Hig Patterns

Organization

raintree-technology

hig-patterns

Apple Human Interface Guidelines interaction and UX patterns. Use this skill when the user asks about "onboarding flow", "user onboarding", "app launch", "loading state", "drag and drop", "search pattern", "settings design", "notifications", "modality", "multitasking", "feedback pattern", "haptics", "undo redo", "file management", data entry, sharing, collaboration, full screen, audio, video, haptic feedback, ratings, printing, help, or account management in Apple apps. Also use when the user says "how should onboarding work", "my app takes too long to load", "should I use a modal here", "how do I handle errors", "when should I ask for permissions", "how to show progress", or "what's the right way to confirm a delete". Cross-references: hig-foundations for underlying principles, hig-platforms for platform specifics, hig-components-layout for navigation, hig-components-content for data display.

Overview

Publisher	raintree-technology
Repository	`hig-doctor`
Skill name	`hig-patterns`
Stars	148
Forks	10
Bundled files	25
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.
25 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 Patterns 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-patterns
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

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-patterns .claude/skills/hig-patterns

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

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Hig Patterns 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 Patterns 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 Patterns 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: Interaction Patterns

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

Key Principles

Minimize modality. Use modality only when it is critical to get attention, a task must be completed or abandoned, or saving changes is essential. Prefer non-modal alternatives.
Provide clear feedback. Every action should produce visible, audible, or haptic response. Activity indicators for indeterminate waits, progress bars for determinate, haptics for physical confirmation.
Support undo over confirmation dialogs. Destructive actions should be reversible when possible. Undo is almost always better than "Are you sure?"
Launch quickly. Display a launch screen that transitions seamlessly into the first screen. No splash screens with logos. Restore previous state.
Defer sign-in. Let users explore before requiring account creation. Support Sign in with Apple and passkeys.
Keep onboarding brief. Three screens max. Let users skip. Teach through progressive disclosure and contextual hints.
Use progressive disclosure. Show essentials first, let users drill into details. Don't overwhelm with every option on one screen.
Respect user attention. Consolidate notifications, minimize interruptions, give users control over alerts. Never use notifications for marketing.

Reference Index

Reference	Topic	Key content
charting-data.md	Charting Data	Data visualization patterns, accessible charts, interactive elements
collaboration-and-sharing.md	Collaboration & Sharing	Share sheets, activity views, collaborative editing, SharePlay
drag-and-drop.md	Drag and Drop	Drag sources, drop targets, spring loading, multi-item drag, visual feedback
entering-data.md	Entering Data	Text fields, pickers, steppers, input validation, keyboard types, autofill
feedback.md	Feedback	Alerts, action sheets, haptic patterns, sound feedback, visual indicators
file-management.md	File Management	Document browser, file providers, iCloud integration, document lifecycle
going-full-screen.md	Going Full Screen	Full-screen transitions, immersive content, exiting full screen
launching.md	Launching	Launch screens, state restoration, cold vs warm launch
live-viewing-apps.md	Live Viewing Apps	Live content display, real-time updates, Live Activities, Dynamic Island
loading.md	Loading	Activity indicators, progress views, skeleton screens, lazy loading, placeholders
managing-accounts.md	Managing Accounts	Sign in with Apple, passkeys, account creation, credential autofill, account deletion
managing-notifications.md	Managing Notifications	Permission requests, grouping, actionable notifications, provisional delivery
modality.md	Modality	Sheets, alerts, popovers, full-screen modals, when to use each
multitasking.md	Multitasking	iPad Split View, Slide Over, Stage Manager, responsive layout, size class transitions
offering-help.md	Offering Help	Contextual tips, onboarding hints, help menus, support links
onboarding.md	Onboarding	Welcome screens, feature highlights, progressive onboarding, skip options
playing-audio.md	Playing Audio	Audio sessions, background audio, Now Playing, audio routing, interruptions
playing-haptics.md	Playing Haptics	Core Haptics, UIFeedbackGenerator, haptic patterns, custom haptics
playing-video.md	Playing Video	Video player controls, picture-in-picture, AirPlay, full-screen video
printing.md	Printing	Print dialogs, page setup, AirPrint integration
ratings-and-reviews.md	Ratings & Reviews	SKStoreReviewController, timing, frequency limits, in-app feedback
searching.md	Searching	Search bars, suggestions, scoped search, results display, recents
settings.md	Settings	In-app vs Settings app, preference organization, toggles, defaults
undo-and-redo.md	Undo and Redo	Shake to undo, undo/redo stack, multi-level undo
workouts.md	Workouts	Workout sessions, live metrics, Always On display, summaries, HealthKit

Pattern Selection Guide

User Goal	Recommended Pattern	Avoid
First app experience	Brief onboarding (max 3 screens) + progressive disclosure	Long tutorials, mandatory sign-up
Waiting for content	Skeleton screens or progress indicators	Blocking spinners with no context
Confirming destructive action	Undo support	Excessive "Are you sure?" dialogs
Collecting user input	Inline validation, smart defaults, autofill	Modal forms for simple inputs
Requesting permissions	Contextual, just-in-time with explanation	Requesting all permissions at launch
Providing feedback	Haptics + visual indicator	Silent actions with no confirmation
Organizing preferences	In-app settings for frequent items	Burying all settings in system Settings app

Output Format

Recommended pattern with rationale, citing the relevant reference file.
Step-by-step implementation covering each screen or state.
Platform variations for targeted platforms.
Common pitfalls that violate HIG for this pattern.

Questions to Ask

Where in the app does this pattern appear? What comes before and after?
Which platforms?
Designing from scratch or improving an existing flow?
Does this involve sensitive actions? (Destructive operations, payments, permissions)

Related Skills

hig-foundations -- Accessibility, color, typography, and privacy principles underlying every pattern
hig-platforms -- Platform-specific pattern implementations
hig-components-layout -- Structural components (tab bars, sidebars, split views) for navigation patterns
hig-components-content -- Content display within patterns (charts, collections, search results)

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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 Patterns AI skill do?

Why use Hig Patterns on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Hig Patterns 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 Patterns in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/raintree-technology/hig-doctor/tree/main/skills/hig-patterns. 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 Patterns?

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 Patterns?

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

Is the Hig Patterns 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: Interaction Patterns

Key Principles

Reference Index

Pattern Selection Guide

Output Format

Questions to Ask

Related Skills

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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