/ios/distribute-console
[2] https://firebase.google.com/docs/app-distribution/ios/distribute-cli
Thomas Chen
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Nandeesh Tankasala commented
Thanks Thomas for writing a detailed request, we have the same request for firebase app distribution team. There could be a new feature to name the artifacts (.ipa or .apk) or use the existing fields like "App nickname" from the settings of the app.
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Victor Ireri commented
The same applies to Android artifacts. I upload an artifact named myApp-flavor-2.1.0.apk but when I download it, the name is app.apk.