macos-developer

To build a macOS menu bar app, you use NSStatusItem to anchor an icon in the system menu bar, then host SwiftUI views inside an AppKit wrapper to render the interface. This skill provides scaffolding and architectural patterns for combining these frameworks effectively.

You need XPC services when designing a native macOS app that requires privilege separation or modular inter-process communication. This skill guides architectural decisions for implementing secure XPC boundaries and managing complex OS integrations.

The best way to port an iPad app to macOS with Catalyst involves adapting UIKit interfaces to native macOS paradigms and resolving system integration differences. This skill covers Catalyst porting workflows, decision framing, and distribution considerations.

Yes, you can use system extensions such as Endpoint Security and Network Extension to execute low-level admin automation tasks securely. This skill details best practices for architecting and implementing these system extensions within native macOS apps.

Yes, this skill covers distribution considerations for native macOS apps, including preparing applications for both DMG and App Store deployment. It addresses best practices and security requirements to ensure applications meet platform standards.

Architecting a native macOS app with OS integration requires coordinating AppKit, SwiftUI, and system-level frameworks to ensure stable performance. This skill provides implementation guidance, security best practices, and workflows for native development.