interface-builder-validator

Validate iOS and macOS XIB and Storyboard files for broken outlets and accessibility issues.

2|Updated Jun 25, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paleoterra/PaleoRose --skill interface-builder-validator
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Skill: interface-builder-validator
Source: https://github.com/paleoterra/PaleoRose/tree/main/.claude/skills/interface-builder-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paleoterra/PaleoRose --skill interface-builder-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates UI bugs and accessibility issues by automatically validating XIB and Storyboard files, preventing broken connections, layout problems, and accessibility oversights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • UI Validation: Automatically parse XIB/Storyboard XML to find broken IBOutlets and IBActions.
  • Layout & Accessibility Checks: Detect Auto Layout warnings, ambiguous constraints, and validate accessibility labels.
  • Use Case: Before a release, automatically scan your project's UI files to catch any broken connections or accessibility gaps, ensuring a smooth user experience and preventing runtime crashes.

Quick Start

Validate all XIB and Storyboard files in the current project for broken outlets and accessibility issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about interface-builder-validator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate XIB and Storyboard files for broken outlets and connections?

Validate XIB and Storyboard files by parsing their XML structure to detect broken IBOutlets, IBActions, and invalid connections. This Skill automatically scans your iOS and macOS interface assets, identifies broken outlets, and produces structured output for immediate remediation before deployment.

Can I check for accessibility issues in my Xcode interface files?

Yes. The validation process checks accessibility labels, detects missing or invalid accessibility attributes in XIB and Storyboard files, and flags accessibility gaps alongside UI integrity issues, ensuring your interface meets accessibility standards.

What Auto Layout and constraint problems can be detected in Storyboard files?

Auto Layout validation detects ambiguous constraints, conflicting layout rules, and constraint warnings in Storyboard and XIB files. The Skill identifies these issues during development so you can resolve layout problems before they cause runtime crashes or visual defects.

How do I catch UI bugs in XIB and Storyboard files during CI/CD?

Run validation as part of your CI pipeline to automatically scan XIB and Storyboard files for broken connections, accessibility gaps, and layout warnings. The Skill produces structured output compatible with CI dashboards and defect triage systems for continuous quality gates.

Does this validation work with deprecated UI elements and resource references?

Yes. The Skill validates color and image references, detects deprecated UI elements in XIB and Storyboard files, and checks localization keys, ensuring your interface files remain current and compatible across iOS and macOS projects.

What file formats and Xcode tools does this validation support?

Validation supports XIB and Storyboard files used in Xcode for iOS and macOS development. It parses XML directly and integrates with Auto Layout and accessibility frameworks to provide comprehensive interface file integrity checks.