ios-26-platform

Name: ios-26-platform
Author: johnrogers

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How to install ios-26-platform?

johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering/ios-26-platform

$npx -y skills add johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering --skill ios-26-platform

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Use when implementing iOS 26 features (Liquid Glass, new SwiftUI APIs, WebView, Chart3D), deploying iOS 26+ apps, or supporting backward compatibility with iOS 17/18.

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SKILL.md

1	# iOS 26 Platform
2
3	iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass, Apple's next-generation material design system that dynamically bends light, moves organically, and adapts automatically across all platforms.
4
5	## Overview
6
7	iOS 26 modernizes UI with new materials (Liquid Glass), SwiftUI APIs (WebView, Chart3D, @Animatable), and advanced features (@BackoffAnimation, free-form windows). The core principle: modern UI gets updated automatically at compile time; most Liquid Glass benefits are "free" from recompiling with Xcode 26.
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	\| [Liquid Glass](references/liquid-glass.md) \| Implementing glass effects, choosing Regular vs Clear variants, or understanding visual properties \|
16	\| [Automatic Adoption](references/automatic-adoption.md) \| Understanding what iOS 26 changes automatically vs what requires code \|
17	\| [SwiftUI APIs](references/swiftui-apis.md) \| Using WebView, Chart3D, `@Animatable`, AttributedString, or new view modifiers \|
18	\| [Toolbar & Navigation](references/toolbar-navigation.md) \| Customizing toolbars with spacers, morphing, glass button styles, or search \|
19	\| [Backward Compatibility](references/backward-compat.md) \| Supporting iOS 17/18 alongside iOS 26, or using UIDesignRequiresCompatibility \|
20
21	## Core Workflow
22
23	1. Check deployment target — iOS 26+ required for Liquid Glass
24	2. Recompile with Xcode 26 — Standard controls get glass automatically
25	3. Identify navigation layer — Apply glass to tab bars, toolbars, navigation (not content)
26	4. Choose variant — Regular (95% of cases) or Clear (media-rich backgrounds only)
27	5. Add @available guards — For backward compatibility with iOS 17/18
28	6. Test accessibility — Verify Reduce Transparency, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion
29
30	## Common Mistakes
31
32	1. Ignoring backward compatibility — Targeting iOS 26+ without `@available` guards breaks iOS 17/18 support. Always use `if #available(iOS 26, *)` for Liquid Glass or new APIs.
33
34	2. Over-using glass effect — Applying glass to content areas, not just navigation, creates visual noise. Glass works for: tab bars, toolbars, sheets, navigation. NOT for content areas.
35
36	3. Animation performance issues — Liquid Glass animations can be expensive. Respect Reduce Motion accessibility setting and profile with Instruments 26 before shipping.
37
38	4. Assuming Clear variant looks good — Clear is for media-rich backgrounds only (photos, video). Regular variant is correct 95% of the time. Only use Clear if you explicitly need the ultra-transparency.
39
40	5. Not testing on actual devices — Simulator rendering differs from hardware. Test glass effects on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and Mac to verify visual quality.
41
42	6. Using old UIView patterns with new glass — Mixing UIView-based navigation with iOS 26 glass creates inconsistent appearances. Migrate fully to SwiftUI or wrap carefully with UIViewRepresentable.

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How to install ios-26-platform?

johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering/ios-26-platform

$npx -y skills add johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering --skill ios-26-platform

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Use when implementing iOS 26 features (Liquid Glass, new SwiftUI APIs, WebView, Chart3D), deploying iOS 26+ apps, or supporting backward compatibility with iOS 17/18.

Files · 1

View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# iOS 26 Platform
2
3	iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass, Apple's next-generation material design system that dynamically bends light, moves organically, and adapts automatically across all platforms.
4
5	## Overview
6
7	iOS 26 modernizes UI with new materials (Liquid Glass), SwiftUI APIs (WebView, Chart3D, @Animatable), and advanced features (@BackoffAnimation, free-form windows). The core principle: modern UI gets updated automatically at compile time; most Liquid Glass benefits are "free" from recompiling with Xcode 26.
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	\| [Liquid Glass](references/liquid-glass.md) \| Implementing glass effects, choosing Regular vs Clear variants, or understanding visual properties \|
16	\| [Automatic Adoption](references/automatic-adoption.md) \| Understanding what iOS 26 changes automatically vs what requires code \|
17	\| [SwiftUI APIs](references/swiftui-apis.md) \| Using WebView, Chart3D, `@Animatable`, AttributedString, or new view modifiers \|
18	\| [Toolbar & Navigation](references/toolbar-navigation.md) \| Customizing toolbars with spacers, morphing, glass button styles, or search \|
19	\| [Backward Compatibility](references/backward-compat.md) \| Supporting iOS 17/18 alongside iOS 26, or using UIDesignRequiresCompatibility \|
20
21	## Core Workflow
22
23	1. Check deployment target — iOS 26+ required for Liquid Glass
24	2. Recompile with Xcode 26 — Standard controls get glass automatically
25	3. Identify navigation layer — Apply glass to tab bars, toolbars, navigation (not content)
26	4. Choose variant — Regular (95% of cases) or Clear (media-rich backgrounds only)
27	5. Add @available guards — For backward compatibility with iOS 17/18
28	6. Test accessibility — Verify Reduce Transparency, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion
29
30	## Common Mistakes
31
32	1. Ignoring backward compatibility — Targeting iOS 26+ without `@available` guards breaks iOS 17/18 support. Always use `if #available(iOS 26, *)` for Liquid Glass or new APIs.
33
34	2. Over-using glass effect — Applying glass to content areas, not just navigation, creates visual noise. Glass works for: tab bars, toolbars, sheets, navigation. NOT for content areas.
35
36	3. Animation performance issues — Liquid Glass animations can be expensive. Respect Reduce Motion accessibility setting and profile with Instruments 26 before shipping.
37
38	4. Assuming Clear variant looks good — Clear is for media-rich backgrounds only (photos, video). Regular variant is correct 95% of the time. Only use Clear if you explicitly need the ultra-transparency.
39
40	5. Not testing on actual devices — Simulator rendering differs from hardware. Test glass effects on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and Mac to verify visual quality.
41
42	6. Using old UIView patterns with new glass — Mixing UIView-based navigation with iOS 26 glass creates inconsistent appearances. Migrate fully to SwiftUI or wrap carefully with UIViewRepresentable.

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