macos-design-guidelines

Provide Apple Human Interface Guidelines for macOS app design and review.

7|Updated Feb 20, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/bsreeram08/chowser --skill macos-design-guidelines-bsreeram08
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Skill: macos-design-guidelines
Source: https://github.com/bsreeram08/chowser/tree/main/.agents/skills/macos-design-guidelines
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bsreeram08/chowser --skill macos-design-guidelines-bsreeram08

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive Apple Human Interface Guidelines for macOS, ensuring your applications are intuitive, user-friendly, and adhere to platform best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • UI/UX Guidance: Offers detailed rules for menu bars, windows, toolbars, sidebars, and pointer interactions.
  • Platform Consistency: Helps maintain a native look and feel across your macOS applications.
  • Use Case: When designing a new macOS application or reviewing an existing one, use this Skill to ensure all UI elements and interactions align with Apple's established design principles, leading to a superior user experience.

Quick Start

Use the macos-design-guidelines skill to review the menu bar structure for a new macOS application.

Frequently Asked Questions about macos-design-guidelines

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

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How do I apply macOS Human Interface Guidelines to my SwiftUI app?

To apply macOS Human Interface Guidelines in SwiftUI, use this skill to reference platform standards for menu bars, windows, and toolbars. It provides the specific UI/UX rules needed to ensure your application maintains a native look and feel.

What are the Apple design guidelines for Mac window layouts and sidebars?

Apple design guidelines for Mac window layouts dictate specific structures for sidebars and toolbars. This skill provides the exact Human Interface Guidelines needed to structure your windows correctly and ensure native platform consistency.

Can I use this to review an existing AppKit application for platform consistency?

Yes, you can review an existing AppKit application for platform consistency using this skill. It helps evaluate your menu bar structure, keyboard navigation, and pointer interactions against established macOS design principles.

Does this cover keyboard navigation and system integration rules for macOS?

This skill comprehensively covers keyboard navigation and system integration rules for macOS. It details the specific Human Interface Guidelines required to implement intuitive user interactions and proper notifications within your Mac applications.

What is the best way to ensure my Mac app has a native user experience?

The best way to ensure a native user experience is by adhering to macOS Human Interface Guidelines. This skill provides the necessary UI/UX principles for visual design and pointer interactions to make your application intuitive and user-friendly.