ios-design-guidelines

Automate Apple's Human Interface Guidelines adherence in SwiftUI and UIKit reviews.

Updated Feb 2, 2026

Search Tags:#accessibility #ios #SwiftUI #design-guidelines #HIG #UIKit

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/brunoamaral/playlister --skill ios-design-guidelines

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ios-design-guidelines
Source: https://github.com/brunoamaral/playlister/tree/main/.copilot/skills/ios
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brunoamaral/playlister --skill ios-design-guidelines

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines define best practices for iPhone apps. This skill consolidates those rules into an actionable reference to help teams design, review, and refactor UI that feels native, accessible, and consistent across SwiftUI and UIKit.

Core Features & Use Cases

Covers Layout & Safe Areas, Navigation, Typography, Color & Dark Mode, Accessibility, Gestures, Components, Patterns, Privacy & Permissions, and System Integration, with practical SwiftUI/UIKit examples.
Serves as a design QA reference during UI reviews, design audits, and code reviews for iOS applications.
Enables AI-assisted checks and guidance to ensure conformance to HIG principles in real-world scenarios.

Quick Start

Ask the ios-design-guidelines skill to summarize the top layout and accessibility requirements for a given screen or to compare an app screen against Apple’s HIG.

Frequently Asked Questions about ios-design-guidelines

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I review my iOS app screen against Apple's Human Interface Guidelines?▼

To review an iOS app against HIG, consolidate layout, navigation, typography, color, and accessibility rules into a design audit. This reference checks SwiftUI and UIKit projects for native UI consistency and accessibility conformance.

What are the top HIG accessibility and layout requirements for SwiftUI apps?▼

HIG accessibility and layout requirements for SwiftUI apps involve adhering to safe areas, maintaining dynamic typography, and ensuring proper color contrast for Dark Mode. These guidelines automate UI reviews to ensure accessible, native-feeling interfaces.

Can I use HIG design guidelines to audit both UIKit and SwiftUI iOS projects?▼

Yes, you can use HIG design guidelines to audit both UIKit and SwiftUI iOS projects. The guidelines specify checks and provide practical examples across both frameworks for components, patterns, and system integration.

What is the best way to ensure my iPhone app design follows Apple's HIG for Dark Mode and color?▼

The best way to ensure HIG compliance for Dark Mode and color is to apply HIG principles during UI design reviews. This design QA reference checks color schemes and system integration to maintain consistency across SwiftUI and UIKit.

Does this HIG reference cover privacy and permissions checks for iPhone apps?▼

Yes, this HIG reference covers privacy and permission checks for iPhone apps. It specifies design audits for system integration and privacy rules, ensuring your native iOS app handles user permissions correctly across SwiftUI and UIKit.

When should I use HIG design guidelines during the iOS app development process?▼

You should use HIG design guidelines during UI design reviews, code reviews, and design audits for iOS applications. This ensures your SwiftUI or UIKit project conforms to native layout, navigation, and component patterns before release.