swift-ui

Enforce SwiftUI views as pure state expressions without ViewModels.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates confusion around SwiftUI patterns and architecture decisions, providing clear implementation guidance for building modern Apple platform interfaces.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • View Composition: Create reusable components with proper modifier ordering and structure.
  • State Management: Understand when to use @State, @Binding, @Environment without unnecessary ViewModels.
  • Use Case: Imagine you're building a social media app. Use this Skill to create a polished feed interface with proper animations, accessibility support, and responsive layouts.

Quick Start

Use the swift-ui skill to build me a card component in SwiftUI with proper modifier ordering and preview patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about swift-ui

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage state in SwiftUI without using ViewModels?

SwiftUI state management relies on @State for local component state, @Binding to pass state between views, @Environment for dependency injection, and @StateObject for observable objects. This approach keeps views as pure state expressions, eliminating unnecessary ViewModels and reducing complexity.

What's the best way to structure reusable SwiftUI components?

Compose views hierarchically with proper modifier ordering, separate presentation logic from state ownership, and use @Binding to enable parent-child communication. Preview patterns validate components in isolation, ensuring testability and reusability across iOS and macOS apps.

How do I handle animations and responsive layouts in SwiftUI?

Use SwiftUI's built-in animation modifiers alongside layout containers to create fluid transitions. Combine state changes with .task and .onChange for reactive side effects, enabling polished animations and layouts that respond to data updates and user interactions.

Can I use SwiftUI for accessibility-compliant interfaces?

Yes. SwiftUI's accessibility support integrates directly into view composition. Apply accessibility modifiers alongside standard view definitions to ensure proper labeling, hints, and navigation for all users on iOS and macOS platforms.

How do I persist data in SwiftUI apps?

SwiftData integrates directly into SwiftUI views through @Query and model binding. This eliminates boilerplate, enabling reactive data persistence where views automatically update when underlying models change.

Why should I avoid MVVM patterns in SwiftUI?

SwiftUI's declarative design and built-in state management (@State, @Environment, @StateObject) make heavyweight ViewModels unnecessary. Lightweight, testable components with clear state ownership reduce cognitive overhead and potential bugs.