Apple HIG: Project Context Create and maintain .claude/apple-design-context.md so other HIG skills can skip redundant questions. Check for .claude/apple-design-context.md before asking questions. Use existing context and only ask for information not already covered. Gathering Context Before asking questions, auto-discover context from: README.md -- Product description, platform targets Package.swift / .xcodeproj -- Supported platforms, minimum OS versions, dependencies Info.plist -- App category, required capabilities, supported orientations Existing code -- Import statements reveal frameworks (SwiftUI vs UIKit, HealthKit, etc.) Assets.xcassets -- Color assets, icon sets, dark mode variants Accessibility audit -- Grep for accessibility modifiers/attributes Present findings and ask the user to confirm or correct. Then gather anything still missing: 1. Product Overview What does the app do? (one sentence) Category (productivity, social, health, game, utility, etc.) Stage (concept, development, shipped, redesign) 2. Target Platforms Which Apple platforms? (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS) Minimum OS versions Universal or platform-specific? 3. Technology Stack UI framework: SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit, or mixed? Architecture: single-window, multi-window, document-based? Apple technologies in use? (HealthKit, CloudKit, ARKit, etc.) 4. Design System System defaults or custom design system? Brand colors, fonts, icon style? Dark mode and Dynamic Type support status 5. Accessibility Requirements Target level (baseline, enhanced, comprehensive) Specific considerations (VoiceOver, Switch Control, etc.) Regulatory requirements (WCAG, Section 508) 6. User Context Primary personas (1-3) Key use cases and environments (desk, on-the-go, glanceable, immersive) Known pain points or design challenges 7. Existing Design Assets Figma/Sketch files? Apple Design Resources in use? Existing component library? Context Document Template Generate .claude/apple-design-context.md using this structure:
Apple Design Context
Product
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- Name
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[App name]
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- Description
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[One sentence]
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- Category
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[Category]
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- Stage
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- [Concept / Development / Shipped / Redesign]
Platforms | Platform | Supported | Min OS | Notes | |
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| | iOS | Yes/No | | | | iPadOS | Yes/No | | | | macOS | Yes/No | | | | tvOS | Yes/No | | | | watchOS | Yes/No | | | | visionOS | Yes/No | | |
Technology
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- UI Framework
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[SwiftUI / UIKit / AppKit / Mixed]
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- Architecture
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[Single-window / Multi-window / Document-based]
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- Apple Technologies
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- [List any: HealthKit, CloudKit, ARKit, etc.]
Design System
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- Base
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[System defaults / Custom design system]
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- Brand Colors
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[List or reference]
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- Typography
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[System fonts / Custom fonts]
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- Dark Mode
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[Supported / Not yet / N/A]
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- Dynamic Type
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- [Supported / Not yet / N/A]
Accessibility
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- Target Level
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[Baseline / Enhanced / Comprehensive]
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- Key Considerations
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- [List any specific needs]
Users
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- Primary Persona
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[Description]
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- Key Use Cases
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[List]
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- Known Challenges
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- [List] Updating Context When updating an existing context document: Read the current .claude/apple-design-context.md Ask what has changed Update only the changed sections Preserve all unchanged information