apple-hig-expert

Audit Apple platform apps against Human Interface Guidelines with automated checks.

1|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lagarcess/argus --skill apple-hig-expert
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-hig-expert
Source: https://github.com/lagarcess/argus/tree/main/.agent/skills/apple-hig-expert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lagarcess/argus --skill apple-hig-expert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) design and audit guidance to help teams create platform-native apps that feel Apple-first while adopting the 2026 Liquid Glass aesthetic and meeting accessibility requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Design from Scratch: Atomic design guidance, navigation pattern recommendations (tab bars, sidebars, ornaments) and visual token usage for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS.
  • HIG Audit: Structured HIG scorecard and actionable remediation using the provided templates/hig-audit-template.md to identify violations and prioritize fixes.
  • Accessibility & Compliance: Concrete checks for VoiceOver semantics, Dynamic Type support, tap targets, and contrast guidance drawn from references/accessibility.md.
  • Automated Checks: Quantitative contrast and tap-target analysis via scripts/hig_checker.py to validate visual and interaction constraints.
  • Use Case: Run a mockup audit of an iOS app to receive a 0-100 HIG score, prioritized fixes, and accessibility remediation steps.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to "Audit my iOS app mockups and produce a detailed HIG scorecard with prioritized fixes and accessibility remediation steps".

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-hig-expert

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit my iOS app mockups for Apple Human Interface Guidelines compliance?

You can audit iOS app mockups for Apple Human Interface Guidelines compliance by submitting them to receive a structured HIG scorecard with a 0-100 score, prioritized fixes, and accessibility remediation steps. The audit validates tap targets, contrast ratios, and Liquid Glass material usage.

What is the Liquid Glass design aesthetic and how do I apply it to visionOS apps?

The Liquid Glass aesthetic is the 2026 visual design language for native Apple platforms. You apply it to visionOS apps by following atomic design guidance, visual token usage, and spatial ornament design recommendations to ensure your application feels Apple-first.

Can I automatically check contrast ratios and tap targets for accessibility compliance?

Yes, you can automatically check contrast ratios and tap targets for accessibility compliance using the integrated hig_checker.py script. This automated script performs quantitative visual and interaction constraint analysis to validate your native Apple app designs.

Does this HIG checker support macOS, watchOS, and visionOS platforms?

Yes, the HIG checker supports macOS, watchOS, and visionOS platforms alongside iOS. It provides platform-specific navigation pattern recommendations including tab bars, sidebars, and ornaments to ensure native design compliance across all Apple operating systems.

How do I fix VoiceOver semantics and Dynamic Type issues in my app design?

To fix VoiceOver semantics and Dynamic Type issues in your app design, use the accessibility remediation steps generated during a HIG audit. These concrete checks draw from dedicated accessibility references to ensure your native Apple app meets compliance requirements.