Can I use this for both images and videos?

Absolutely. The reference includes configuration filters for images, videos, live photos, and specialized formats like cinematic or slo-mo videos.

Does it provide guidance on the 'Limited Library' permission?

Yes, it includes specific code for checking PHAuthorizationStatus and presenting the limited library picker to allow users to select specific photos.

Does it show how to save images to the Camera Roll?

Yes, the skill provides patterns for using PHAssetCreationRequest within PHPhotoLibrary.performChanges to save assets safely.

Which iOS versions does this photo library skill cover?

The skill covers modern xOS development, including UIKit PHPicker patterns for iOS 14+ and SwiftUI PhotosPicker for iOS 16 and newer.

iOS Photo Library Reference

Name: iOS Photo Library Reference
Author: CharlesWiltgen

byCharlesWiltgen

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Mobile Development

Provides comprehensive API references and implementation patterns for Apple's Photos and PhotosUI frameworks.

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This skill serves as a specialized knowledge base for iOS developers using Claude Code to build media-rich applications. It offers instant access to battle-tested code snippets and configuration guides for modern SwiftUI PhotosPicker, UIKit's PHPickerViewController, and the underlying Photos framework. Whether you are handling complex permission states like Limited Library access or managing high-level asset fetching with PHAsset, this reference streamlines the development of photo and video features across iOS, iPadOS, and other xOS platforms.

Características Principales

233 GitHub stars
Asset creation and modification using PHAssetCreationRequest.
PHPhotoLibrary authorization workflows including the Limited Library picker.
Advanced asset fetching using PHFetchOptions and PHFetchResult.
UIKit PHPickerViewController configuration for multi-select and filtering.
SwiftUI PhotosPicker patterns for iOS 16+ including HDR preservation.

Casos de Uso

Implementing a custom media picker that filters for specific types like Live Photos or cinematic videos.
Managing user permissions and handling 'Limited Access' gracefully in modern iOS apps.
Saving programmatically generated images or downloaded videos directly to the user's Camera Roll.

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Características Principales

233 GitHub stars
Asset creation and modification using PHAssetCreationRequest.
PHPhotoLibrary authorization workflows including the Limited Library picker.
Advanced asset fetching using PHFetchOptions and PHFetchResult.
UIKit PHPickerViewController configuration for multi-select and filtering.
SwiftUI PhotosPicker patterns for iOS 16+ including HDR preservation.

Casos de Uso

Implementing a custom media picker that filters for specific types like Live Photos or cinematic videos.
Managing user permissions and handling 'Limited Access' gracefully in modern iOS apps.
Saving programmatically generated images or downloaded videos directly to the user's Camera Roll.