ios-26-platform

Q: How do I install ios-26-platform?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering --skill ios-26-platform in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/ios-26-platform/ (personal) or .claude/skills/ios-26-platform/ (project).

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Use when implementing iOS 26 features (Liquid Glass, new SwiftUI APIs, WebView, Chart3D), deploying iOS 26+ apps, or supporting backward compatibility with iOS 17/18.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering --skill ios-26-platform

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads ios-26-platform automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

iOS 26 Platform

iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass, Apple's next-generation material design system that dynamically bends light, moves organically, and adapts automatically across all platforms.

Overview

iOS 26 modernizes UI with new materials (Liquid Glass), SwiftUI APIs (WebView, Chart3D, @Animatable), and advanced features (@BackoffAnimation, free-form windows). The core principle: modern UI gets updated automatically at compile time; most Liquid Glass benefits are "free" from recompiling with Xcode 26.

Reference Loading Guide

ALWAYS load reference files if there is even a small chance the content may be required. It's better to have the context than to miss a pattern or make a mistake.

Reference	Load When
Liquid Glass	Implementing glass effects, choosing Regular vs Clear variants, or understanding visual properties
Automatic Adoption	Understanding what iOS 26 changes automatically vs what requires code
SwiftUI APIs	Using WebView, Chart3D, `@Animatable`, AttributedString, or new view modifiers
Toolbar & Navigation	Customizing toolbars with spacers, morphing, glass button styles, or search
Backward Compatibility	Supporting iOS 17/18 alongside iOS 26, or using UIDesignRequiresCompatibility

Core Workflow

Check deployment target — iOS 26+ required for Liquid Glass
Recompile with Xcode 26 — Standard controls get glass automatically
Identify navigation layer — Apply glass to tab bars, toolbars, navigation (not content)
Choose variant — Regular (95% of cases) or Clear (media-rich backgrounds only)
Add @available guards — For backward compatibility with iOS 17/18
Test accessibility — Verify Reduce Transparency, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion

Common Mistakes

Ignoring backward compatibility — Targeting iOS 26+ without @available guards breaks iOS 17/18 support. Always use if #available(iOS 26, *) for Liquid Glass or new APIs.
Over-using glass effect — Applying glass to content areas, not just navigation, creates visual noise. Glass works for: tab bars, toolbars, sheets, navigation. NOT for content areas.
Animation performance issues — Liquid Glass animations can be expensive. Respect Reduce Motion accessibility setting and profile with Instruments 26 before shipping.
Assuming Clear variant looks good — Clear is for media-rich backgrounds only (photos, video). Regular variant is correct 95% of the time. Only use Clear if you explicitly need the ultra-transparency.
Not testing on actual devices — Simulator rendering differs from hardware. Test glass effects on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and Mac to verify visual quality.
Using old UIView patterns with new glass — Mixing UIView-based navigation with iOS 26 glass creates inconsistent appearances. Migrate fully to SwiftUI or wrap carefully with UIViewRepresentable.

FAQ

What does the ios-26-platform skill do?

Use when implementing iOS 26 features (Liquid Glass, new SwiftUI APIs, WebView, Chart3D), deploying iOS 26+ apps, or supporting backward compatibility with iOS 17/18.

How do I install ios-26-platform?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering --skill ios-26-platform in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/ios-26-platform/ (personal) or .claude/skills/ios-26-platform/ (project).

Which AI agents can use ios-26-platform?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is ios-26-platform safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains ios-26-platform?

It is published by johnrogers in johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering. It has 242 recorded installs.