tvos-design-guidelines

Evaluate tvOS screens against design guidelines and generate compliance checklists.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gerald-ica/opencode-config-snapshot --skill tvos-design-guidelines-gerald-ica
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tvos-design-guidelines
Source: https://github.com/gerald-ica/opencode-config-snapshot/tree/main/opencode/skills/tvos
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gerald-ica/opencode-config-snapshot --skill tvos-design-guidelines-gerald-ica

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Apple TV design guidelines consolidate best practices to ensure focus-driven navigation, accessible typography, and intuitive remote interactions across the living room experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Focus-based navigation rules and 10-foot UI guidance for focus targets, parallax effects, and motion considerations.
  • Siri Remote interaction patterns, including swipe-based focus movement, back navigation, and dictation support for text input.
  • Top Shelf integration guidance, content presentation, and deep-linking requirements.
  • Accessibility considerations covering VoiceOver, bold text, dynamic type, and contrast for a comfortable viewing experience.

Quick Start

Evaluate the current tvOS screen against the guidelines and generate a compliance checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions about tvos-design-guidelines

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design focus-based navigation for a tvOS app interface?

To implement Siri Remote interactions for tvOS, apply swipe-based focus movement patterns, configure back navigation, and integrate dictation support for text input. The guidelines provide specific interaction patterns ensuring intuitive remote control usage across living room experiences.

What are the accessibility requirements for Apple TV applications?

Top Shelf integration for tvOS requires proper content presentation formatting and deep-linking configuration to display app content on the Apple TV home screen. The guidelines cover specific requirements for content presentation and deep-linking implementation to ensure proper home screen integration.

What is the best way to evaluate tvOS screen compliance with Apple design guidelines?

The best way to evaluate tvOS screen compliance is to assess the interface against seven guideline categories covering focus navigation, Siri Remote interactions, Top Shelf integration, and accessibility. This generates a compliance checklist verifying explicit rules, evaluation criteria, and cross-cutting design considerations are met.

Does tvOS support VoiceOver and dynamic type for accessible living room experiences?

tvOS supports VoiceOver, bold text, dynamic type, and contrast adjustments to ensure accessible living room experiences. The guidelines specify explicit accessibility rules and evaluation criteria covering these features for comfortable viewing across content and playback interfaces.