Agent skill · software engineering · sundial-org
swiftui-empty-app-init
Initialize a minimal SwiftUI iOS app in the current directory by generating a single `.xcodeproj` with XcodeGen (no workspaces, packages, or tests unless explicitly requested).
Why this skill is useful
Adds a specific command for generating a minimal SwiftUI app using XcodeGen that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires xcodegen installed locally. About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-07. 639 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
SwiftUI Empty App Init Overview Initialize a clean, single-target SwiftUI iOS app in the current directory. The project is generated using XcodeGen to produce a single .xcodeproj, leaving developers ready to start adding features immediately. Prerequisites Xcode installed and selected via xcode-select XcodeGen available on PATH If any prerequisite is missing: Stop execution Tell the user exactly what is missing Do not attempt alternative scaffolding or auto-installation Inputs Project name (required) Minimum iOS deployment target Optional bundle identifier (or use default) Defaults (use without extra confirmation) Bundle identifier default: com.example.<ProjectName> Proceed immediately once required inputs are provided (do not ask extra confirmations) Core Requirements The resulting project must: Be generated via XcodeGen (do not hand-author project.pbxproj) Use a single .xcodeproj (no .xcworkspace) Contain exactly one app target Use the SwiftUI @main App lifecycle Contain a minimal ContentView placeholder Contain a minimal Info.plist (avoid unnecessary scene or delegate keys) Contain no Swift packages Contain no test targets unless explicitly requested Generation Create a minimal project.yml using the provided inputs Generate YourApp.xcodeproj using XcodeGen Ensure the output matches all Core Requirements Expected Structure project.yml YourApp.xcodeproj YourApp/ (app target source files) Optional config files only No additional folders, packages, workspaces, scripts, or assets should be present. Minimal Verification (fast) Confirm YourApp.xcodeproj is generated successfully by XcodeGen. Confirm the default scheme exists (e.g., via a lightweight scheme listing). Do not boot simulators, build, install, or launch unless explicitly requested. Notes Keep the project minimal and unopinionated Do not add icons/scripts, packages, workspaces, or architecture scaffolding This skill is for app initialization only, not feature scaffolding
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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