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macos-developer

Build native macOS applications with AppKit, SwiftUI, and system integration.

4|Updated Dec 11, 2022
Search Tags:#macos#swiftui#appkit#app-development#xpc#system-extensions
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npx skills add https://github.com/namuan/namuan --skill macos-developer
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Skill: macos-developer
Source: https://github.com/namuan/namuan/tree/main/agents/skills/macos-developer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/namuan/namuan --skill macos-developer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Building robust native macOS applications can be challenging due to the need for elegant UI (AppKit/SwiftUI), proper distribution (notarization, sandboxing), and system-level integrations (XPC, System Extensions). This skill provides expert guidance and patterns to streamline macOS app development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Native UI development with AppKit and SwiftUI for Mac, including menu bar utilities, windows, and docking behaviors.
  • System integration patterns such as XPC services and System Extensions to enable privilege separation and OS-level capabilities.
  • Distribution and deployment guidance covering entitlements, sandboxing, notarization, and packaging for both Mac App Store and direct distribution.

Quick Start

Create a new macOS native app project following the patterns described in this guide.

Frequently Asked Questions about macos-developer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a macOS menu bar utility with AppKit and SwiftUI?▼

This skill provides architectural patterns for integrating XPC services into macOS applications to achieve privilege separation. XPC services isolate privileged operations from the main app, enabling secure execution of system-level tasks.

What is the difference between Mac App Store and direct distribution for macOS apps?▼

System Extensions replace deprecated kernel extensions to provide OS-level capabilities like network filtering and endpoint security. This skill provides patterns for implementing System Extensions workflows within native macOS applications.

How do I set up entitlements and sandboxing for a native macOS app?▼

Set up entitlements and sandboxing by configuring your Xcode project's capability settings to restrict file system and network access. This skill provides guidance on configuring these properties to meet App Store and direct distribution requirements.

What are the requirements for notarizing a native macOS application?▼

Notarizing a native macOS application requires a Developer ID certificate, code signing, and passing automated security checks via the notarytool command. This skill provides deployment patterns covering notarization and packaging for direct distribution.

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