apple-ui-skills

Enforce Apple's UI design constraints for light-mode interfaces with Inter font and 4px grid.

73|9|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ihlamury/design-skills --skill apple-ui-skills
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Skill: apple-ui-skills
Source: https://github.com/ihlamury/design-skills/tree/main/skills/apple
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ihlamury/design-skills --skill apple-ui-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides opinionated constraints and guidelines for creating user interfaces that are visually consistent with Apple's design aesthetic, ensuring a familiar and high-quality user experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Aesthetic Consistency: Adheres to Apple's visual language, including color palettes, typography, and spacing.
  • Developer Guidance: Offers specific rules for implementing elements like buttons, text styles, and layout grids.
  • Use Case: When building a new macOS application, use these guidelines to ensure the UI feels native and aligns with user expectations for Apple products.

Quick Start

Apply the Apple UI Skills to design a light-mode interface using the Inter font and a 4px grid.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-ui-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a macOS UI that aligns with Apple's visual design system?

Apple UI design constraints for macOS applications enforce specific rules for light mode aesthetics, Inter font typography, and a 4px grid layout. These guidelines govern colors, spacing, borders, and interactive states to ensure native visual consistency and a high-quality user experience.

What are the key typography and layout rules for building Apple-inspired interfaces?

Building Apple-inspired interfaces requires using the Inter font, adhering to a 4px layout grid, and applying strict spacing and border guidelines. These constraints ensure your interface maintains visual consistency with Apple's design principles.

Does this Apple UI design system support dark mode for macOS applications?

No, this Apple UI design system does not support dark mode. It specifically enforces a light mode aesthetic, providing opinionated constraints for colors, typography, and interactive states tailored exclusively for light interface design.

Can I use these Apple design guidelines to ensure visual consistency across different UI components?

Yes, you can use these Apple design guidelines to ensure visual consistency across different UI components. The system specifies exact rules for element implementation, including buttons, text styles, and layout grids, to maintain a familiar aesthetic.

What is the best way to implement interactive states in an Apple-inspired light mode interface?

The best way to implement interactive states in an Apple-inspired light mode interface is to follow the specified design system constraints. These rules define how colors, borders, and typography should respond to user interaction, ensuring a high-quality, native-feeling experience.