Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill foundation- 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 foundation 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.
Foundation Skills
Foundation framework patterns for Apple platforms.
When This Skill Activates
Use this skill when the user:
- Works with AttributedString (formatting, attributes, runs)
- Needs rich text alignment, selection, or styling logic
- Integrates attributed text with SwiftUI
Available Skills
Paths are relative to THIS file's directory — skills run with cwd set to the user's project, so resolve each path from this SKILL.md's own location.
| Skill | Read | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| attributed-string | attributed-string/SKILL.md | AttributedString formatting, alignment, selection, SwiftUI integration |
How to Route
- Read
attributed-string/SKILL.md(relative to this file) plus any reference files it lists. - Apply the guidance to the user's code. For TextEditor-based rich text editing UI, see also
../swiftui/text-editing/SKILL.md.
FAQ
What does the foundation skill do?
Foundation framework skills — AttributedString patterns for rich text formatting, alignment, selection, and SwiftUI integration. Use when working with styled text or AttributedString APIs.
How do I install foundation?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill foundation 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/foundation/ (personal) or .claude/skills/foundation/ (project).
Which AI agents can use foundation?
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 foundation 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 foundation?
It is published by rshankras in rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills. It has 173 recorded installs.
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