swift-language

Rewrite Swift code with modern type-safe patterns and idioms.

Updated May 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Roy-wonji/claude-config --skill swift-language-roy-wonji
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Skill: swift-language
Source: https://github.com/Roy-wonji/claude-config/tree/main/skills/swift-ios-skills/skills/swift-language
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Roy-wonji/claude-config --skill swift-language-roy-wonji

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps you avoid outdated Swift patterns and common language pitfalls by providing modern, idiomatic guidance for core Swift (non-concurrency, non-SwiftUI) code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Modern control flow as expressions: Use if/switch expressions for concise initialization, assignment, and return value logic (Swift 5.9+).
  • Swift 6 typed throws: Model clear domain-specific errors and enable exhaustive handling without manual casting.
  • Type system clarity: Choose correctly between opaque types (some) and existential types (any) based on performance and requirements.
  • Safer, more expressive patterns: Prefer guard patterns for preconditions, use Never appropriately, and apply Regex builders for compile-time-checked patterns.
  • Better Codable and collections: Use CodingKeys/custom decoding for stable APIs, and favor modern collection APIs and FormatStyle for correctness and readability.
  • String and formatting best practices: Use .formatted() and clean interpolation patterns, plus reusable string interpolation extensions.

Quick Start

Apply the swift-language skill to the Swift file you’re working on and ask it to rewrite the core functions using modern Swift 6 idioms, including typed throws where appropriate, then provide a brief review checklist against common mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions about swift-language

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

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How do I use Swift 6 typed throws to model clear domain-specific errors?

Swift 6 typed throws allow you to model clear domain-specific errors and enable exhaustive handling without manual casting. By specifying error types in function signatures, the compiler ensures all potential errors are caught and processed explicitly.

What's the best way to choose between some and any types in Swift generics?

Choosing between some and any types in Swift depends on performance and requirements. Use opaque types (some) to hide concrete types while preserving static dispatch, and existential types (any) when you need runtime polymorphism across different concrete types.

How do I apply if and switch expressions for concise initialization in Swift?

Swift 5.9 and later allow if and switch expressions for concise initialization, assignment, and return value logic. You can use these control flow expressions directly inline to assign variables or return values without writing full statement blocks.

How do I use RegexBuilder for compile-time-checked patterns in Swift?

Swift RegexBuilder provides compile-time-checked patterns by allowing you to construct regular expressions using Swift's type-safe domain-specific language. This ensures pattern validity during compilation, preventing runtime errors from malformed regex strings.

What are the best practices for Codable models and CodingKeys in Swift?

Best practices for Swift Codable models involve using custom CodingKeys and decoding strategies to ensure stable APIs. This approach handles naming mismatches and custom parsing logic robustly without altering the core data model structure.

Does this Swift refactoring guidance cover concurrency and SwiftUI code?

This Swift refactoring guidance does not cover concurrency or SwiftUI code. It specifically focuses on core Swift language features, including generics, protocols, enums, closures, control-flow logic, and string formatting from Swift 5.7 to Swift 6.3.