How do I share data between an App Clip and its full app?

You can use Shared App Group Containers for UserDefaults or the Keychain for sensitive data. Sign in with Apple can also be used to sync identities automatically.

Can App Clips send push notifications?

Yes, App Clips can request ephemeral notification permissions that last for 8 hours by default, or up to 1 week if specifically enabled in App Store Connect.

What are the current size limits for Apple App Clips?

Limits vary by iOS version: 10MB for iOS 15 and earlier, 15MB for iOS 16, and up to 100MB for digital-only invocations on iOS 17 and later.

Are there any framework restrictions in App Clips?

Yes, to maintain a small footprint and privacy, several frameworks like HealthKit, HomeKit, PhotoKit, and Core Motion are unavailable in App Clips.

Apple App Clip Development

Name: Apple App Clip Development
Author: ios-agent

byios-agent

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Mobile Development

Guides the creation, configuration, and implementation of Apple App Clips for lightweight, instant iOS experiences.

This skill provides comprehensive technical guidance for developers building Apple App Clips, covering everything from initial Xcode project setup and size limit management to advanced invocation handling and data sharing. It streamlines the implementation of 'in-the-moment' experiences—such as digital payments, scooter rentals, or game demos—by offering best practices for URL encoding, physical App Clip Codes, and ensuring compliance with Apple's specific framework restrictions and privacy guidelines.

Key Features

015 GitHub stars

02Technical guidance on meeting size limits (10MB to 100MB) across different iOS versions

03Step-by-step Xcode target configuration and code-sharing strategies using Swift packages

04Secure data sharing patterns between App Clips and full apps via App Groups and Keychain

05Optimization of App Clip Codes and App Store Connect experience configurations

06Implementation of invocation URL handling for NFC, QR codes, and Smart App Banners

Use Cases

01Creating a 'try-before-you-buy' game level or a lightweight utility for instant task completion

02Configuring physical NFC-integrated App Clip Codes for brick-and-mortar retail interactions

03Debugging App Clip binary size issues and optimizing assets for faster on-demand downloads

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ios-agent/iosagent.dev app-clip

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT