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ipados-design-guidelines

Guide iPadOS app design with Apple Human Interface Guidelines for adaptive layouts and multitasking.

61|3|Updated Feb 14, 2026
Search Tags:#multitasking#keyboard shortcuts#design guidelines#ipadOS#pointer support#adaptive layout#human interface guidelines
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joelhooks/joelclaw --skill ipados-design-guidelines-joelhooks
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ipados-design-guidelines
Source: https://github.com/joelhooks/joelclaw/tree/main/.agents/skills/ipados-design-guidelines
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joelhooks/joelclaw --skill ipados-design-guidelines-joelhooks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance for designing and developing applications that are optimized for the unique capabilities and user experiences of iPadOS, ensuring apps are not just scaled-up iPhone apps but truly native iPad experiences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adaptive Layouts: Design UIs that fluidly adapt to various screen sizes and multitasking environments (Split View, Slide Over, Stage Manager).
  • Multitasking Support: Implement robust functionality across all multitasking modes, ensuring usability at any window size.
  • Pointer & Keyboard Integration: Leverage advanced input methods like trackpads, mice, and keyboards with appropriate hover effects, context menus, and keyboard shortcuts.
  • Use Case: When developing a new productivity app for iPad, use this Skill to ensure it correctly implements a sidebar for navigation in regular width, supports drag-and-drop between apps, and provides Cmd+key shortcuts for all primary actions.

Quick Start

Follow the guidelines in this skill to implement a sidebar navigation pattern for your iPadOS application.

Frequently Asked Questions about ipados-design-guidelines

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design adaptive layouts for iPadOS multitasking environments?▼

Implementing pointer support in iPadOS involves leveraging trackpad and mouse interactions with appropriate hover effects and context menus. This ensures native iPad experiences by extending touch patterns to precise pointer interactions.

What are the guidelines for keyboard shortcuts in iPadOS apps?▼

Keyboard shortcuts in iPadOS apps should provide Cmd+key combinations for all primary actions. This keyboard integration ensures robust functionality and accessibility alongside trackpad and Apple Pencil inputs.

How does inter-app drag and drop work on iPadOS?▼

Inter-app drag and drop on iPadOS allows users to move content fluidly between applications. Design guidelines ensure this multitasking capability functions correctly across various adaptive window sizes and external displays.

Does my app need to support Stage Manager and external displays?▼

Native iPad experiences require supporting multitasking modes like Stage Manager and external display utilization. Your app must maintain robust functionality and adaptive layouts across all window configurations to avoid being a scaled-up iPhone app.

What is the best way to implement sidebar navigation for an iPadOS app?▼

The best way to implement sidebar navigation is following Apple Human Interface Guidelines for regular width layouts. This pattern extends iOS navigation to leverage the larger, multitasking-capable iPad canvas effectively.

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