Ios Hig

The iOS Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) skill provides AI agents with deep knowledge of Apple’s design standards, enabling them to generate code that strictly adheres to native iOS conventions. It ensures generated Swift or SwiftUI interfaces align with official guidelines regarding layout, typography, and user interaction patterns.

When to use it

• Building new iOS applications from scratch to ensure immediate compliance with Apple's ecosystem expectations.
• Refactoring existing codebases to migrate legacy UI components into modern, guideline-compliant structures.
• Generating documentation or design specs that accurately reflect current iOS best practices.
• Debugging layout issues where standard Auto Layout or SwiftUI stack modifiers behave unexpectedly.

Key capabilities

• Access to the latest Human Interface Guidelines for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
• Knowledge of specific UI component behaviors like navigation bars, tab bars, and sheet presentations.
• Guidance on accessibility features including Dynamic Type, VoiceOver compatibility, and safe area handling.
• Understanding of animation principles and motion design standards used in native Apple apps.

Example prompts

"Generate a SwiftUI login screen that follows the latest iOS Human Interface Guidelines for input fields and buttons." "Explain how to implement a custom tab bar controller while maintaining strict adherence to Apple's navigation patterns." "What are the best practices for handling safe areas when creating an app with notched displays?"

Tips & gotchas

This skill is most effective when paired with specific framework knowledge (e.g., SwiftUI or UIKit) since HIG principles apply across different implementation layers. Always verify that generated code accounts for the latest iOS version updates, as Apple frequently adjusts guidelines to match new OS features.