Storage Diagnostics FAQs

Question 1

When should I use this skill?

Accepted Answer

Use this skill when debugging 'file not found' errors, data missing after device restarts, 'permission denied' errors during background tasks, or when your app's iCloud backup size exceeds 500MB.

Question 2

Can this skill help with background task errors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It specifically diagnoses when strict file protection levels (like .complete) are blocking file access while the device is locked and provides the correct implementation patterns to resolve the conflict.

Question 3

What does the Storage Diagnostics skill do?

Accepted Answer

It provides a systematic framework for Claude Code to identify and fix iOS/macOS file storage issues like disappearing data, permission errors, and bloated backups using specialized diagnostic scripts and logic-based decision trees.

Question 4

How does this skill improve the mobile development workflow?

Accepted Answer

It eliminates guesswork by applying battle-tested patterns for iOS directory selection and file protection levels, ensuring you choose the right storage location (tmp vs. Caches vs. Documents) for every use case.

Question 5

Does it help with App Store rejections due to backup size?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The skill includes audit code and exclusion key strategies to ensure re-downloadable or temporary content is not included in iCloud backups, preventing common App Store rejections and user complaints.

Storage Diagnostics

Storage Diagnostics

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