ADC Software Seeding Program

Early access to Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xcode Tools, development kits, documentation, samples and demos, enables developers to incorporate the latest technology into their development process, test for compatibility and report bugs. This ADC Membership benefit is available exclusively to Premier and Select members.

Share Pre-Release Software with Your Development Team

Each ADC Premier or Select Membership includes five ADC Software Seed Keys. A Software Seed Key provides access to pre-release software through the ADC Member Site. You may transfer ADC Software Seed Keys to other developers within your company or organization, but please note that any transfer of assets is subject to ADC Terms and Conditions (PDF).

Stay Up-to-Date on the ADC Software Seeding Program

The “ADC Seed Update” is sent by email to all ADC members who have an ADC Software Seed Key, notifying you when new pre-release software is available.

Access Your Pre-Release Software

Follow these instruction to begin downloading pre-release software:

For more details, please see ADC Software Seeding Program Frequently Asked Questions.

Prototype License, Confidentiality, and Export Compliance Information

Pre-release software is Apple Confidential Information and your use of such software is subject to the Apple Developer Connection Terms and Conditions, including the Prototype License and Confidentiality Agreement attached thereto. Distributing the software to anyone other than an ADC member who is working for the same entity as you is considered a violation of your agreement with Apple and is damaging to both Apple and those who develop for the Apple platform. We sincerely appreciate your efforts to keep this software Confidential.