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

1. Clarify the target: Identify platform (iOS/macOS/etc.), framework, API, or WWDC topic. Ask a brief question if the scope is unclear.
2. 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.
3. Synthesize: Summarize findings, include version/platform constraints, and provide code or guidance grounded in the retrieved docs.
4. 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} />]