A comprehensive technical reference for implementing Apple Human Interface Guidelines across macOS and iOS applications.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install apple-hig
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install apple-hig using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) Designer?
This skill provides a high-fidelity technical reference for the Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG), essential for developers building macOS and iOS applications. It synthesizes complex design documentation into actionable data, focusing on the three pillars of Apple design: clarity, deference, and depth. By utilizing this skill within Openclaw Skills, developers can ensure their applications feel native, whether they are using SwiftUI, AppKit, or cross-platform frameworks like Electron.
It covers everything from system-level color palettes that automatically adapt to Dark Mode to precise typographic hierarchies for different platforms. The content is optimized to help developers make rapid, informed decisions about layout spacing, control specifications, and interactive feedback, ultimately reducing the friction between design intent and implementation.
Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) Designer Use Cases
- Designing macOS desktop applications using Electron, SwiftUI, or AppKit
- Creating iOS mobile application interfaces with native specifications
- Auditing existing user interfaces for compliance with Apple design language
- Developing cross-platform apps that require a high-quality native aesthetic
How Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) Designer Works
- Analyze the target platform (macOS or iOS) to select the appropriate typographic and layout constraints.
- Implement system-defined semantic colors to ensure automatic support for Light and Dark modes.
- Apply standard component dimensions for buttons, text fields, and segmented controls to maintain muscle memory compatibility.
- Integrate motion and transition timings to provide clear, purposeful feedback to user interactions.
- Execute a design audit using the five-dimensional checklist provided in these Openclaw Skills to verify consistency and accessibility.
Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) Designer Setup
To integrate this design intelligence into your workflow, add the apple-hig skill to your agent configuration:
# Register the HIG skill in your local workspace
openclaw install apple-hig
Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) Designer Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Category | Data Detail |
|---|---|
| System Colors | Hex codes for Light/Dark modes (Blue, Green, Red, etc.) |
| Semantic Labels | Transparency-based RGBA values for primary, secondary, and tertiary text |
| Typography | Specific px sizes and weights for macOS (13px base) and iOS (17px base) |
| Controls | Exact height, padding, and corner radius for standard UI elements |
| Spacing | Grid system values (4px, 8px, 16px, 20px) for consistent layouts |
Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) Designer Advanced Features
- Automated Dark Mode adaptation strategies using semantic color mapping
- Accessibility compliance tools including WCAG contrast ratio requirements and VoiceOver support
- SF Symbols integration guidance for consistent iconography across Apple ecosystems
- Five-dimension design audit checklist covering containers, typography, controls, interaction, and state
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