hig-components-controls

Codify Apple HIG guidance for selection and input controls across Apple platforms.

3|Updated Jan 14, 2014
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles --skill hig-components-controls-prateek
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hig-components-controls
Source: https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/hig-components-controls
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles --skill hig-components-controls-prateek

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Apple HIG guidance for selection and input controls to ensure consistent, accessible interfaces across Apple platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive guidance on toggles, segmented controls, pickers, sliders, steppers, text fields, token fields, and related controls per HIG.
  • Provides cross-references to hig-components-menus, hig-components-dialogs, and hig-components-search to align design patterns.
  • Use cases include form design, settings screens, and data-entry workflows that require standard system controls.

Quick Start

Review the guidelines and apply recommended controls in your UI design.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig-components-controls

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

FAQPage Schema
What are the Apple HIG guidelines for selection and input controls?

Apple HIG guidelines for selection and input controls codify standard patterns for toggles, segmented controls, pickers, sliders, steppers, and text fields to ensure consistent, accessible interfaces across iOS, macOS, and watchOS.

How do I design accessible form inputs for iOS and macOS?

Design accessible form inputs for iOS and macOS by applying HIG design guidelines for text fields, token fields, and steppers, ensuring your UI patterns match standard system controls for data-entry workflows.

When do I use segmented controls versus pickers in UI design?

Use segmented controls versus pickers in UI design based on HIG design guidelines, which clarify input control selection for settings screens and forms to enforce consistent, accessible interfaces across Apple platforms.

Does this HIG guidance apply to watchOS and other Apple platforms?

Yes, this HIG guidance applies to product design, prototype reviews, and UI development across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and other Apple platforms, ensuring consistent standard controls for cross-platform interfaces.

How do I align design patterns for menus and dialogs with input controls?

Align design patterns for menus and dialogs with input controls by cross-referencing HIG guidelines for hig-components-menus, hig-components-dialogs, and hig-components-search to ensure cohesive UI pattern mapping.