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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill ios-development- 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 ios-development 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 Development Expert
Comprehensive guidance for iOS app development. This skill aggregates specialized modules for different aspects of iOS development.
When This Skill Activates
Use this skill when the user:
- Asks about iOS development best practices
- Wants code review for iOS/Swift projects
- Needs UI/UX review against Human Interface Guidelines
- Wants accessibility audit for iOS apps
- Is planning a new iOS app
- Needs help with SwiftUI patterns for iOS
- Asks about navigation architecture (NavigationStack, NavigationSplitView, TabView)
- Wants to run/launch the app in the Simulator or screenshot it to verify a change
Available Modules
Read relevant module files based on the user's needs:
coding-best-practices/
Swift code quality and modern idioms for iOS.
- Modern Swift patterns and idioms
- Architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture)
- Code quality standards
- Performance optimization
ui-review/
UI/UX review against Apple HIG.
- Human Interface Guidelines compliance
- Font usage and Dynamic Type support
- Accessibility review (VoiceOver, color contrast)
- SwiftUI best practices for iOS/watchOS
accessibility-audit/
Structured accessibility audit workflow (advisory).
- Automated XCUITest audits (
performAccessibilityAudit) + CI patterns - Accessibility Inspector workflow
- Manual VoiceOver / Voice Control / Dynamic Type passes per common task
- App Store Accessibility Nutrition Label evaluation + declaration
navigation-patterns/
SwiftUI navigation architecture patterns.
- NavigationStack, NavigationLink, navigationDestination
- NavigationSplitView (two/three column, iPad/macOS)
- TabView (iOS 18 customizable tabs, sidebar mode)
- Programmatic navigation (NavigationPath, pop-to-root, state restoration)
- Navigation transitions (zoom, custom animations)
app-planner/
iOS app planning and analysis.
- New app concept to architecture
- Existing app audits
- Tech stack evaluation
- Product planning guidance
run-simulator/
Build, install, launch, and screenshot the app in the Simulator to verify a change visually (operational — uses Bash, not just guidance).
- Discover scheme + an available simulator (no hardcoded device names)
- Build for the simulator and resolve the
.app+ bundle id - Boot, install, launch, then screenshot and read it back
- Drive navigation / deep links to reach the changed screen
run-device/
Run an app on a physical iPhone/iPad from the CLI (no Xcode GUI).
- Build + code-sign for a device with
xcodebuild -allowProvisioningUpdates - Install and launch via
devicectl - Screenshot on hardware via
libimobiledevice - Device prerequisites (Developer Mode, pairing) and signing gotchas
How to Use
- Identify user's need from their question
- Read relevant module files from subdirectories
- Apply the guidance to their specific context
- Reference Apple HIG documentation when needed
Example Workflow
User asks for UI review:
- Read
ui-review/SKILL.mdfor the full review process - Check their SwiftUI code against HIG
- Verify accessibility compliance
- Report findings with specific recommendations
FAQ
What does the ios-development skill do?
Comprehensive iOS development guidance including Swift best practices, SwiftUI patterns, UI/UX review against HIG, and app planning. Use for iOS code review, best practices, accessibility audits, or planning new iOS apps.
How do I install ios-development?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill ios-development 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-development/ (personal) or .claude/skills/ios-development/ (project).
Which AI agents can use ios-development?
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-development 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-development?
It is published by rshankras in rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills. It has 823 recorded installs.
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