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macOS platform-specific development with menu bar apps, window management, AppKit integration, and notarization. Use when building Mac apps, creating menu bar extras, or distributing outside App Store.

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SKILL.md

Full skill instructions

macOS Platform

macOS-specific development with window management and distribution tools.

Agent Workflow (MANDATORY)

Before ANY implementation, launch in parallel:

  1. fuse-ai-pilot:explore-codebase - Analyze existing macOS patterns
  2. fuse-ai-pilot:research-expert - Verify latest macOS 26 docs via Context7/​Exa
  3. mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__build_macos - Build for macOS validation

After implementation, run fuse-ai-pilot:sniper for validation.

Overview

When to Use

  • Building Mac desktop applications
  • Creating menu bar apps (MenuBarExtra)
  • Multi-window applications
  • Keyboard shortcuts and menus
  • Notarization for distribution
  • AppKit integration

Why macOS Skill

FeatureBenefit
MenuBarExtraBackground utility apps
Window managementMulti-window support
Keyboard shortcutsPower user productivity
NotarizationGatekeeper-safe distribution

MCP Tools Available

Build Tools

  • build_macos - Build for macOS
  • build_run_macos - Build and launch
  • test_macos - Run macOS tests
  • launch_mac_app - Start built app
  • stop_mac_app - Terminate app

Reference Guide

NeedReference
MenuBarExtra, Settings, Windowsapp-structure.md
XcodeBuildMCP macOS toolsbuild-tools.md
NSViewRepresentable, menusappkit-integration.md
Code signing, notarizationnotarization.md

Best Practices

  1. Keyboard shortcuts - Support power users
  2. Menu bar integration - For utility apps
  3. Multiple windows - Use WindowGroup/​Window
  4. Settings window - Use Settings scene
  5. Notarization - Required for distribution
  6. Sandbox - Enable for App Store