Does this skill support legacy macOS versions?

While optimized for macOS Tahoe (macOS 26) and Xcode 26+, the SwiftUI and AppKit patterns provided are largely applicable to modern macOS development versions from Big Sur onwards.

Can it help with bridge SwiftUI and AppKit?

Yes, it includes specific patterns for NSWindow integration and using NSViewRepresentable to access low-level AppKit features within SwiftUI apps.

Does this support status bar only apps?

Yes, it provides templates and patterns for MenuBarExtra and custom popover styles specifically for menu bar utilities.

Can it handle complex document types?

Absolutely. It includes patterns for both standard FileDocument and ReferenceFileDocument, the latter being essential for memory-efficient handling of large files.

Is Mac Catalyst specific code included?

Yes, the skill covers platform-specific checks and target environment patterns to ensure smooth transitions between iOS and Mac Catalyst codebases.

macOS Development Specialist

Name: macOS Development Specialist
Author: bluewaves-creations

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Mobile Development

Implements native macOS Tahoe features including advanced window management, menu bars, and document-based application architectures.

About

Streamline the creation of professional macOS applications with this specialized skill focused on macOS Tahoe and modern SwiftUI patterns. It provides Claude with the specific domain knowledge required to manage complex windowing systems, customize app menus, and implement status bar utilities. From standard productivity tools to complex document-based editors and Mac Catalyst ports, this skill ensures that desktop-specific APIs like NSWindow integration and MenuBarExtra are used effectively to achieve a native, high-performance user experience.

Key Features

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Advanced window management and resizability patterns
AppKit (NSWindow) and SwiftUI interoperability
Menu bar and system status item (MenuBarExtra) integration
Document-based app implementation via FileDocument
Mac Catalyst optimization for cross-platform Apple apps

Use Cases

Porting an existing iPad application to macOS using Mac Catalyst best practices
Creating a multi-window desktop productivity app with custom title bars
Building a system-wide menu bar utility for quick actions or monitoring

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Key Features

0 GitHub stars
Advanced window management and resizability patterns
AppKit (NSWindow) and SwiftUI interoperability
Menu bar and system status item (MenuBarExtra) integration
Document-based app implementation via FileDocument
Mac Catalyst optimization for cross-platform Apple apps

Use Cases

Porting an existing iPad application to macOS using Mac Catalyst best practices
Creating a multi-window desktop productivity app with custom title bars
Building a system-wide menu bar utility for quick actions or monitoring