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app-icon-generator

Generate app icons with CoreGraphics and Swift for Xcode asset catalogs.

603|51|Updated Oct 29, 2025
Search Tags:#design#swift#ios#macos#app icon#icon generator#hig
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npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill app-icon-generator-rshankras
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Skill: app-icon-generator
Source: https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills/tree/main/skills/generators/app-icon-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill app-icon-generator-rshankras

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of app icons, ensuring they adhere to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) and are generated programmatically for consistency and ease of updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Programmatic Icon Generation: Creates app icons using CoreGraphics and Swift, eliminating manual design work.
  • HIG Compliance: Follows Apple's design principles for simplicity, recognizability, and platform appropriateness.
  • Automated Resizing & Catalog Integration: Generates all necessary icon sizes and prepares them for Xcode asset catalogs.
  • Use Case: A developer needs an icon for a new productivity app. They can use this Skill to generate a clean, professional icon based on their app's category and desired style, complete with all required sizes for macOS and iOS.

Quick Start

Use the app-icon-generator skill to create an app icon for a new productivity app.

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 programmatically using Swift for iOS and macOS?▼

You generate app icons programmatically using Swift and CoreGraphics to create all required icon sizes for iOS and macOS, ensuring consistency and eliminating manual design work. This approach automates icon creation and prepares them for Xcode asset catalogs.

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

Automating app icon creation for Xcode asset catalogs involves using Swift and CoreGraphics to generate all necessary icon sizes programmatically. This method outputs icons that adhere to Apple HIG and are ready for direct catalog integration.

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

Yes, you can customize programmatically generated app icons by defining specific categories, visual styles, and color palettes. This allows you to tailor the generated icons to match your app's branding while maintaining HIG compliance.

Does programmatic app icon generation ensure compliance with Apple HIG?▼

Programmatic app icon generation ensures compliance with Apple Human Interface Guidelines by following design principles for simplicity and recognizability. It generates platform-appropriate icons automatically across all required macOS and iOS sizes.

Why generate app icons with CoreGraphics instead of manual design tools?▼

Generating app icons with CoreGraphics instead of manual design tools ensures programmatic consistency and ease of updates. It automates resizing for all required macOS and iOS sizes, directly preparing the output for Xcode asset catalogs without manual export steps.

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