What platforms are supported by these iCloud patterns?

The patterns cover iOS 5.0+, iPadOS 13.0+, and macOS 10.7+, including modern updates for iCloud Drive and the Files app.

Why is NSFileCoordinator emphasized in this skill?

NSFileCoordinator is critical for iCloud development because it prevents race conditions between your app and the system's ubiquitous daemon, ensuring files aren't corrupted during sync.

Should I use this skill for database synchronization?

No, this skill is specifically for file-based synchronization. For structured data or relational databases, you should use the axiom-cloudkit-ref skill instead.

Does this skill cover NSUbiquitousKeyValueStore?

Yes, it includes patterns for syncing small preferences (under 1MB) across devices using the key-value store API.

iCloud Drive Development Reference

Name: iCloud Drive Development Reference
Author: CharlesWiltgen

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Mobile Development

Provides comprehensive code patterns and best practices for implementing file-based iCloud synchronization and ubiquitous containers in Apple platform applications.

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The axiom-icloud-drive-ref skill serves as a battle-tested guide for developers building document-based apps on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It offers specialized patterns for managing ubiquitous containers, ensuring data integrity through NSFileCoordinator, and implementing robust conflict resolution strategies. This skill is essential when you need to sync user files across devices, monitor download statuses, or manage small-scale preferences with NSUbiquitousKeyValueStore while avoiding common pitfalls like data corruption and race conditions.

Características Principales

Ubiquitous container management and directory structure optimization
Implementation guides for NSUbiquitousKeyValueStore for preference syncing
Coordinated file access patterns using NSFileCoordinator to prevent data corruption
Real-time monitoring of iCloud upload and download statuses
Comprehensive conflict detection and resolution strategies
233 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Implementing reliable background file synchronization with conflict handling
Building document-based applications like text editors or productivity tools
Syncing user-generated files and assets across iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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Características Principales

Ubiquitous container management and directory structure optimization
Implementation guides for NSUbiquitousKeyValueStore for preference syncing
Coordinated file access patterns using NSFileCoordinator to prevent data corruption
Real-time monitoring of iCloud upload and download statuses
Comprehensive conflict detection and resolution strategies
233 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Implementing reliable background file synchronization with conflict handling
Building document-based applications like text editors or productivity tools
Syncing user-generated files and assets across iPhone, iPad, and Mac