Xcode Empty Application Template

In Xcode 6 onwards, the Empty Application template has been removed. This is a blow for us who still want and like to use xib files.

But no need to fret! It isn't difficult to add it back.

• Clone or download the repo.
• Copy the Empty Application.xctemplate directory to the following location, {Xcode.app}/Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/Developer/Library/Xcode/Templates/Project Templates/iOS/Application/.
• Restart Xcode.

or

• Clone or download the repo.
• Create the ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Templates/Project Templates/Application/ directory
• Copy the Empty Application.xctemplate directory to ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Templates/Project Templates/Application/
• Restart Xcode.

The second method will avoid Apple overwriting your template but is a per user solution.