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force-update

Generate minimum version enforcement with hard-block and soft-prompt update flows for iOS and macOS apps.

603|51|Updated Oct 29, 2025
Search Tags:#concurrency#enforcement#update#swiftui#app store#version check
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill force-update
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Skill: force-update
Source: https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills/tree/main/skills/generators/force-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill force-update

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures users are running the latest version of your app by implementing robust minimum version enforcement and update prompting systems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mandatory Updates: Block usage of outdated app versions with a hard-block mechanism.
  • Recommended Updates: Prompt users with a dismissible banner for non-critical updates.
  • Flexible Sources: Supports checking against a remote JSON endpoint, the App Store lookup API, or Firebase Remote Config.
  • Use Case: Automatically prompt users to update to the latest version of your app to ensure they have access to new features and critical security patches, preventing issues caused by outdated software.

Quick Start

Add the force update modifier to your root view.

Frequently Asked Questions about force-update

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce a minimum app version in SwiftUI?▼

Enforce a minimum app version in SwiftUI by generating an update enforcement system with hard-block and soft-prompt flows, redirecting users to the App Store when their current version falls below your required semantic version threshold.

What is the difference between a hard-block and soft-prompt app update?▼

A hard-block update prevents usage of outdated app versions entirely, while a soft-prompt update displays a dismissible banner for non-critical updates, allowing users to continue using the app while encouraging them to update.

Can I check the App Store lookup API for my app's latest version?▼

Yes, you can check the App Store lookup API for the latest version, or use a remote JSON endpoint and Firebase Remote Config as flexible sources to determine if an iOS or macOS app requires an update.

How do I handle network request failures during a version check?▼

Handle network request failures during a version check gracefully by implementing fallback logic within the enforcement system, ensuring the app does not incorrectly block users when remote configuration or App Store lookup requests fail.

Does this minimum version enforcement system work for both iOS and macOS?▼

Yes, the minimum version enforcement system works for both iOS and macOS applications, integrating App Store redirects and supporting semantic versioning checks across Apple platforms.

What's the best way to prompt users for mandatory iOS app updates?▼

The best way to prompt users for mandatory iOS app updates is implementing a generated enforcement system that compares semantic versions against remote configurations or the App Store lookup API, triggering hard-block redirects for critical updates.

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