Hig Components Status

Organization

raintree-technology

hig-components-status

Apple HIG guidance for status and progress UI components including progress indicators, status bars, and activity rings. Use this skill when asked about: "progress indicator", "progress bar", "loading spinner", "status bar", "activity ring", "progress display", determinate vs indeterminate progress, loading states, or fitness tracking rings. Also use when the user says "how do I show loading state," "should I use a spinner or progress bar," "what goes in the status bar," or asks about activity indicators. Cross-references: hig-components-system for widgets and complications, hig-inputs for gesture-driven progress controls, hig-technologies for HealthKit and activity ring data integration.

Overview

Publisher	raintree-technology
Repository	`hig-doctor`
Skill name	`hig-components-status`
Stars	148
Forks	10
Bundled files	3
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
3 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by raintree-technology on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Hig Components Status AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor/tree/main/skills/hig-components-status
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor/tree/main/skills/hig-components-status

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor.git /tmp/hig-doctor
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/hig-doctor/skills/hig-components-status .claude/skills/hig-components-status

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Hig Components Status in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Hig Components Status on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Hig Components Status is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Apple HIG: Status Components

Check for .claude/apple-design-context.md before asking questions. Use existing context and only ask for information not already covered.

Key Principles

Show progress for operations longer than a second or two.
Determinate when duration/percentage is known. A filling progress bar gives users a clear sense of remaining work. Use for downloads, uploads, or any measurable process.
Indeterminate when duration is unknown. A spinner communicates work is happening without promising a timeframe. Use for unpredictable network requests.
Prefer progress bars over spinners. Determinate progress feels faster and more trustworthy.
Place indicators where content will appear. Inline progress near the content area, not modal or distant.
Don't stack multiple indicators. Aggregate simultaneous operations into one representation or show the most relevant.
Don't hide the status bar without good reason. Reserve hiding for immersive experiences (full-screen media, games, AR).
Match status bar style to your content. Light or dark for adequate contrast.
Respect safe areas. No interactive content behind the status bar.
Restore the status bar promptly when exiting immersive contexts.
Activity rings are for Move, Exercise, and Stand goals. Don't repurpose the ring metaphor for unrelated data.
Respect ring color conventions. Red (Move), green (Exercise), blue (Stand) are strongly associated with Apple Fitness.
Use HealthKit APIs for activity data rather than manual tracking.
Celebrate completions with animation and haptics when rings close.

Reference Index

Reference	Topic	Key content
progress-indicators.md	Progress bars and spinners	Determinate, indeterminate, inline placement, duration
status-bars.md	iOS/iPadOS status bar	System info, visibility, style, safe areas
activity-rings.md	watchOS activity rings	Move/Exercise/Stand, HealthKit, fitness tracking, color

Output Format

Indicator type recommendation with rationale (determinate vs indeterminate).
Timing and animation guidance -- duration thresholds, animation style, transitions.
Accessibility -- VoiceOver progress announcements, live region updates.
Platform-specific behavior across targeted platforms.

Questions to Ask

Is the duration known or unknown?
Which platforms?
How long does the operation typically take?
System-level or in-app indicator?

Related Skills

hig-components-system -- Widgets and complications displaying progress or status
hig-inputs -- Gestures triggering progress states (pull-to-refresh)
hig-technologies -- HealthKit for activity ring data; VoiceOver for progress announcements

Built by Raintree Technology · More developer tools

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Hig Components Status AI skill do?

Why use Hig Components Status on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Hig Components Status is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Hig Components Status in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor/tree/main/skills/hig-components-status. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Hig Components Status?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Hig Components Status?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Hig Components Status with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Hig Components Status AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by raintree-technology under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Apple HIG: Status Components

Key Principles

Reference Index

Output Format

Questions to Ask

Related Skills

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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