haptics

Name: haptics
Author: johnrogers

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How to install haptics?

johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering/haptics

$npx -y skills add johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering --skill haptics

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Use when adding haptic feedback for user confirmations (button presses, toggles, purchases), error notifications, or custom tactile patterns (Core Haptics). Covers UIFeedbackGenerator and CHHapticEngine patterns.

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SKILL.md

1	# Haptics
2
3	Haptic feedback provides tactile confirmation of user actions and system events. When designed thoughtfully, haptics transform interfaces from functional to delightful.
4
5	## Overview
6
7	Haptics should enhance interactions, not dominate them. The core principle: haptic feedback is like sound design—every haptic should have purpose (confirmation, error, warning), timing (immediate or delayed), and restraint (less is more).
8
9	## Reference Loading Guide
10
11	ALWAYS load reference files if there is even a small chance the content may be required. It's better to have the context than to miss a pattern or make a mistake.
12
13	\| Reference \| Load When \|
14	\|-----------\|-----------\|
15	\| [UIFeedbackGenerator](references/uifeedbackgenerator.md) \| Using simple impact/selection/notification haptics \|
16	\| [Core Haptics](references/core-haptics.md) \| Creating custom patterns with CHHapticEngine \|
17	\| [AHAP Patterns](references/ahap-patterns.md) \| Working with Apple Haptic Audio Pattern files \|
18	\| [Design Principles](references/design-principles.md) \| Applying Causality, Harmony, Utility framework \|
19
20	## Core Workflow
21
22	1. Choose complexity level: Simple (UIFeedbackGenerator) vs Custom (Core Haptics)
23	2. For simple haptics: Use UIImpactFeedbackGenerator, UISelectionFeedbackGenerator, or UINotificationFeedbackGenerator
24	3. For custom patterns: Create CHHapticEngine, define CHHapticEvents, build CHHapticPattern
25	4. Prepare before triggering: Call `prepare()` to reduce latency
26	5. Apply design principles: Ensure Causality (timing), Harmony (multimodal), Utility (meaningful)
27
28	## System Requirements
29
30	- iOS 10+ for UIFeedbackGenerator
31	- iOS 13+ for Core Haptics (CHHapticEngine)
32	- iPhone 8+ for Core Haptics hardware support
33	- Physical device required - haptics cannot be tested in Simulator
34
35	## Common Mistakes
36
37	1. Haptic feedback on every action — Every button doesn't need haptics. Reserve haptics for critical confirmations (purchase, delete, settings change). Over-haptics are annoying and drain battery.
38
39	2. Triggering haptics on main thread blocks — Long haptic patterns can freeze UI briefly. Use background threads or async for Core Haptics `prepare()` calls to prevent jank.
40
41	3. Haptic without audio/visual feedback — Relying ONLY on haptics means deaf or deaf-blind users miss feedback. Always pair haptics with sound or visual response.
42
43	4. Ignoring haptic settings — Some users disable haptics system-wide. Check `UIFeedbackGenerator.isHapticFeedbackEnabled` before triggering. Graceful degradation is required.
44
45	5. AHAP file errors silently — Invalid AHAP files fail silently without errors. Test with Xcode's haptic designer and validate file syntax before shipping.
46
47	6. Forgetting battery impact — Continuous haptic patterns (progress bars, loading states) drain battery fast. Use haptics for state changes only, not ongoing feedback.

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How to install haptics?

johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering/haptics

$npx -y skills add johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering --skill haptics

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Files · 1

View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# Haptics
2
3	Haptic feedback provides tactile confirmation of user actions and system events. When designed thoughtfully, haptics transform interfaces from functional to delightful.
4
5	## Overview
6
7	Haptics should enhance interactions, not dominate them. The core principle: haptic feedback is like sound design—every haptic should have purpose (confirmation, error, warning), timing (immediate or delayed), and restraint (less is more).
8
9	## Reference Loading Guide
10
11	ALWAYS load reference files if there is even a small chance the content may be required. It's better to have the context than to miss a pattern or make a mistake.
12
13	\| Reference \| Load When \|
14	\|-----------\|-----------\|
15	\| [UIFeedbackGenerator](references/uifeedbackgenerator.md) \| Using simple impact/selection/notification haptics \|
16	\| [Core Haptics](references/core-haptics.md) \| Creating custom patterns with CHHapticEngine \|
17	\| [AHAP Patterns](references/ahap-patterns.md) \| Working with Apple Haptic Audio Pattern files \|
18	\| [Design Principles](references/design-principles.md) \| Applying Causality, Harmony, Utility framework \|
19
20	## Core Workflow
21
22	1. Choose complexity level: Simple (UIFeedbackGenerator) vs Custom (Core Haptics)
23	2. For simple haptics: Use UIImpactFeedbackGenerator, UISelectionFeedbackGenerator, or UINotificationFeedbackGenerator
24	3. For custom patterns: Create CHHapticEngine, define CHHapticEvents, build CHHapticPattern
25	4. Prepare before triggering: Call `prepare()` to reduce latency
26	5. Apply design principles: Ensure Causality (timing), Harmony (multimodal), Utility (meaningful)
27
28	## System Requirements
29
30	- iOS 10+ for UIFeedbackGenerator
31	- iOS 13+ for Core Haptics (CHHapticEngine)
32	- iPhone 8+ for Core Haptics hardware support
33	- Physical device required - haptics cannot be tested in Simulator
34
35	## Common Mistakes
36
37	1. Haptic feedback on every action — Every button doesn't need haptics. Reserve haptics for critical confirmations (purchase, delete, settings change). Over-haptics are annoying and drain battery.
38
39	2. Triggering haptics on main thread blocks — Long haptic patterns can freeze UI briefly. Use background threads or async for Core Haptics `prepare()` calls to prevent jank.
40
41	3. Haptic without audio/visual feedback — Relying ONLY on haptics means deaf or deaf-blind users miss feedback. Always pair haptics with sound or visual response.
42
43	4. Ignoring haptic settings — Some users disable haptics system-wide. Check `UIFeedbackGenerator.isHapticFeedbackEnabled` before triggering. Graceful degradation is required.
44
45	5. AHAP file errors silently — Invalid AHAP files fail silently without errors. Test with Xcode's haptic designer and validate file syntax before shipping.
46
47	6. Forgetting battery impact — Continuous haptic patterns (progress bars, loading states) drain battery fast. Use haptics for state changes only, not ongoing feedback.

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