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swift-api-design-reviewer

Review Swift API designs against Apple's Swift API Design Guidelines.

3|Updated Jan 27, 2026
Search Tags:#swift#error-handling#naming-conventions#code-review#api-design#library-interfaces#mutating-vs-nonmutating
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Desquared/agents-rules-skills --skill swift-api-design-reviewer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: swift-api-design-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/Desquared/agents-rules-skills/tree/main/iOS/skills/swift-api-design-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Desquared/agents-rules-skills --skill swift-api-design-reviewer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps ensure Swift APIs and naming conventions comply with Apple's Swift API Design Guidelines during API design reviews, improving consistency and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Review function and type naming for clarity, consistency, and Swift naming guidelines
  • Validate API surface area choices, mutating vs nonmutating designs, return types, and error handling patterns
  • Provide actionable fixes and rename suggestions with rationale

Quick Start

Explain how to provide a Swift API design review for an existing interface and receive a prioritized list of improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about swift-api-design-reviewer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review Swift API designs for compliance with Apple's naming guidelines?▼

Review Swift API designs by validating function and type naming for clarity, consistent mutating vs nonmutating behavior, appropriate return types, and error handling patterns against Apple's Swift API Design Guidelines.

What is the best way to audit a Swift library interface for consistency?▼

Auditing a Swift library interface involves checking API surface area choices, validating naming conventions, and ensuring documentation alignment to improve maintainability and consistency across reusable components.

Does this Swift API review cover mutating vs nonmutating behavior and error handling?▼

Yes, Swift API design review covers mutating vs nonmutating designs, error handling patterns, return types, and naming choices, providing actionable fixes and rename suggestions with rationale.

How do I get actionable fixes for Swift API naming convention violations?▼

Obtain actionable fixes for Swift API naming violations by submitting existing interfaces for review, receiving a prioritized list of improvements, and applying rename suggestions with clear design rationale.

Can I use this Swift API design review for reusable components and public APIs?▼

Yes, Swift API design review is applicable to public APIs, reusable components, and library interfaces across Swift projects, enforcing clear name choices and consistent API surface decisions.

When do I need a Swift API design review for my project?▼

You need a Swift API design review when improving consistency and maintainability of public APIs, ensuring adherence to Swift API Design Guidelines for naming, mutating behaviors, and documentation alignment.

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