swiftdata

Persist and manage SwiftData @Model classes with ModelContainer and @Query for iOS apps.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Skill: swiftdata
Source: https://github.com/KumarAdi8/AgentKit/tree/main/skills/swiftdata
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KumarAdi8/AgentKit --skill swiftdata-kumaradi8

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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## What problem does it solve? SwiftData simplifies persisting, querying, and migrating structured app data so developers no longer manage low-level SQLite wiring, manual schema transformations, or brittle Core Data interoperability by hand.

## Core Features & Use Cases

  • Model authoring: Define reference-model classes with attribute options, relationships, transient state, uniqueness, and indexing for reliable storage and querying.
  • Reactive queries & UI integration: Use @Query, FetchDescriptor, and SortDescriptor patterns to drive SwiftUI lists, previews, and dynamic searches.
  • Transactions, batching & concurrency: Perform atomic transactions, batched enumeration for large datasets, and isolate background work via @ModelActor while exchanging persistent identifiers across actors.
  • Migrations & coexistence: Plan VersionedSchema and SchemaMigrationPlan stages, perform lightweight and custom migrations, and safely coexist or migrate from Core Data including CloudKit-aware model design.
  • Performance & sync: Optimize large-data imports, external storage for large blobs, history tracking, and CloudKit configuration for synced or local-only stores.

### Quick Start Create @Model classes for your entities, attach a ModelContainer to the SwiftUI scene, and use @Query or ModelContext to insert, fetch, update, and save records.

Frequently Asked Questions about swiftdata

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How do I set up SwiftData persistence in an iOS app?

To set up SwiftData persistence, define @Model classes for your data structures, attach a ModelContainer to your SwiftUI scene, and use @Query or ModelContext to insert, fetch, and save records.

How do I handle SwiftData migrations when changing my schema?

SwiftData migrations require defining VersionedSchema stages and a SchemaMigrationPlan to perform lightweight or custom migrations, ensuring safe schema transformations and updates without data loss.

Can I use SwiftData with CloudKit for syncing?

Yes, SwiftData supports CloudKit sync by applying CloudKit-compatible configurations to your ModelContainer, enabling synced or local-only stores for your iOS application data.

What is the best way to drive SwiftUI views with SwiftData queries?

The best way to drive SwiftUI views is using @Query with FetchDescriptor and SortDescriptor patterns, which dynamically fetch, filter, and sort structured app data to populate lists and previews.

How do I optimize SwiftData performance for large data imports?

Optimize SwiftData large data imports by using batched enumeration, external storage for large blobs, history tracking, and transaction semantics to ensure atomic operations and reliable performance.