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charts-3d

Create native 3D surface plots in SwiftUI using Swift Charts.

27|5|Updated Apr 18, 2026
Search Tags:#swift#swiftui#data-visualization#interactive-charts#swift-charts#surface-plot#3d-charts
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bocan/bocan-music --skill charts-3d-bocan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: charts-3d
Source: https://github.com/bocan/bocan-music/tree/main/.claude/skills/swiftui/charts-3d
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bocan/bocan-music --skill charts-3d-bocan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the difficulty of building native 3D data visualizations in SwiftUI apps, removing the need for complex custom 3D rendering code or unmaintained third-party chart libraries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Math and data-driven surface rendering: Generate 3D surfaces from mathematical functions or arrays of data points.
  • Interactive camera controls: Support for drag-to-rotate viewing, preset camera angles, and custom azimuth/inclination settings.
  • Customizable surface styling: Apply solid colors, gradients, height-based coloring, and roughness adjustments to 3D surfaces.
  • Flexible camera projection: Choose between perspective (depth-aware) and orthographic (precision) rendering modes.
  • Use Case: Visualize terrain elevation data for a hiking app, or plot 3D sensor readings from a scientific monitoring tool.

Quick Start

Use the charts-3d skill to build an interactive 3D surface plot of the function sin(x) * cos(z) with height-based gradient coloring and perspective projection for my SwiftUI macOS app.

Frequently Asked Questions about charts-3d

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build interactive 3D charts in SwiftUI without third-party libraries?▼

You can build interactive 3D charts in SwiftUI natively by using the Swift Charts framework. This approach utilizes Chart3D, SurfacePlot, and Chart3DPose APIs on iOS 26 and macOS 26 to render data-driven surfaces without custom rendering code.

Can I render mathematical functions as 3D surface plots in Swift Charts?▼

Yes, Swift Charts supports math-defined 3D surface rendering. You can plot mathematical functions like sin(x) * cos(z) directly by using the SurfacePlot API to generate interactive visualizations in your SwiftUI application.

Does Swift Charts support custom camera angles and perspective controls for 3D visualizations?▼

Yes, Swift Charts supports interactive camera controls for 3D visualizations. You can use drag-to-rotate viewing, apply preset camera angles, set custom azimuth and inclination via Chart3DPose, and switch between perspective and orthographic projection modes.

What is the best way to style 3D surfaces in iOS 26 Chart3D?▼

The best way to style 3D surfaces in iOS 26 Chart3D is by applying customizable surface styling options. You can use solid colors, gradients, height-based coloring, and roughness adjustments to visually distinguish data points on your SwiftUI surface plots.

When should I use orthographic projection instead of perspective in Swift 3D charts?▼

Use orthographic projection in Swift 3D charts when you need precision rendering without depth distortion, which is ideal for scientific or geographic data. Choose perspective projection when visual depth-awareness is required for a more realistic 3D surface view.

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