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Apple HIG: Project Context

Create and maintain .claude/apple-design-context.md so other HIG skills can skip redundant questions.

Check for .claude/apple-design-context.md before asking questions. Use existing context and only ask for information not already covered.

Gathering Context

Before asking questions, auto-discover context from:

1. README.md -- Product description, platform targets
2. Package.swift / .xcodeproj -- Supported platforms, minimum OS versions, dependencies
3. Info.plist -- App category, required capabilities, supported orientations
4. Existing code -- Import statements reveal frameworks (SwiftUI vs UIKit, HealthKit, etc.)
5. Assets.xcassets -- Color assets, icon sets, dark mode variants
6. Accessibility audit -- Grep for accessibility modifiers/attributes

Present findings and ask the user to confirm or correct. Then gather anything still missing:

1. Product Overview

• What does the app do? (one sentence)
• Category (productivity, social, health, game, utility, etc.)
• Stage (concept, development, shipped, redesign)

2. Target Platforms

• Which Apple platforms? (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS)
• Minimum OS versions
• Universal or platform-specific?

3. Technology Stack

• UI framework: SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit, or mixed?
• Architecture: single-window, multi-window, document-based?
• Apple technologies in use? (HealthKit, CloudKit, ARKit, etc.)

4. Design System

• System defaults or custom design system?
• Brand colors, fonts, icon style?
• Dark mode and Dynamic Type support status

5. Accessibility Requirements

• Target level (baseline, enhanced, comprehensive)
• Specific considerations (VoiceOver, Switch Control, etc.)
• Regulatory requirements (WCAG, Section 508)

6. User Context

• Primary personas (1-3)
• Key use cases and environments (desk, on-the-go, glanceable, immersive)
• Known pain points or design challenges

7. Existing Design Assets

• Figma/Sketch files?
• Apple Design Resources in use?
• Existing component library?

Context Document Template

Generate .claude/apple-design-context.md using this structure:

# Apple Design Context
 
## Product
-**Name**: [App name]
-**Description**: [One sentence]
-**Category**: [Category]
-**Stage**: [Concept / Development / Shipped / Redesign]
 
## Platforms
| Platform | Supported | Min OS | Notes |
|----------|-----------|--------|-------|
| iOS      | Yes/No    |        |       |
| iPadOS   | Yes/No    |        |       |
| macOS    | Yes/No    |        |       |
| tvOS     | Yes/No    |        |       |
| watchOS  | Yes/No    |        |       |
| visionOS | Yes/No    |        |       |
 
## Technology
-**UI Framework**: [SwiftUI / UIKit / AppKit / Mixed]
-**Architecture**: [Single-window / Multi-window / Document-based]
-**Apple Technologies**: [List any: HealthKit, CloudKit, ARKit, etc.]
 
## Design System
-**Base**: [System defaults / Custom design system]
-**Brand Colors**: [List or reference]
-**Typography**: [System fonts / Custom fonts]
-**Dark Mode**: [Supported / Not yet / N/A]
-**Dynamic Type**: [Supported / Not yet / N/A]
 
## Accessibility
-**Target Level**: [Baseline / Enhanced / Comprehensive]
-**Key Considerations**: [List any specific needs]
 
## Users
-**Primary Persona**: [Description]
-**Key Use Cases**: [List]
-**Known Challenges**: [List]

Updating Context

When updating an existing context document:

1. Read the current .claude/apple-design-context.md
2. Ask what has changed
3. Update only the changed sections
4. Preserve all unchanged information

Related Skills

• hig-platforms -- Platform-specific guidance
• hig-foundations -- Color, typography, layout decisions
• hig-patterns -- UX pattern recommendations
• hig-components-* -- Component recommendations
• hig-inputs -- Input method coverage
• hig-technologies -- Apple technology relevance

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