realm-persistence

Implement thread-safe Realm access patterns for iOS Swift Concurrency apps.

3|2|Updated Jan 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dagba/ios-mcp --skill realm-persistence
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Skill: realm-persistence
Source: https://github.com/dagba/ios-mcp/tree/main/skills/realm-persistence
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dagba/ios-mcp --skill realm-persistence

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Realm's thread-confinement model conflicts with Swift Concurrency, leading to crashes and hard-to-debug issues. This skill provides safe patterns (Actor-based fresh Realm, @MainActor usage, and proper autorelease pools) to write robust Realm code for iOS apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Actor + Fresh Realm: Create a new Realm per operation inside an actor to prevent cross-thread access.
  • @MainActor Pattern: For UIKit apps with small datasets, perform reads/writes on the main thread using a single Realm instance.
  • Background Thread with Autorelease Pool: Safely run Realm work on background threads by wrapping in an autorelease pool.
  • DTO Pattern for Codable APIs: Use DTOs to keep Realm models separate from network or persistence APIs.

Quick Start

Use the realm-persistence skill to implement a thread-safe Realm usage pattern by using a fresh Realm per operation within an Actor.

Frequently Asked Questions about realm-persistence

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix Realm threading crashes when using Swift Concurrency?

Fix Realm threading crashes in Swift Concurrency by applying safe patterns like creating a fresh Realm per operation inside actors, using @MainActor for simple workflows, and wrapping background tasks in autorelease pools.

What is the best way to access Realm from a Swift actor?

The best way to access Realm from a Swift actor is creating a fresh Realm instance per operation inside the actor, which enforces thread confinement and prevents cross-thread access violations.

Can I use Realm on the @MainActor for simple iOS workflows?

Yes, you can use Realm on the @MainActor for simple iOS workflows, particularly in UIKit apps with small datasets, by performing reads and writes on the main thread using a single Realm instance.

How do I run Realm batch writes safely on a background thread?

Run Realm batch writes safely on a background thread by wrapping the operations in an explicit autorelease pool, ensuring proper memory management and preventing threading conflicts.

Why does my Realm model conflict with my Codable network API?

Realm models conflict with Codable APIs because persistence schemas and network DTOs have different requirements; using a separate DTO pattern keeps Realm models isolated from network or persistence APIs.

Does this Realm concurrency pattern require any external dependencies?

No, this Realm concurrency pattern requires no external dependencies, relying solely on native Swift Concurrency features like actors, @MainActor, and autorelease pools to ensure thread-safe database access.