Does it support the latest macOS versions?

The skill is designed with macOS Tahoe and Sequoia in mind, ensuring your apps look and feel current with Apple's latest OS releases.

What does it mean for an app to be a 'good Mac citizen'?

It means the app respects macOS conventions, such as using standard Command-key shortcuts, placing settings in the App menu, and supporting system-wide accessibility features.

Does this skill help with SwiftUI development?

Yes, it provides specific guidance for building native interfaces using both SwiftUI and AppKit, following modern macOS design standards.

Can I use this for menu-bar only apps?

Yes, the skill includes archetypes for various application styles, including document-based tools, library editors, and lightweight menu-bar utilities.

macOS Native Design

Name: macOS Native Design
Author: hack-dance

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设计工具

Guides the creation of native-feeling macOS applications using SwiftUI and AppKit with a focus on Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.

The macOS App Design skill enables Claude to act as an expert interface architect for the Mac platform, focusing on creating 'good Mac citizen' applications. It provides structured guidance on system components, menu bar organization, keyboard shortcut conventions, and window management strategies. By enforcing standards like the Liquid Glass design system and accessibility requirements, this skill ensures that desktop apps are fast, elegant, and deeply integrated with the macOS Sequoia and Tahoe workflows, moving beyond generic UI to true native experiences.

主要功能

01Optimizes menu bar and keyboard shortcut layouts for power users

02Provides architectural patterns for document-based and library-style apps

03Implements modern Liquid Glass design system principles

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05Ensures full accessibility support including VoiceOver and keyboard navigation

06Adheres to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) for native aesthetics

使用场景

01Developing specialized menu-bar utilities with proper system integration

02Designing the navigation and windowing model for a new SwiftUI productivity tool

03Refactoring a cross-platform app to feel like a native macOS application

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add hack-dance/hack macos-app-design

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT