Does this skill support the Siri Remote?

Yes, it includes specific patterns for handling the Siri Remote's touch surface, Play/Pause commands, and the Menu button through SwiftUI gestures and commands.

What is the Focus Engine in tvOS development?

The Focus Engine is Apple's system for managing user navigation on TV. This skill provides SwiftUI patterns like @FocusState to handle how elements gain, lose, and visualize focus.

Are these patterns compatible with modern SwiftUI?

Absolutely. All examples utilize modern SwiftUI syntax, including focus modifiers and environment values specifically designed for tvOS 15.0 and later.

How do I implement a Top Shelf extension using this skill?

The skill provides boilerplate code for both Carousel and Sectioned Top Shelf layouts, including content providers and deep-link URL configuration.

tvOS Development Patterns

Name: tvOS Development Patterns
Author: Kaakati

byKaakati

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Mobile Development

Implements native Apple TV interface patterns including focus management, remote interaction, and Top Shelf extensions.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive collection of code patterns and best practices for building high-quality tvOS applications. It bridges the gap between standard iOS development and the specialized 10-foot experience, offering implementation guides for the Focus Engine, Siri Remote gesture handling, and TV-optimized UI layouts. Whether you are building a streaming service or an interactive dashboard, this skill ensures your app follows Apple's Human Interface Guidelines for focus-driven navigation and home screen engagement.

Key Features

Native Focus Engine implementation using @FocusState and focusable modifiers
Custom focus visual effects and 3D rotation animations
Top Shelf extension templates for Carousel and Sectioned content
Large-format UI patterns including Hero Banners and parallax cards
2 GitHub stars
Siri Remote gesture handling for taps, swipes, and command buttons

Use Cases

Adapting an existing iOS application for a focus-driven 10-foot interface
Implementing deep-linking and content discovery via Top Shelf extensions
Developing a native video streaming or media gallery app for Apple TV

About

Key Features

Native Focus Engine implementation using @FocusState and focusable modifiers
Custom focus visual effects and 3D rotation animations
Top Shelf extension templates for Carousel and Sectioned content
Large-format UI patterns including Hero Banners and parallax cards
2 GitHub stars
Siri Remote gesture handling for taps, swipes, and command buttons

Use Cases

Adapting an existing iOS application for a focus-driven 10-foot interface
Implementing deep-linking and content discovery via Top Shelf extensions
Developing a native video streaming or media gallery app for Apple TV