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app-icon-generator

Generate HIG-compliant app icons for macOS and iOS using CoreGraphics and Swift.

114|8|Updated Mar 4, 2025
Search Tags:#swift#ios#macos#app icon#icon generator#hig#coregraphics
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gustavscirulis/snapgrid --skill app-icon-generator-gustavscirulis
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Skill: app-icon-generator
Source: https://github.com/gustavscirulis/snapgrid/tree/main/.claude/skills/skills/generators/app-icon-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gustavscirulis/snapgrid --skill app-icon-generator-gustavscirulis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of professional, HIG-compliant app icons for macOS and iOS, eliminating the need for manual design and resizing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Programmatic Icon Generation: Creates icons using CoreGraphics in Swift, adhering to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.
  • Automated Resizing & Formatting: Generates all required sizes and formats for Xcode asset catalogs.
  • Customizable Design: Allows user input on app category, visual style, and color palette for tailored results.
  • Use Case: A developer needs an icon for a new productivity app. They can use this skill to generate a clean, professional icon with a blue gradient background and a checkmark symbol, automatically sized for both macOS and iOS.

Quick Start

Use the app-icon-generator skill to create a new app icon for a creative media app with a purple gradient and a camera motif.

Frequently Asked Questions about app-icon-generator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate app icons for iOS and macOS that meet Apple HIG requirements?▼

Generate HIG-compliant app icons by programmatically rendering them with CoreGraphics in Swift. This process creates all required sizes and formats for iOS and macOS, automatically installing them into Xcode asset catalogs.

What is the best way to automate app icon resizing for Xcode asset catalogs?▼

Automate app icon resizing by programmatically generating icons with CoreGraphics in Swift. This method detects project context and automatically creates, formats, and installs all required sizes directly into Xcode asset catalogs.

Can I customize the visual style and color palette of programmatically generated Swift app icons?▼

Customize programmatically generated Swift app icons by specifying app category, visual style, and color palette configurations. The CoreGraphics rendering process uses these inputs to produce tailored, iterative design adjustments.

Does app icon generation with CoreGraphics require manual image editing software?▼

No, generating app icons with CoreGraphics requires no manual image editing software. Icons are created programmatically in Swift, allowing iterative design adjustments through user configuration rather than external graphic design tools.

How do I create all required app icon sizes for both iOS and macOS platforms?▼

Create all required iOS and macOS app icon sizes by generating them programmatically with CoreGraphics in Swift. The process automatically formats and installs every required size into Xcode asset catalogs, handling platform-specific requirements.

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