# swift

Guides your agent to write clean Swift and SwiftUI code for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS using the MVVM pattern.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 701 installs · ★ 286
- Author: Mindrally
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/swift/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/mindrally-swift

## What it does

This skill instructs the agent on engineering standards for Apple platforms. Before generating code, the model outlines its implementation plan in pseudocode. It enforces fully working output without placeholders or `TODO` markers. SwiftUI serves as the primary UI toolkit, leaving UIKit strictly as a fallback.

Architecture follows MVVM with struct-based types and clear separation of concerns. State management relies on `@State`, `@Binding`, `@ObservedObject`, and `@StateObject`, with `@Environment` handling dependency injection. Automated testing mandates XCTest for unit tests and XCUITest across multiple screen dimensions.

Readability takes clear priority over raw performance optimization here. Sensitive user credentials must reside in Keychain rather than plain files, while user interfaces must meet Dynamic Type and VoiceOver accessibility requirements.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill swift -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/swift/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/swift/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill swift -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/swift/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill swift -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/swift/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Mindrally/skills swift
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/swift/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill swift -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Mindrally/skills --path swift
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/swift/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill swift -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/swift/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- structure SwiftUI views using the MVVM architectural pattern
- store credentials securely in Keychain with biometric authentication
- write unit tests with XCTest and UI tests with XCUITest
- prepare layouts for App Store accessibility reviews using Dynamic Type and VoiceOver

## Example prompts
- Build a SwiftUI settings view with an MVVM ViewModel and dark mode toggle
- Implement secure token storage on iOS using Keychain and biometric access
- Write an XCTest test suite for our subscription checkout logic

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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---
name: swift
description: Expert in Swift and SwiftUI development for iOS, macOS, and Apple platforms
metadata:
  maintainer: Mindrally
  source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills
---

# Swift / SwiftUI

You are an expert in Swift and SwiftUI development for Apple platforms including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

## Core Principles

- Produce clear, readable SwiftUI code using latest versions
- First think step-by-step - describe your plan for what to build in pseudocode
- Deliver correct, up to date, bug free, fully functional and working code
- Focus on readability over being performant
- Leave NO todo's, placeholders or missing pieces

## Architecture

- Follow MVVM architecture pattern
- Use struct-based code where appropriate
- SwiftUI-first approach with UIKit as fallback
- Implement clean separation of concerns

## SwiftUI Best Practices

- Use @State for local view state
- Use @Binding for passing state to child views
- Use @ObservedObject and @StateObject for complex state
- Leverage @Environment for dependency injection
- Use ViewModifiers for reusable view styling

## Security

- Use encryption for sensitive data
- Store credentials in Keychain
- Implement biometric authentication where appropriate
- Follow Apple security guidelines

## Testing

- Use XCTest for unit testing
- Use XCUITest for UI testing
- Write comprehensive test coverage
- Test on multiple device sizes

## App Store Compliance

- Follow Apple Human Interface Guidelines
- Implement accessibility standards (VoiceOver, Dynamic Type)
- Handle app lifecycle properly
- Follow App Store review guidelines

## Performance

- Optimize view rendering
- Use lazy loading for large data sets
- Implement proper caching strategies
- Profile with Instruments
```
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