apple-hig
Expert guide for designing iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS apps following Apple Human Interface Guidelines. Use when building Apple platform apps or interfaces, implementing SF Symbols, designing with iOS components, following accessibility guidelines, or creating native Apple experiences. Covers design principles, patterns, components, typography, color, layout, navigation, and platform-specific conventions.
Why use this skill?
Master Apple design principles with the Apple HIG skill. Expert guidance for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS development patterns and accessibility standards.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/kdbhalala/apple-higWhat This Skill Does
The apple-hig skill is a comprehensive knowledge repository designed to assist developers, product managers, and UI/UX designers in crafting applications that adhere to Apple's official Human Interface Guidelines. It provides structured insights into design principles like clarity, deference, and depth, while also offering platform-specific conventions for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Whether you are struggling with typography choices, layout constraints, accessibility requirements, or component usage, this skill ensures your application feels native to the Apple ecosystem.
Installation
To integrate this expert resource into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/kdbhalala/apple-hig
Ensure you have the latest version of OpenClaw installed to maintain compatibility with updated platform guidelines.
Use Cases
- Prototyping: Validating whether your custom UI pattern aligns with standard Apple navigation flows.
- Accessibility Compliance: Checking how to implement Dynamic Type or VoiceOver support according to Apple's standards.
- Component Selection: Determining whether to use a Tab Bar or a Sidebar based on the complexity of your application architecture.
- Platform Parity: Adapting an existing iOS design for a tvOS or watchOS experience without losing user familiarity.
Example Prompts
- "I am designing an iPad app that uses a Master-Detail view. Should I use a Sidebar or a Tab Bar for navigation, and how should it behave when switching to portrait mode according to Apple HIG?"
- "What are the recommended tap target sizes for tvOS, and how should I implement the focus engine for custom grid elements?"
- "Could you suggest the best way to handle accessibility for a complex data visualization in my iOS app using Dynamic Type?"
Tips & Limitations
The apple-hig skill provides architectural and design advice based on official documentation. It does not generate code files or directly modify your UI project files. For best results, pair this skill with UI development tools. Always cross-reference the latest Apple Developer documentation, as Apple updates its design language frequently with new OS releases. Use this skill as a design consultant to ensure your implementation feels intentional and native to the user's specific Apple device.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-kdbhalala-apple-hig": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}