app-intents

Automate App Intents development for Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight with Swift examples.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bluewaves-creations/bluewaves-skills --skill app-intents
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Skill: app-intents
Source: https://github.com/bluewaves-creations/bluewaves-skills/tree/main/plugins/swift-apple-dev/skills/app-intents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bluewaves-creations/bluewaves-skills --skill app-intents

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The App Intents framework provides a structured approach to building and integrating Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight, Action Button, and system interactions for iOS apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • App Intents scaffolding: define intents, app entities, and enums with examples.
  • Shortcuts and Spotlight integration: sample patterns for user automation and search.
  • Testing, debugging, and best practices: guidance for dependency injection, foreground vs background execution, and snippet-based UI.

Quick Start

Use the App Intents framework to create a simple OpenNoteIntent example and wire it to a Shortcut.

Frequently Asked Questions about app-intents

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create App Intents for Siri Shortcuts in Swift?

To create App Intents for Siri Shortcuts, you define intent structs, app entities, and enums in Swift, then wire them to system surfaces like Shortcuts and Spotlight. This skill provides Swift code examples and scaffolding for these definitions.

What's the best way to donate App Intents to Spotlight on iOS?

Donating App Intents to Spotlight on iOS involves configuring your intent definitions to support user automation and search. This framework provides sample patterns for Spotlight donations and system integration to make your app's actions discoverable.

Can I use App Intents with the iOS Action Button and Siri?

Yes, App Intents integrate with the iOS Action Button, Siri, and Shortcuts. This skill provides patterns for building intents that trigger across these system surfaces, including examples for interactive snippets and foreground or background execution.

Do I need Xcode 26 and iOS 26 to build App Intents?

App Intents require iOS 16 or later, but iOS 26 and Xcode 26 are recommended. This skill provides testing, debugging, and dependency injection guidance tailored for these versions to ensure proper intent execution.

How do I implement dependency injection for App Intents?

Implementing dependency injection for App Intents involves structuring your Swift code to provide dependencies dynamically during intent execution. This skill offers guidance and best practices for dependency injection, testing, and debugging.

How do I test App Intents in Xcode?

Testing App Intents in Xcode requires validating foreground and background execution, focus filters, and interactive snippets. This skill provides testing best practices, debugging guidance, and sample workflows for your Swift intents.