state-restoration

Generate SwiftUI state restoration with debounced autosave and Codable navigation paths.

Updated Jun 2, 2026

Search Tags:#swift #ios #persistence #codable #state-restoration #navigation-path #scroll-position

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npx skills add https://github.com/ano4l/SiteRent --skill state-restoration-ano4l

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Skill: state-restoration
Source: https://github.com/ano4l/SiteRent/tree/main/skills/generators/state-restoration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ano4l/SiteRent --skill state-restoration-ano4l

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Preserving and restoring complex UI state across app launches is tedious and error-prone. This skill generates a production-grade state restoration layer that encapsulates navigation paths, tab selections, scroll positions, and form drafts for SwiftUI apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Auto-saves navigation paths, tab selections, and scroll positions with debounced persistence
Restores state on launch or in background with configurable behavior and safe fallbacks
Provides a reusable manager and optional modifiers to integrate with existing views

Quick Start

Integrate a production-grade state restoration layer into your SwiftUI app to automatically save and restore navigation paths, tab selections, scroll positions, and form drafts.

Frequently Asked Questions about state-restoration

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I preserve SwiftUI navigation paths and scroll positions across app launches?▼

Preserving SwiftUI navigation paths and scroll positions across app launches requires a state restoration layer using Codable for serialization and @Observable for debounced autosave. This approach generates a reusable manager to automatically save and restore UI state.

What is the best way to implement state restoration for iOS tabs and form drafts?▼

The best way to implement state restoration for iOS tabs and form drafts is using a file-based or UserDefaults backend with debounced persistence. This safely saves tab selections and optional form drafts in the background with configurable restoration behavior.

How does debounced autosave work for SwiftUI app state persistence?▼

Debounced autosave for SwiftUI app state persistence works by delaying write operations to a file-based or UserDefaults backend until changes settle. This prevents excessive disk writes while ensuring navigation paths and scroll positions are safely stored.

Can I use Codable with @Observable to restore complex SwiftUI navigation state?▼

Yes, you can use Codable with @Observable to restore complex SwiftUI navigation state. This combination allows you to serialize navigation paths for persistent storage and automatically trigger debounced saves when the observed state mutates.

Does state restoration work with per-scene scroll tracking in iOS apps?▼

State restoration does work with per-scene scroll tracking in iOS apps. The infrastructure specifies its scope to handle per-scene scroll positions independently, ensuring each scene's scroll offset is accurately saved and restored using the chosen persistence backend.