developing-with-swift

Enforce Swift coding style guidelines with 2-space indentation and documentation comments.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/czottmann/claude-code-stuff --skill developing-with-swift
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Skill: developing-with-swift
Source: https://github.com/czottmann/claude-code-stuff/tree/main/skills/developing-with-swift
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/czottmann/claude-code-stuff --skill developing-with-swift

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Maintaining consistent Swift code style and adhering to modern SwiftUI best practices can be challenging, leading to inconsistent codebases and inefficient development. This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and tools to ensure your Swift code is clean, idiomatic, and follows established architectural guidelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Swift Styleguide Enforcement: Defines clear, actionable rules for indentation, comments, guard clauses, if blocks, and switch/case statements.
  • Modern SwiftUI Best Practices: Guides on native state management, async patterns, view composition, and architectural choices like Composable Architecture.
  • Optimized Xcode Build Output: Directs xcodebuild output through xcsift for clean, LLM-readable results, enhancing debugging and analysis.
  • Use Case: When writing new Swift code or reviewing existing code, refer to this Skill to ensure adherence to established style and architectural guidelines, promoting consistency and maintainability across your projects.

Quick Start

Review the attached Swift code snippet for adherence to the project's styleguide and modern SwiftUI practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about developing-with-swift

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

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How do I enforce Swift code style guidelines across my project?

Swift code style enforcement establishes consistent formatting rules for indentation, comments, guard clauses, and switch statements. This Skill defines actionable standards—2-space indentation, triple-slash documentation comments, multi-line guard/if blocks, and blank lines after switch/case—to maintain uniform codebases and improve readability across your team.

What are the best practices for modern SwiftUI and async patterns?

Modern SwiftUI best practices prioritize native state management, async/await patterns, and architectural alignment like Composable Architecture. This Skill guides view composition, proper async handling, and architectural choices that reduce boilerplate, improve performance, and ensure your codebase stays current with Swift's evolution.

How can I make Xcode build output cleaner for debugging?

Xcode build output can be verbose and hard to parse. Piping xcodebuild output through xcsift produces clean, LLM-readable results that simplify debugging, analysis, and error identification without losing critical information.

Can I use this styleguide when reviewing existing Swift code?

Yes. This Skill applies to both new code and code reviews. Use it as a reference to audit existing projects against established style rules and modern Swift practices, ensuring consistency and maintainability across your codebase.

Do I need specific Xcode knowledge to follow these guidelines?

Basic Xcode familiarity is helpful but not required. This Skill covers styleguide rules applicable to any Swift editor and architectural guidance independent of IDE choice, though it includes Xcode-specific build optimization tips.