Agent skill · writing content · aiskillstore
hig-technologies
Check for .claude/apple-design-context.md before asking questions. Use existing context and only ask for information not already covered.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific guidelines for integrating Apple technologies that enhance user experience and privacy, which the AI may not reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 4k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Apple HIG: Technologies Check for .claude/apple-design-context.md before asking questions. Use existing context and only ask for information not already covered. Key Principles General 1. Apple technologies extend app capabilities through system integration. Each technology has established user-facing patterns; deviating creates confusion and erodes trust. 2. Privacy and user control are paramount. Especially for health, payment, and identity technologies. Request only needed data, explain why, respect choices. Siri and Voice 3. Natural, predictable, recoverable. Clear conversational intent phrases that complete quickly and confirm results. Support App Shortcuts for proactive suggestions. Handle errors with clear fallbacks. Payments and Commerce 4. Transparent and frictionless. Standard Apple Pay button styles. Never ask for card details when Apple Pay is available. Clearly describe what the user is buying, the price, and whether it's one-time or subscription. Health and Fitness 5. Health data is deeply personal. Explain the health benefit before requesting access. CareKit tasks should be encouraging. ResearchKit consent flows must be thorough, readable, and respect autonomy. Smart Home 6. Simple and reliable. Immediate response when controlling devices. Clear device state. Graceful handling of connectivity issues. Augmented Reality 7. Genuine value, not gimmicks. Use AR when spatial context improves understanding. Guide setup (surface, lighting, space). Provide clear exit back to standard interaction. Machine Learning and Generative AI 8. Enhance without surprising. Smart suggestions, image recognition, text prediction. Clearly attribute AI-generated content. Controls to edit, regenerate, or dismiss. Let users correct mistakes. Identity and Authentication 9. Sign in with Apple as top option. Standard button styles. Respect email hiding preference. ID Verifier: guided flows, don't store sensitive data beyond what verification requires. Cloud and Data 10. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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