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hig-patterns

Map UI challenges to Apple HIG interaction patterns across Apple platforms.

102|6|Updated Feb 9, 2026
Search Tags:#feedback#onboarding#navigation#ux-design#apple-hig#modality#hig-patterns
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor --skill hig-patterns-raintree-technology
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hig-patterns
Source: https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor/tree/main/skills/hig-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor --skill hig-patterns-raintree-technology

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Apple HIG interaction patterns provide structured guidance to design consistent, accessible experiences across Apple platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-reference foundational principles (hig-foundations) and platform-specific patterns (hig-platforms) to inform design decisions.
  • Map user questions about onboarding, feedback, modality, navigation, and other pattern needs to concrete pattern recommendations.
  • Provide contextual guidance and cross-links to related topics (components, patterns, and references) for rapid decision-making.

Quick Start

Describe your UI challenge, and I'll map it to the appropriate HIG pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I map UI challenges to Apple HIG interaction patterns?▼

Mapping UI challenges to Apple HIG interaction patterns involves describing your design problem to receive structured recommendations for onboarding, feedback, modality, and navigation across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS.

What are the standard Apple HIG patterns for designing onboarding and feedback?▼

Apple HIG patterns for onboarding and feedback provide structured guidance to design consistent, accessible experiences, mapping user questions to concrete pattern recommendations with contextual cross-links to related components and references.

Does Apple HIG modality guidance apply across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS?▼

Apple HIG modality guidance applies across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS by cross-referencing foundational principles and platform-specific patterns to inform consistent design decisions.

When should I use modality vs navigation patterns in Apple HIG?▼

Choosing between modality and navigation patterns in Apple HIG depends on your specific UI challenge, utilizing structured topic references and canonical context to map user questions to concrete pattern recommendations for rapid decision-making.

What are the limitations of using Apple HIG interaction patterns for UX design?▼

A limitation of Apple HIG interaction patterns is their strict focus on Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS), meaning the structured topic references and canonical context are tailored for Apple-specific UX design rather than cross-platform environments.

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