Macos Design Guidelines

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by ehmo · vlatest · Repository

Helps with design, guidelines as part of agent workflows workflows.

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1

Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal
claude mcp add macos-design-guidelines npx -- -y @trustedskills/macos-design-guidelines
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Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-design-guidelines": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/macos-design-guidelines"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.

About This Skill

What it does

This skill provides detailed guidance on designing applications for macOS, including interface conventions, accessibility standards, and user experience best practices. It ensures that developers create apps that align with Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) for a seamless and intuitive user experience.

When to use it

  • When developing a new macOS application and need to ensure compliance with Apple's design principles
  • When redesigning an existing app to improve usability and accessibility on macOS
  • When preparing documentation or training materials for macOS app development

Key capabilities

  • Access to Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) for macOS
  • Best practices for layout, typography, color usage, and interaction design
  • Guidance on implementing accessibility features such as VoiceOver support
  • Recommendations for consistent UI elements across different macOS versions

Example prompts

  • "What are the key principles of macOS app design according to Apple's HIG?"
  • "How can I ensure my app is accessible to users with disabilities on macOS?"
  • "What are the recommended color contrast ratios for macOS interfaces?"

Tips & gotchas

  • Always refer to the latest version of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, as standards evolve over time.
  • While this skill provides general guidance, specific implementation details may require additional research or consultation with Apple's official documentation.

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