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ios26-hig-patterns

Implement and validate iPhone UI patterns against Apple's iOS 26 Human Interface Guidelines.

1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
Search Tags:#iOS#UI design#SwiftUI#iPhone#HIG#Apple#Liquid Glass
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npx skills add https://github.com/jpoindexter/design-and-ai-skills --skill ios26-hig-patterns
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Skill: ios26-hig-patterns
Source: https://github.com/jpoindexter/design-and-ai-skills/tree/main/design-system-skills/ios26-hig-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpoindexter/design-and-ai-skills --skill ios26-hig-patterns

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that iPhone applications built with iOS 26 adhere to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines, improving user experience and platform consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Floating Tab Bar: Guides on implementing floating tab bars with content scrolling underneath.
  • Navigation & Titles: Best practices for navigation stacks, toolbars, and titles.
  • Sheets & Detents: Guidance on using sheets and presentation detents for modality transitions.
  • SF Symbols: Recommendations for iconography using SF Symbols.
  • Dynamic Type & Color: Best practices for dynamic type and color usage.
  • Touch Targets & Layout: Instructions for touch targets, safe areas, and layout safety.
  • Controls: Recommendations for using native controls and haptics.
  • Quick Review Checklist: A checklist for quickly reviewing UI components for compliance.
  • Use Case: A designer or developer building a new iPhone app can use this Skill to ensure their app's UI aligns with the latest iOS 26 standards.

Quick Start

Review the iOS 26 HIG patterns for the 'TabView' component in your iPhone app to ensure it's implemented correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions about ios26-hig-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement the iOS 26 Liquid Glass design language in SwiftUI?▼

To implement the iOS 26 Liquid Glass design language in SwiftUI, you apply specific Human Interface Guidelines for navigation stacks, floating tab bars, and modality transitions using native components.

What are the HIG best practices for floating tab bars in iOS 26?▼

HIG best practices for iOS 26 floating tab bars involve using SwiftUI TabView configurations that allow content to scroll underneath, ensuring native platform consistency and optimal user experience.

How do I use sheets and presentation detents for modality transitions in iPhone apps?▼

Using sheets and presentation detents for modality transitions in iPhone apps requires following SwiftUI guidelines to create native, compliant interfaces that respect safe areas and layout constraints.

Do I need to know SwiftUI to apply Apple Human Interface Guidelines for iOS 26?▼

Yes, you need familiarity with SwiftUI to apply Apple Human Interface Guidelines for iOS 26, as the validation of native UI components, touch targets, and dynamic type relies on its frameworks.

How do I validate dynamic type and color usage for native iPhone applications?▼

You validate dynamic type and color usage for native iPhone applications by reviewing UI components against a quick checklist that ensures full compliance with iOS 26 standards.

What is the best way to ensure SF Symbols iconography complies with iOS 26 HIG?▼

The best way to ensure SF Symbols iconography complies with iOS 26 HIG is to follow specific recommendations for native controls and haptics, verifying layout safety and touch targets.

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