Does this skill automatically generate the watchOS code?

It primarily generates a detailed architectural plan and implementation roadmap first. Once you review and approve the strategy, Claude can then proceed to generate the specific code following that plan.

Does it account for different watchOS versions?

Absolutely. It maps features to specific versions (like watchOS 10 for Smart Stacks or watchOS 11 for Live Activities) based on your project's minimum deployment targets.

Can it handle legacy UIKit projects?

Yes, it analyzes existing UIKit or SwiftUI architectures to determine the best way to bridge shared logic and data layers to a modern watchOS SwiftUI target.

How does it handle data synchronization between iPhone and Watch?

The skill provides specific implementation patterns for Watch Connectivity (WCSession), SwiftData, or CloudKit to ensure data remains consistent and battery-efficient across platforms.

Create watchOS Version

Name: Create watchOS Version
Author: GhostScientist

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Mobile Development

Generates comprehensive, phased implementation plans for building standalone or companion watchOS apps from existing Apple platform projects.

This skill streamlines the expansion of iOS, macOS, or iPadOS applications to the Apple Watch by performing a deep analysis of existing codebases. It evaluates project architecture, identifies 'glanceable' features suitable for the wrist, checks real-time API compatibility against current watchOS documentation, and designs a multi-phase roadmap. By focusing on glanceability and battery efficiency rather than simple UI mirroring, it ensures the resulting watchOS app is a high-quality, native-feeling experience that integrates seamlessly with WidgetKit, HealthKit, and Watch Connectivity.

Key Features

01Real-time API compatibility checks with specific version targeting from watchOS 9 to 11+

02Feature mapping to identify high-priority glanceable actions and complications

03Phased implementation roadmaps with detailed architectural diagrams and warnings

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05Automated codebase analysis for architecture and state management patterns

06Specialized guidance for WidgetKit, Smart Stacks, and Watch Connectivity integration

Use Cases

01Adding a companion Apple Watch app to an existing SwiftUI iOS application

02Migrating legacy watchOS targets to modern SwiftUI and SwiftData architectures

03Designing a standalone watchOS utility using shared logic from a macOS project

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ghostscientist/skills create-watchos-version

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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