hig

Search Apple Human Interface Guidelines for design and accessibility facts.

299|16|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Prisma-Labs-Dev/apple-skills --skill hig-prisma-labs-dev
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Skill: hig
Source: https://github.com/Prisma-Labs-Dev/apple-skills/tree/main/skills/hig
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Prisma-Labs-Dev/apple-skills --skill hig-prisma-labs-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides an immediate, greppable reference for Apple's Human Interface Guidelines, preventing design inconsistencies and ensuring your app meets system-level accessibility and ergonomic requirements without leaving your coding environment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fact Lookup: Quickly verify system component capabilities, platform terminology, and accessibility minimums like hit-target sizes or Dynamic Type behavior.
  • Compliance Checks: Easily reference conventions that App Review actually checks, such as safe area usage and contrast ratios.
  • Use Case: When designing a custom navigation bar, use this Skill to confirm the recommended minimum hit-target size and standard system button styles to ensure your UI feels native and accessible.

Quick Start

Use the hig skill to search for the recommended minimum hit-target size for buttons on iOS.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the recommended minimum hit-target size for iOS buttons according to Apple Human Interface Guidelines?

Apple Human Interface Guidelines specify minimum hit-target sizes for iOS buttons to ensure accessibility. Query the local corpus to verify exact dimensions and standard system button styles for native UI compliance.

How do I check iOS accessibility standards and contrast ratios for App Review compliance?

Check iOS accessibility standards by searching the local Human Interface Guidelines corpus. It provides immediate reference for App Review conventions like safe area usage, contrast ratios, and Dynamic Type behavior without external lookups.

Does the Apple HIG specify system-provided component capabilities and platform terminology for iOS?

Yes, the Apple HIG details system-provided component capabilities and platform terminology. Use this searchable reference to fact-check design principles and component behaviors directly during your development process.

What are the standard iOS UI conventions for custom navigation bars?

Standard iOS UI conventions for custom navigation bars include using recommended hit-target sizes and standard system button styles. Search the Human Interface Guidelines to confirm native design principles and ensure your UI feels native.

Can I search Apple's design standards locally to verify safe area usage without external documentation?

Yes, you can search Apple's design standards locally to verify safe area usage. This reference provides a greppable corpus of Human Interface Guidelines, preventing design inconsistencies without leaving your coding environment.