ios-accessibility

The ios-accessibility skill provides guidance and best practices for implementing and enhancing accessibility in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS applications. It addresses common challenges developers face when ensuring that apps are usable by individuals relying on assistive technologies such as VoiceOver, Voice Control, Switch Control, and Full Keyboard Access. By following the patterns and principles in this skill, developers can make interactive elements fully navigable, understandable, and operable for all users, improving inclusivity and compliance with accessibility standards.

This skill covers core accessibility principles and practical implementation strategies across SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit. Key capabilities include adding and managing accessibility labels, hints, values, and traits; handling focus restoration; supporting Dynamic Type with scalable fonts; implementing custom rotors and adjustable controls; respecting system accessibility preferences; and integrating App Store Accessibility Nutrition Labels. It also includes guidance on hiding decorative content, designing tap targets of sufficient size, and performing automated accessibility tests using XCTest. The skill emphasizes proper focus management when sheets, dialogs, or popovers are dismissed, ensuring assistive technology users maintain context.

Target users for this skill are iOS and macOS developers, accessibility engineers, and QA testers focusing on app accessibility compliance. It is particularly useful for teams building applications intended for a wide range of users, including those with visual, motor, or cognitive impairments. Common use cases include adding accessibility support to existing apps, performing accessibility audits, preparing apps for App Store submission with complete accessibility information, and implementing inclusive design patterns in new applications to meet regulatory and best-practice standards.