push-notifications

Implement, review, and debug push notifications for iOS and macOS apps.

981|50|Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills --skill push-notifications-dpearson2699
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Skill: push-notifications
Source: https://github.com/dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills/tree/main/skills/push-notifications
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills --skill push-notifications-dpearson2699

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you implement, review, and debug push notifications in your iOS and macOS applications, ensuring reliable delivery and user engagement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Implement Push Notifications: Set up local and remote (APNs) notifications, including rich notifications and notification actions.
  • Debug Notification Delivery: Troubleshoot issues with notification permissions, token registration, and payload handling.
  • Use Case: You need to send timely reminders to users about upcoming events or new messages in your app. This Skill guides you through setting up the necessary permissions, registering for tokens, and crafting the notification payloads for both local and remote triggers.

Quick Start

Use the push-notifications skill to request authorization for alerts, sounds, and badges.

Frequently Asked Questions about push-notifications

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement push notifications in iOS using Swift and APNs?

To implement push notifications in iOS using Swift, use UNUserNotificationCenter to request user authorization for alerts, badges, and sounds, then register for remote notifications to receive APNs tokens for delivering payloads.

How do I request user notification permissions for alerts and badges in Swift?

Request user notification permissions in Swift by utilizing UNUserNotificationCenter to prompt users for authorization to display alerts, play sounds, and update badges within your iOS or macOS application.

Does this support silent pushes and background tasks for macOS applications?

Yes, this supports silent pushes and background tasks for macOS applications, enabling remote notifications via APNs to trigger background updates without displaying visible alerts to the user.

Why are my remote push notifications not being delivered to my iOS app?

Remote push notifications fail to deliver when there are issues with notification permissions, APNs token registration, or incorrect payload handling, requiring debugging of your app's notification delivery setup.

Can I set up rich notifications with custom actions and content extensions?

Yes, you can set up rich notifications with custom actions by creating notification categories, defining interactive actions, and implementing notification service and content extensions in your Swift application.

What's the best way to debug local notification payloads and triggers in Swift?

The best way to debug local notification payloads and triggers in Swift is to verify your UNUserNotificationCenter scheduling, inspect notification categories, and validate that user notification permissions are correctly granted.