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generators-force-update

Generate a Swift minimum-version enforcement system with hard and soft update UI.

4|1|Updated Apr 2, 2026
Search Tags:#swift#ios#app store#remote-config#version check#force update
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Skill: generators-force-update
Source: https://github.com/AutisticAF/claude-code-apple-dev-plugin/tree/main/skills/generators-force-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AutisticAF/claude-code-apple-dev-plugin --skill generators-force-update

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates a production-ready minimum-version enforcement system that prevents users from running unsupported app releases and surfaces configurable update prompts so teams don't have to hand-roll semantic version parsing, network checks, UI, caching, and skip logic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multiple version sources: Remote JSON endpoint, App Store lookup API, or Firebase Remote Config options to determine update requirements.
  • Hard and soft update flows: Full-screen blocking UI for mandatory updates and a dismissible banner for recommended updates, including skip-per-version and frequency controls.
  • Integration and testing: Templates include AppVersion, VersionChecker implementations, UpdateManager, UI components (ForceUpdateView, SoftUpdateBannerView), a ViewModifier for automatic checks, and example unit tests to validate behavior.
  • Use Case: Add a daily remote-config check to an iOS app that blocks usage below a minimum version, shows a soft prompt for recommended updates, and integrates with an existing networking layer.

Quick Start

Generate a Swift force update system that checks a remote JSON endpoint, supports hard and soft updates, creates UpdateManager and UI components, and wires a check modifier into the app root view.

Frequently Asked Questions about generators-force-update

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement a force update system for an iOS app using Swift?▼

You can enforce app updates by generating a system that checks a remote JSON endpoint, App Store lookup, or Firebase Remote Config. The system parses semantic versions and displays either a blocking UI for mandatory updates or a dismissible banner for recommended updates.

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

A hard update presents a full-screen blocking UI that prevents app usage until the mandatory update is installed, while a soft update shows a dismissible banner with skip-per-version controls for recommended updates.

Can I use Firebase Remote Config to enforce minimum app versions?▼

Yes, Firebase Remote Config is supported as a version source alongside remote JSON endpoints and App Store lookup. The system uses these sources to check installed versions against the minimum requirement and trigger appropriate update prompts.

Does this force update approach work across all Apple platforms?▼

Yes, the minimum version enforcement system applies to iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS apps. It supports launch-time and manual update checks using remote JSON, App Store lookup, or Firebase across all these Apple platforms.

How do I handle version checking and skip logic for update prompts?▼

The system includes configurable check frequency, skip-per-version, and caching logic to manage update prompts. It parses semantic versions from your chosen source and controls when to re-prompt users, preventing repeated dismissal of recommended soft updates.

What's the best way to test a Swift app version check and update manager?▼

The generated system includes example unit tests to validate behavior alongside UpdateManager and VersionChecker implementations. You can test semantic version parsing, skip logic, and update trigger conditions without requiring live network calls to the remote endpoint.

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