How do I fix focus being stuck between two non-adjacent views?

This skill provides code patterns for using UIFocusGuide to create 'bridges' that direct the Focus Engine to the correct target when a user swipes in a specific direction.

Why use coordinated animations instead of standard UIView animations?

Coordinated animations via UIFocusAnimationCoordinator sync with the Focus Engine's internal timing, preventing visual glitches and conflicts during focus transitions.

How do I debug focus movement in my tvOS app?

The skill provides instructions for enabling -UIFocusLoggingEnabled in scheme arguments and using didUpdateFocus overrides to log focus transitions during development.

What is the tvOS Focus Engine skill for Claude?

It is a specialized capability providing AI-driven guidance on implementing and debugging the Apple TV navigation system, including UIKit and SwiftUI focus APIs.

Can this skill help with SwiftUI focus management on tvOS?

Yes, it includes implementation patterns for using @Namespace, focusScope, and the .focused() modifier to manage focus state within SwiftUI views.

tvOS Focus Engine Assistant

Name: tvOS Focus Engine Assistant
Author: alejandrolaborda

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Mobile Development

Master the Apple TV navigation system with expert guidance on UIFocusSystem, focus guides, and custom directional input behavior.

The tvOS Focus Engine skill empowers developers to build seamless, high-quality Apple TV applications by providing deep-domain expertise on the UIFocusSystem. It offers implementation patterns for complex navigation scenarios, including bridging layout gaps with UIFocusGuide, creating custom focusable views, and managing programmatic focus updates. By integrating best practices for focus cycles and debugging techniques, this skill ensures a fluid remote control experience while helping developers avoid common pitfalls like focus traps, broken animation coordination, and inconsistent SwiftUI focus states.

Key Features

01Custom focus behavior patterns for both UIKit and SwiftUI frameworks

02Programmatic focus management including requestFocusUpdate and focus cycles

03Expert configuration of UIFocusGuide for complex non-contiguous layouts

04Advanced focus debugging strategies and logging configuration

05Deep implementation of UIFocusSystem, UIFocusEnvironment, and UIFocusItem APIs

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Use Cases

01Creating custom grid layouts that require manual focus bridging between sections

02Implementing high-performance focus animations using UIFocusAnimationCoordinator

03Debugging and resolving focus traps in complex tvOS dashboard interfaces

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add alejandrolaborda/agent-tools focus-engine

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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