apple-docs-research

Use when researching or implementing anything related to Apple platforms (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS), Swift/Objective-C APIs, Apple frameworks, WWDC sessions, or Apple Developer Documentation. Triggers include: "find Apple's docs", "latest API guidance", "WWDC session", "platform availability", "SwiftUI/UIKit/AppKit/Combine/AVFoundation/etc.", or any Apple SDK coding question where authoritative docs are needed. Always use the apple-docs MCP tools for discovery and citations instead of general web search.

Apple Docs Research

Overview

Use this skill to answer Apple platform coding and research questions by querying the Apple Developer Documentation and WWDC catalog via the apple-docs MCP tools. This skill replaces general web browsing for Apple-specific sources.

Workflow

Clarify the target: Identify platform (iOS/macOS/etc.), framework, API, or WWDC topic. Ask a brief question if the scope is unclear.
Select the right tool path:
- API or framework lookup: search_apple_docs → get_apple_doc_content for details.
- Framework exploration: list_technologies → search_framework_symbols.
- Availability / deployment targets: get_platform_compatibility.
- Related APIs / alternatives: get_related_apis or find_similar_apis.
- WWDC sessions: list_wwdc_videos or search_wwdc_content → get_wwdc_video.
- Recent updates / release notes: get_documentation_updates.
Synthesize: Summarize findings, include version/platform constraints, and provide code or guidance grounded in the retrieved docs.
If no result: Say what was searched, broaden with adjacent frameworks or WWDC content, then report gaps clearly.

Output Expectations

Always use apple-docs MCP tools as the authoritative source for Apple docs and WWDC content.
Prefer official Apple documentation content and WWDC sessions over third‑party sources.
When user asks for “latest” or “most recent,” use get_documentation_updates or current WWDC year filters rather than assumptions. *** End Patch} />]