hig-components-dialogs

Identify the appropriate Apple HIG presentation component for a UI scenario.

102|6|Updated Feb 9, 2026

Search Tags:#alerts #presentation #dialogs #sheets #hig #design-guidelines #popovers

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npx skills add https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor --skill hig-components-dialogs-raintree-technology

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Skill: hig-components-dialogs
Source: https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor/tree/main/skills/hig-components-dialogs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor --skill hig-components-dialogs-raintree-technology

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Apple HIG guidance for presentation components including alerts, action sheets, popovers, sheets, and digit entry views. Use this skill when the user asks about whether to use an alert vs a sheet, how to present a confirmation dialog, or when to use a popover, modal, or overlay UI patterns. Cross-references: hig-components-menus, hig-components-controls, hig-components-search, hig-patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

Provides clear criteria on when to choose alerts, sheets, popovers, action sheets, or digit-entry views.
Includes platform considerations, cross-references to related components, and practical content guidelines for titles, messages, and buttons.
Offers decision prompts and real-world scenarios to guide design and implementation across Apple platforms.

Quick Start

Suggest the appropriate HIG presentation component for a given scenario and provide content guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig-components-dialogs

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

FAQPage Schema

When should I use an alert versus a sheet in iOS app design?▼

Alerts are for urgent messages requiring immediate attention, while sheets present modal content for focused tasks. Apple HIG guidelines help you choose based on user flow, platform nuances, and the specific UI scenario you are designing.

How do I decide between using a popover or an action sheet for iOS UI?▼

Popovers display transient content anchored to a trigger and are ideal for iPad, whereas action sheets present choices related to the current context. HIG presentation guidance applies platform considerations to determine the appropriate component.

What are the content guidelines for Apple HIG confirmation dialogs?▼

Apple HIG confirmation dialogs require structured content guidelines for titles, messages, and buttons. This guidance enforces consistent prompts by providing recommended content and cross-references to related presentation components.

Can I use this HIG guidance for both design and engineering tasks?▼

Yes, this HIG guidance applies across both design and engineering tasks to decide when to use each presentation component. It enforces a structured description with platform considerations for consistent implementation.

Does this skill cover digit-entry views for Apple platforms?▼

Yes, this skill covers digit-entry views alongside alerts, action sheets, sheets, and popovers. It identifies the appropriate Apple HIG presentation component for a given UI scenario, including digit-entry contexts.