macOS App Design

What it does

This skill enables AI agents to generate code and design assets specifically tailored for building native macOS applications. It streamlines the development workflow by providing context-aware solutions for Apple's ecosystem, ensuring apps adhere to platform-specific conventions and aesthetics.

When to use it

• You need to scaffold a new SwiftUI or AppKit project from scratch.
• You require specific UI components that strictly follow Human Interface Guidelines.
• You are debugging layout issues unique to macOS window management.
• You want to automate the creation of standard macOS menu bars and dock integrations.

Key capabilities

• Generates native Swift code for macOS frameworks.
• Designs interfaces compliant with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.
• Creates assets optimized for Retina displays and high-DPI screens.
• Structures projects using modern Xcode project configurations.

Example prompts

• "Create a SwiftUI view for a settings panel with dark mode support."
• "Generate the code structure for a macOS app that integrates with the system menu bar."
• "Design a responsive dashboard layout using AppKit for a data visualization tool."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your AI agent has access to the latest Xcode documentation, as macOS design patterns evolve frequently. While this skill focuses on native capabilities, avoid requesting web-specific features like browser tabs unless explicitly supported by the underlying framework being used.