swift-lang

Implement Swift macros, concurrency, and testing patterns.

1|Updated Sep 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mpazaryna/claude-toolkit --skill swift-lang
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Skill: swift-lang
Source: https://github.com/mpazaryna/claude-toolkit/tree/main/generated-skills/swift-lang
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mpazaryna/claude-toolkit --skill swift-lang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the complexity barrier to mastering advanced Swift language features like macros, concurrency, and generics, enabling developers to write more performant and maintainable code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Macro Development: Create compile-time code generation with SwiftSyntax for reducing boilerplate.
  • Concurrency Patterns: Implement async/await, actors, and Sendable conformance safely.
  • Use Case: Imagine you need to add UserDefaults persistence to multiple properties. Use this Skill to automatically generate the getter and setter accessors using attached macros.
  • Testing Excellence: Write comprehensive tests with Swift Testing framework including parameterized tests and async testing strategies.

Quick Start

Use the swift-lang skill to help me create a macro that adds a computed property for debug description.

Frequently Asked Questions about swift-lang

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

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How do I use macros to reduce boilerplate code in Swift?

Macros in Swift perform compile-time code generation using SwiftSyntax. Attached macros automatically generate accessors and properties—for example, adding UserDefaults persistence to multiple properties without manual getter and setter duplication.

What's the best way to implement async/await and actor patterns safely?

Async/await and actor patterns enable safe concurrency in Swift. Actors enforce Sendable conformance to prevent data races, while async/await simplifies asynchronous code flow compared to callback-based approaches.

How do I write comprehensive tests for async Swift code?

Swift Testing framework supports parameterized tests and async testing strategies for validating concurrent behavior. Use async test functions to directly await operations and verify results without callback nesting.

Can I use generics to build type-safe DSLs in Swift?

Result builders combined with generics enable creating domain-specific languages with compile-time type safety. This approach reduces boilerplate while maintaining full static validation of DSL expressions.

What are the performance optimization techniques for Swift networking code?

Optimization for Swift networking involves async/await patterns for non-blocking I/O, memory management best practices to prevent leaks, and concurrent request handling via actors to improve throughput.

Do I need to understand SwiftSyntax to write effective macros?

SwiftSyntax is required for macro development; it provides the AST manipulation tools needed to parse and generate code. Both freestanding and attached macros depend on SwiftSyntax for compile-time transformations.