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Retrieve line-level Apple API citations from classic Mac reference books.

Updated Jan 27, 2026
Search Tags:#search-strategy#line-citations#mac-api#apple-documentation#inside-macintosh#open-transport#mac-tcp-guide
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matthewdeaves/peertalk --skill mac-api
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mac-api
Source: https://github.com/matthewdeaves/peertalk/tree/main/.claude/skills/mac-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matthewdeaves/peertalk --skill mac-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables precise, line-by-line retrieval of official Apple API documentation from classic Mac reference books, providing exact quotations with source and line references.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Line-level citations: retrieve exact API entries with source name and line numbers.
  • Cross-book queries: supports Inside Macintosh VI, MacTCP Guide, Open Transport docs, and Programming AppleTalk references.
  • Direct quotes and cross-references: returns exact quotes, source context, and suggested related API lookups.

Quick Start

Ask /mac-api TickCount to retrieve line-level citations for the TickCount API from Inside Macintosh VI.

Frequently Asked Questions about mac-api

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get exact line-level API citations from Inside Macintosh documentation?▼

To get exact line-level API citations from Inside Macintosh documentation, query the classic Mac API reference using pre-indexed mappings and targeted reads to return verifiable quotes with source names and line numbers.

Can I retrieve Open Transport and MacTCP API documentation with exact source line numbers?▼

Yes, you can retrieve Open Transport and MacTCP API documentation with exact source line numbers by requesting scope-specific queries like OTAllocMem safety checks, which return direct quotes and cross-references from the MacTCP Guide.

What is the best way to look up classic Apple API functions like TickCount across multiple reference books?▼

The best way to look up classic Apple API functions like TickCount across multiple reference books is using structured cross-book queries that enforce a pre-indexed mapping workflow to produce exact citations from Inside Macintosh VI and related texts.

Does this classic Mac API retrieval approach support cross-references for AppleTalk programming?▼

Yes, this classic Mac API retrieval approach supports cross-references for AppleTalk programming by returning exact quotes, source context, and suggested related API lookups from the Programming AppleTalk reference materials.

How do I verify a specific API quote from the classic MacTCP Guide without reading the entire document?▼

To verify a specific API quote from the classic MacTCP Guide without reading the entire document, perform a targeted read using exact line ranges to extract the precise quotation along with its source and line references.

When do I need exact line citations for classic Mac API documentation instead of general summaries?▼

You need exact line citations for classic Mac API documentation instead of general summaries when verifying legacy API behavior, auditing deprecated function calls, or requiring precise source context from Inside Macintosh and Open Transport references.

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