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hig-platforms

Guide platform-specific UI design using Apple Human Interface Guidelines.

Updated Feb 22, 2026
Search Tags:#ios#macos#apple#hig#design-guidelines#platform-design#ipados
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pyronaur/ngents --skill hig-platforms
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hig-platforms
Source: https://github.com/pyronaur/ngents/tree/main/docs/topics/apple/hig-doctor/skills/hig-platforms
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pyronaur/ngents --skill hig-platforms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Apple Human Interface Guidelines provide platform-specific design standards to ensure apps feel native across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, helping teams avoid platform-agnostic designs that feel out of place.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Platform-aware guidance: tailor UI patterns, navigation, and interactions to each Apple platform.
  • Reference-driven design: consult cross-platform references like hig-foundations, hig-patterns, and platform-specific pages.
  • Decision support: a structured framework to assess platform constraints, input methods, and layout decisions for consistent experiences.

Quick Start

Identify the target Apple platform and apply the corresponding HIG guidance to design decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig-platforms

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I apply Apple Human Interface Guidelines for platform-specific UI design?▼

To apply Apple HIG for platform-specific design, identify your target Apple platform and use the decision framework to select conventions, determine input methods, and adapt layouts to the device's strengths for native-feeling apps.

What is the best way to adapt macOS app layouts compared to iOS design guidelines?▼

Adapting macOS layouts compared to iOS requires consulting platform-specific HIG references to assess distinct input methods, navigation patterns, and layout constraints, ensuring the UI feels native rather than using platform-agnostic designs.

Does this Apple HIG skill support design decisions for iPadOS and visionOS?▼

Yes, this Apple HIG skill supports iPadOS and visionOS design decisions by providing a structured framework and reference indices to evaluate platform constraints and tailor UI patterns across all Apple operating systems.

How do I determine the correct input methods for tvOS and watchOS app interactions?▼

To determine correct input methods for tvOS and watchOS, consult the platform-specific HIG decision framework to evaluate each device's unique constraints and adapt your interaction patterns and UI layouts accordingly.

When should I avoid platform-agnostic designs for Apple apps?▼

You should avoid platform-agnostic designs for Apple apps when a single layout fails to leverage device-specific strengths, causing the experience to feel out of place across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.

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