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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When to Use

This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.

Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.