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mapkit-geotoolbox

Unify coordinates, addresses, and MapKit items into a PlaceDescriptor.

4|1|Updated Apr 2, 2026
Search Tags:#swift#coordinates#geocoding#mapkit#geotoolbox#placedescriptor
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AutisticAF/claude-code-apple-dev-plugin --skill mapkit-geotoolbox
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mapkit-geotoolbox
Source: https://github.com/AutisticAF/claude-code-apple-dev-plugin/tree/main/skills/mapkit-geotoolbox
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AutisticAF/claude-code-apple-dev-plugin --skill mapkit-geotoolbox

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GeoToolbox PlaceDescriptor patterns provide a portable, interoperable way to represent places across MapKit and other services, enabling easy construction from coordinates, addresses, or MapKit items, plus forward and reverse geocoding and multi-service identifiers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Represent a place with coordinates and/or address using PlaceDescriptor representations (coordinate, address, commonName).
  • Convert between MKMapItem and PlaceDescriptor.
  • Geocode addresses to coordinates and reverse geocode coordinates to addresses using MKGeocodingRequest and MKReverseGeocodingRequest.
  • Attach service identifiers for cross-service interop (e.g., Apple Maps, Google Maps).
  • Read properties like coordinate, address, commonName, and service identifiers.

Quick Start

Create a PlaceDescriptor from a MapItem and read its coordinate, address, and common name.

Frequently Asked Questions about mapkit-geotoolbox

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert an MKMapItem to a portable location object in Swift?▼

Convert an MKMapItem to a PlaceDescriptor to unify coordinates, addresses, and common names into a single portable representation for interoperable location data across iOS and macOS apps.

What is the best way to represent places across multiple mapping services in iOS?▼

A PlaceDescriptor provides a portable way to represent places across services by attaching cross-service identifiers, enabling MapKit data to interoperate with platforms like Apple Maps and Google Maps.

How do I perform forward and reverse geocoding using MapKit in Swift?▼

Use MKGeocodingRequest to geocode addresses into coordinates and MKReverseGeocodingRequest to reverse geocode coordinates back into addresses, wrapping results in a PlaceDescriptor for unified access.

Does PlaceDescriptor work with both iOS and macOS apps using CoreLocation?▼

Yes, PlaceDescriptor requires MapKit and CoreLocation APIs to unify coordinates, addresses, and MapKit items, fully supporting interoperable location data across both iOS and macOS applications.

How do I read coordinates and addresses from a unified location object?▼

Read properties directly from a PlaceDescriptor, which exposes coordinate, address, commonName, and service identifiers to access unified location data constructed from addresses or MapKit items.

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