Xcode Remote Deployment Blocked Over VPN Due to Missing mDNS Support
iOS developers working remotely cannot deploy to physical devices through Tailscale or other VPNs because Xcode requires mDNS discovery, which these tools do not support. This forces developers to be on the same physical network as their Mac, preventing mobile development from coffee shops, dog parks, or co-working spaces. No reliable workaround exists without compromising the build setup.
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