Abstract: A method and apparatus for secure code delivery. In one embodiment the method is implemented on a computer system, and includes reading an access privilege from a first set of access privileges, wherein the first set of access privileges corresponds to a first file that comprises first encrypted source code. The first encrypted source code is decrypted to produce first decrypted source code. A determination is made as to whether the first access privilege is set to a first state or a second state. If the first access privilege is set to the first state, a first software development tool is permitted to access and process the first decrypted source code. If the first access privilege is set to a second state, the first software development tool is denied access to decrypted source code.