hig-components-controls
Apple HIG guidance for selection and input controls including pickers, toggles, sliders, steppers, segmented controls, combo boxes, text fields, text views, labels, token fields, virtual keyboards, rating indicators, and gauges. Use this skill when the user says "picker or segmented control," "how should my form look," "what keyboard type should I use," "toggle vs checkbox," or asks about picker design, toggle, switch, slider, stepper, text field, text input, segmented control, combo box, label, token field, virtual keyboard, rating indicator, gauge, form design, input validation, or control state management. Cross-references: hig-components-menus, hig-components-dialogs, hig-components-search.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor --skill hig-components-controls- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads hig-components-controls 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.
Apple HIG: Selection and Input Controls
Check for .claude/apple-design-context.md before asking questions. Use existing context and only ask for information not already covered.
Key Principles
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Clear current state. Users must always see what is selected. Toggles show on/off, segmented controls highlight the active segment, pickers display the current selection.
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Prefer standard system controls. Built-in controls provide consistency and accessibility. Custom controls introduce a learning curve and may break assistive features.
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Toggles for binary states. On or off. In Settings-style screens, changes take effect immediately. In modal forms, changes commit on confirmation.
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Segmented controls for mutually exclusive options. 2-5 items, roughly equal importance, short labels.
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Sliders for continuous values. When precise numeric input is not critical. Provide min/max labels or icons for range endpoints.
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Pickers for long option lists. Too many options for a segmented control. Works well for dates, times, structured data.
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Steppers for small, precise adjustments. Increment/decrement in fixed steps. Display current value next to the stepper with reasonable min/max bounds.
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Text fields for short, single-line input. Text views for multi-line. Configure keyboard type to match expected input (email, URL, number).
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Combo boxes: text input + selection list. macOS. Type a value or choose from a predefined list when custom values are valid.
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Token fields: discrete values as visual tokens. macOS. For email recipients, tags, or collections of discrete items.
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Gauges and rating indicators display values. Gauges show a value within a range. Rating indicators show ratings (often stars). Display-only; use interactive variants for input.
Reference Index
| Reference | Topic | Key content |
|---|---|---|
| controls.md | General controls | States, affordance, system controls |
| toggles.md | Toggles | On/off, immediate effect |
| segmented-controls.md | Segmented controls | 2-5 options, equal weight |
| sliders.md | Sliders | Continuous range, min/max labels |
| steppers.md | Steppers | Fixed steps, bounded values |
| pickers.md | Pickers | Dates, times, long option sets |
| combo-boxes.md | Combo boxes | macOS, type or select, custom values |
| text-fields.md | Text fields | Short input, keyboard types, validation |
| text-views.md | Text views | Multi-line, comments, descriptions |
| labels.md | Labels | Placement, VoiceOver support |
| token-fields.md | Token fields | macOS, chips, tags, recipients |
| virtual-keyboards.md | Virtual keyboards | Email, URL, number keyboard types |
| rating-indicators.md | Rating indicators | Star ratings, display-only |
| gauges.md | Gauges | Level indicators, range display |
Output Format
- Control recommendation with rationale and why alternatives are less suitable.
- State management -- how the control communicates current state and whether changes apply immediately or on confirmation.
- Validation approach -- when to show errors and how to communicate rules.
- Accessibility -- labels, traits, hints for VoiceOver.
Questions to Ask
- What type of data? (Boolean, choice from fixed set, numeric, free-form text?)
- How many options?
- Which platforms? (Combo boxes and token fields are macOS-only)
- Settings screen or inline form?
Related Skills
- hig-components-menus -- Buttons and pop-up buttons complementing selection controls
- hig-components-dialogs -- Sheets and popovers containing forms
- hig-components-search -- Search fields sharing text input patterns
- hig-inputs -- Keyboard, pointer, gesture interactions with controls
- hig-foundations -- Typography, color, layout for control styling
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FAQ
What does the hig-components-controls skill do?
Apple HIG guidance for selection and input controls including pickers, toggles, sliders, steppers, segmented controls, combo boxes, text fields, text views, labels, token fields, virtual keyboards, rating indicators, and gauges. Use this skill when the user says "picker or segmented control," "how should my form look," "what keyboard type should I use," "toggle vs checkbox," or asks about picker design, toggle, switch, slider, stepper, text field, text input, segmented control, combo box, label, token field, virtual keyboard, rating indicator, gauge, form design, input validation, or control state management. Cross-references: hig-components-menus, hig-components-dialogs, hig-components-search.
How do I install hig-components-controls?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor --skill hig-components-controls 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/hig-components-controls/ (personal) or .claude/skills/hig-components-controls/ (project).
Which AI agents can use hig-components-controls?
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 hig-components-controls 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 hig-components-controls?
It is published by raintree-technology in raintree-technology/hig-doctor. It has 662 recorded installs.
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