Saurik built this as a secure relay. Instead of Cydia directly trusting any cydia:// command, it requests the source information from Saurik’s API, which validates the format and prevents malicious redirects.
When clicking a formatted link on a jailbroken iOS device, Cydia processes it internally via its API structure—historically rooted in the cydia://url/https://saurik.com link architecture. This triggers the automatic "Add Source" prompt on your device, bypassing the need for manual typing. 🛠️ How to Add the iOSGods Repo to Cydia Saurik built this as a secure relay
: When tapped on a jailbroken device, it tells Cydia to open and prompt you to "Add Source" automatically Saurik built this as a secure relay
: This is the URL scheme that tells iOS to open the Cydia app directly rather than a web browser. Saurik built this as a secure relay