ios-commerce-identity-and-securityRoute, implement, or review iOS commerce, identity, secrets, local authentication, cryptography, app-integrity, and secure-network features. Use when a feature sells digital goods, accepts Apple Pay, adds Wallet passes, signs users in, protects credentials, gates a local action, or needs server-veri
ios-companion-communicationsDesign, route, implement, or review iOS companion and communication features using WatchConnectivity, CarPlay, App Clips, CallKit, LiveCommunicationKit, PushKit, APNs, and UserNotifications. Use when a feature spans iPhone/Watch, a vehicle screen, an App Clip/full app handoff, VoIP/calling, default
ios-data-and-device-servicesRoute, implement, or review iOS persistence, CloudKit sync, HealthKit, Contacts, EventKit, WeatherKit, HomeKit, Core Bluetooth, Nearby Interaction, and local-network features. Use when an app stores personal data, syncs across devices, reads protected records, discovers accessories, measures proximi
ios-knowledge-baseSource-checked Apple-platform reference library (iOS 26 / Xcode 26, checked August 2026) that the other ios-ops skills cite — SwiftUI, Liquid Glass, on-device AI, framework routes and deep dives, capability and code recipes, verification proof matrices, and official source registries. Use when an io
ios-media-and-inputsRoute, implement, or review iOS camera, audio, playback, image and video processing, NFC, MusicKit, and ShazamKit features — capture and session lifecycle, bounded input, provenance, and measured physical-device performance. Use when a feature captures or imports media, plays audio or video, reads N
ios-native-designDesign, build, or review native SwiftUI screens and iOS 26 Liquid Glass surfaces — hierarchy, state, navigation, adaptive layout, accessibility, motion, and evidence-bound visual verification. Use when creating or changing a SwiftUI screen, component, or flow, adopting or auditing Liquid Glass, or c
ios-on-device-intelligenceDesign, build, evaluate, or review Apple on-device intelligence features — Foundation Models, Vision, Core ML, Speech, Translation, Natural Language, Sound Analysis, and App Intents — with explicit availability, typed and validated output, privacy boundaries, review before side effects, and device e
ios-project-target-architectArchitect or audit an Apple-platform project before implementation by choosing the correct Xcode targets, Swift modules and packages, extensions, schemes, configurations, capabilities, privacy resources, test plans, and evidence gates for a feature. Use when an iOS/iPadOS/watchOS/macOS/visionOS/CarP
ios-release-proofPlan, run, and audit evidence for iOS features and releases — Swift Testing and XCTest/XCUIAutomation, accessibility tasks, AI evaluation, performance, physical-device and system-surface runs, privacy manifests and required-reason APIs, signing, archives, and TestFlight. Use when deciding whether an
ios-route-plannerTurn an iOS app idea or feature request into an Apple-native route before code is written — framework and symbol choices, state/data boundary, native surface, permission/entitlement/privacy matrix, fallback states, and a proportional verification plan. Use when starting a new iOS/iPadOS/watchOS/CarP
ios-spatial-graphics-and-gamesRoute, implement, or review iOS and visionOS spatial, AR, 2D game, 3D scene, custom Metal, and Game Center features. Use when a feature uses camera/world tracking, RealityKit entities, RealityView or ImmersiveSpace, SpriteKit, GameplayKit, Metal, controllers, or GameKit multiplayer and needs measure
ios-system-surfaces-and-backgroundRoute, design, implement, or review iOS files/photos, WebKit/PDF, sharing, widgets, Live Activities, app extensions, File Provider, App Groups, and BackgroundTasks including iOS 26 continuous background work. Use when a feature leaves the main app process, touches user-owned documents/media, needs a