swift-concurrency

Implement and migrate Swift concurrent code under Swift 6 strict concurrency.

1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
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Skill: swift-concurrency
Source: https://github.com/Emasoft/emasoft-complete-ios-app-authoring/tree/main/skills/swift-concurrency
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Emasoft/emasoft-complete-ios-app-authoring --skill swift-concurrency-emasoft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Writing and maintaining Swift concurrent code for Apple platforms under Swift 6 strict concurrency introduces common, high-severity pitfalls: data races, deadlocks, runtime isolation crashes, and painful migration work from older Swift versions. This Skill eliminates guesswork by providing production-tested rules, decision trees, and fix mappings distilled from real shipping app bugs, so you can write safe, performant concurrent code without trial and error.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Isolation Decision Trees: Step-by-step guides to choose the right isolation strategy (actors, @MainActor, Mutex) and concurrency structure (async let, TaskGroup, @concurrent) for any use case.
  • Crash & Hang Pattern Library: Exact signatures and fixes for production issues like continuation misuse, cooperative-pool deadlocks, actor reentrancy corruption, and runtime isolation crashes on warning-free builds.
  • Swift 6.2 Migration Guidance: Full walkthrough of Approachable Concurrency changes, silent runtime behavior shifts, and incremental migration paths from Swift 5.x through 6.0 to 6.2, including per-target SPM configuration.
  • Code Quality Checklists: Pre-finalization checklists and anti-rationalization guides to ensure all output is data-race-free, deadlock-free, and compliant with Swift 6 strict concurrency rules.
  • Use Case Example: A developer migrating an iOS app to Swift 6.2 can use this Skill to audit their codebase for Sendable errors, fix main-thread hangs from changed nonisolated async behavior, and configure CI with Thread Sanitizer and strict concurrency flags.

Quick Start

Use the swift-concurrency skill to audit your existing iOS project for Swift 6 strict concurrency violations and get a prioritized list of fixes for crashes, data races, and migration blockers.

Frequently Asked Questions about swift-concurrency

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

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How do I migrate my iOS app to Swift 6 strict concurrency without runtime isolation crashes?

Migrating to Swift 6 strict concurrency without crashes requires an incremental approach using per-target SPM configuration, auditing Sendable compliance, and applying actor isolation patterns to achieve data-race-free code.

What's the best way to choose between actors and MainActor for Swift concurrency isolation?

Choosing the right Swift concurrency isolation strategy involves using decision trees to evaluate actors, @MainActor, or Mutex based on your specific use case, ensuring safe structured concurrency without deadlocks.

Why does my Swift AsyncStream cause continuation misuse crashes during execution?

AsyncStream continuation misuse crashes occur when lifecycle management is handled improperly; fixing them requires applying exact crash pattern signatures and following structured concurrency guidelines to prevent runtime isolation failures.

Does Swift 6.2 Approachable Concurrency support gradual adoption from Swift 5.x projects?

Swift 6.2 Approachable Concurrency supports gradual adoption from Swift 5.x through incremental migration paths, allowing per-target configuration to silence strict concurrency warnings while preventing data races.

How do I fix cooperative-pool deadlocks and actor reentrancy corruption in iOS development?

Fixing cooperative-pool deadlocks and actor reentrancy corruption involves identifying exact crash signatures from a pattern library and applying production-tested fix mappings to ensure deadlock-free concurrent code.

Can I configure Thread Sanitizer and strict concurrency flags in a CI pipeline for Swift 6?

Configuring Thread Sanitizer and strict concurrency flags in a CI pipeline for Swift 6 is fully supported, allowing automated detection of data races and validation of Sendable type compliance during iOS and macOS builds.