hig

Query and summarize Apple Human Interface Guidelines topics from local Markdown files.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/annurdien/skills --skill hig-annurdien
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hig
Source: https://github.com/annurdien/skills/tree/main/hig
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/annurdien/skills --skill hig-annurdien

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Centralizes authoritative Apple Human Interface Guidelines to help teams quickly locate design patterns, UI components, accessibility criteria, color usage, typography, and layout guidance across Apple platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive, topic-driven documentation for Apple HIG, including Buttons, Alerts, Layout, Motion, Color, and more.
  • Offline-friendly access to Hig content via local Markdown files and index references to support fast decision making during prototyping and reviews.
  • Quick-reference workflows to align design decisions with platform-specific guidelines during product design, evangelism, and reviews.

Quick Start

Use hig to fetch a concise summary of a chosen HIG topic like 'Buttons' for design decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find Apple Human Interface Guidelines for UI components like Buttons across iOS and macOS?

To find Apple Human Interface Guidelines for UI components, query a locally stored HIG corpus of markdown files to fetch concise summaries on design patterns, components, and layout guidance across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.

What are the accessibility criteria and typography guidelines specified in the Apple HIG?

Accessibility criteria and typography guidelines in the Apple HIG are centralized within topic-driven markdown documentation, allowing teams to quickly query specific design topics to align interface decisions with platform-specific accessibility requirements.

Can I use this tool to reference HIG design patterns offline during prototyping and design reviews?

Yes, you can reference HIG design patterns offline during prototyping and reviews because the tool leverages locally stored markdown files and index references, delivering fast and indexable results without requiring external connectivity.

What is the best way to summarize Apple HIG topics for UI patterns and color usage?

The best way to summarize Apple HIG topics for UI patterns and color usage is to use a quick-reference workflow that queries the local HIG corpus, extracting authoritative guidance from indexed markdown files to support immediate design decisions.

Does this approach cover platform-specific layout and motion guidelines for visionOS and watchOS?

Yes, this approach covers platform-specific layout and motion guidelines for visionOS and watchOS, providing comprehensive topic-driven documentation that targets product design teams needing authoritative platform alignment during development.

Why use a local markdown corpus instead of searching the web for Apple design guidelines?

Using a local markdown corpus for Apple design guidelines ensures offline-friendly access and fast decision making during reviews, centralizing authoritative HIG content with index references to avoid external search latency.