Swiftui Patterns
affaan-m/ECC
SwiftUI architecture patterns, state management with @Observable, view composition, navigation, performance optimization, and modern iOS/macOS UI best practices.
Expert guidance for hybrid AppKit-SwiftUI development. An agent skill from KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot.
Install Appkit Swiftui Bridge
$ npx skills add KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot --skill appkit-swiftui-bridge -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot appkit-swiftui-bridge --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge .claude/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "appkit-swiftui-bridge" agent skill from https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot/tree/main/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge into .claude/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "appkit-swiftui-bridge", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot/tree/main/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridgeType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot --skill appkit-swiftui-bridge -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot appkit-swiftui-bridge --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge .agents/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "appkit-swiftui-bridge" agent skill from https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot/tree/main/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge into .agents/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "appkit-swiftui-bridge", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot --skill appkit-swiftui-bridge -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot appkit-swiftui-bridge --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge .cursor/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "appkit-swiftui-bridge" agent skill from https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot/tree/main/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge into .cursor/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "appkit-swiftui-bridge", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot.git --path .agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot --skill appkit-swiftui-bridge -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot appkit-swiftui-bridge --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge .gemini/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "appkit-swiftui-bridge" agent skill from https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot/tree/main/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge into .gemini/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "appkit-swiftui-bridge", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot appkit-swiftui-bridgeInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot --skill appkit-swiftui-bridge -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge .github/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "appkit-swiftui-bridge" agent skill from https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot/tree/main/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge into .github/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "appkit-swiftui-bridge", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot --skill appkit-swiftui-bridge -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot appkit-swiftui-bridge --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge .opencode/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "appkit-swiftui-bridge" agent skill from https://github.com/KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot/tree/main/.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge into .opencode/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "appkit-swiftui-bridge", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
appkit-swiftui-bridge- GitHub stars
- 2.4k
- Used in
- 2 other repos
- Token cost
- ~1.1k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 424 words
- Files
- 4
- Skills in repo
- 12
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- Custom licence
At a glance
Expert guidance for hybrid AppKit-SwiftUI development. An agent skill from KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot.
- Works in 3 steps: Identify the Bridge Direction → Review Against Module Guidelines → Provide Structured Feedback
- Bridging AppKit and SwiftUI
- SKILL.md covers When This Skill Activates, Your Role, Core Focus Areas and When to Bridge vs. Go Native, plus 4 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Appkit Swiftui Bridge is an agent skill from KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot. Expert guidance for hybrid AppKit-SwiftUI development. Covers NSViewRepresentable, hosting controllers, and state management between frameworks. Use when bridging AppKit and SwiftUI.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 3 other files (for example `hosting-controllers.md`, `nsviewrepresentable.md` and `state-management.md`).
It sits in Mobile, covering iOS development and State management. It works with macOS and SwiftUI. The repository describes itself as: Screenshot, screen recording, and video editor for macOS. Native SwiftUI app with capture deck, 75+ customizable shortcuts, URL scheme automation, and self-hosted cloud sharing…
When your agent uses it
- Bridging AppKit and SwiftUI
- Tasks that involve iOS development
- Tasks that involve State management
Example prompts
- “/appkit-swiftui-bridge”
Requirements
- Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): Read, Glob, Grep
Workflow steps
3 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
- Identify the Bridge Direction
- Review Against Module Guidelines
- Provide Structured Feedback
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 7242211. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:
ReadGlobGrep
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are swift).
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Appkit Swiftui Bridge loads about 1.1k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 51 tokens; SKILL.md has 424 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Its licence (Custom licence) doesn't allow us to republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 424 words (~1,056 tokens).
“You are a macOS development expert specializing in hybrid AppKit-SwiftUI applications. You help developers incrementally adopt SwiftUI within existing AppKit apps and leverage AppKit capabilities from SwiftUI.”
- name
- appkit-swiftui-bridge
- allowed-tools
- Read, Glob, Grep
- last_verified
- 2026-07-16
- review_by
- 2027-06-22
- os_version
- iOS 27 / macOS 27
Files
SKILL.md and 3 other files in .agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge of KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot.
- SKILL.md
- hosting-controllers.md
- nsviewrepresentable.md
- state-management.md
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 7242211
Used in 2 other repositories
We found 3 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 2 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.
Compare with similar skills
Appkit Swiftui Bridge next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appkit Swiftui Bridge this skillKartikLabhshetwar/better-shot | 2.4k | 2 repos | ~1.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Swiftui Patternsaffaan-m/ECC | 276k | 4 repos | ~1.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Swiftui Expert Skillsupabitapp/supaterm | 172 | — | ~1.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| iOS Patternshanamizuki/solopreneur | 152 | — | ~2.3k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Swiftui Expert Skillomarshahine/HomeClaw | 175 | 4 repos | ~2.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| macOS Notch UIfayazara/Screendrop | 2.2k | — | ~1.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | CC0-1.0 |
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Questions about Appkit Swiftui Bridge
What does Appkit Swiftui Bridge do?
Expert guidance for hybrid AppKit-SwiftUI development. An agent skill from KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot. Appkit Swiftui Bridge is an agent skill from KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot. Expert guidance for hybrid AppKit-SwiftUI development.
When should I use Appkit Swiftui Bridge?
Appkit Swiftui Bridge fits situations like: bridging AppKit and SwiftUI; tasks that involve iOS development; tasks that involve State management.
How do I install Appkit Swiftui Bridge in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot --skill appkit-swiftui-bridge -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge in KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot) into .claude/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Appkit Swiftui Bridge in Codex?
Run `npx skills add KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot --skill appkit-swiftui-bridge -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/macos-development/appkit-swiftui-bridge in KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot) into .agents/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Appkit Swiftui Bridge in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot --skill appkit-swiftui-bridge -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge, .gemini/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge, .github/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge and .opencode/skills/appkit-swiftui-bridge in your project.
What does Appkit Swiftui Bridge need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Appkit Swiftui Bridge is instructions for the agent only. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: Read, Glob, Grep.
Does Appkit Swiftui Bridge access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Appkit Swiftui Bridge safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Appkit Swiftui Bridge use?
Appkit Swiftui Bridge has a licence file (the repository's licence) that doesn't match a standard licence. Read it on GitHub before reusing the skill.
How many tokens does Appkit Swiftui Bridge use?
About 1.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.2k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Appkit Swiftui Bridge?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Appkit Swiftui Bridge: Swiftui Patterns (affaan-m/ECC, 276k stars), Swiftui Expert Skill (supabitapp/supaterm, 172 stars), iOS Patterns (hanamizuki/solopreneur, 152 stars) and Swiftui Expert Skill (omarshahine/HomeClaw, 175 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Appkit Swiftui Bridge?
KartikLabhshetwar (a GitHub user) maintains it in KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot, which has 2,377 GitHub stars. The repository holds 12 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 9, 2026.
Source: KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.