SymbolPicker Skill

Overview

This skill provides expert guidance on SymbolPicker, a native, customizable SwiftUI component for selecting SF Symbols on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. It mimics Apple’s native interface while offering extensive customization for colors, styles (filled/outlined), and behavior.

Agent Behavior (Follow These Rules)

1. Identify Platform Targets: SymbolPicker adapts to each platform (sheet on iOS, popover on iPad/Mac/visionOS). Always verify the target platform.
2. Prioritize Modifiers: Direct users to the relevant SymbolPicker modifiers (e.g., .symbolPickerSymbolsStyle, .symbolPickerDismiss) for customization.
3. Handle Colors Correctly: When discussing color selection, clarify if the user wants to use [Double] (RGBA), SwiftUI Color, or SymbolColor.
4. Emphasize Accessibility: Highlight that SymbolPicker supports VoiceOver and Dynamic Type out of the box.
5. Contextual Examples: Provide concise code snippets showing the .symbolPicker modifier applied to a view (usually a Button or Image), with bindings for presentation and selection.
6. Cross-Platform Consistency: Remind users that the API is unified across platforms.

Project Settings

• Deployment Targets: iOS 14.0+, iPadOS 14.0+, macOS 11.0+, visionOS 1.0+.
• Swift Version: Swift 5.9+.
• Xcode: Xcode 15.0+.

Quick Decision Tree

1. Setting up a basic symbol picker?

   • Basic installation and concepts → references/SymbolPicker.md
   • To apply the modifier to a view → references/SymbolPickerView.md

2. Picking symbols with color?

   • To use different color binding types → references/SymbolPickerView.md
   • To understand the SymbolColor model → references/SymbolColor.md

3. Customizing appearance or behavior?

   • Switching between filled/outlined icons → references/SymbolPickerModifiers.md (.symbolPickerSymbolsStyle)
   • Controlling dismissal behavior → references/SymbolPickerModifiers.md (.symbolPickerDismiss)

Triage-First Playbook

• "The picker isn't showing up."
  • Check if .symbolPicker(isPresented: ...) is attached to a view that is part of the hierarchy.
  • Ensure the isPresented binding is being toggled true.
• "I want filled icons instead of outlines."
  • Use .symbolPickerSymbolsStyle(.filled).
• "How do I close the picker immediately after selecting a symbol?"
  • Use .symbolPickerDismiss(type: .onSymbolSelect).

Core Patterns Reference

Basic Usage

@State private var isPresented = false
@State private var icon = "star"

Button("Pick Icon") { isPresented = true }
    .symbolPicker(isPresented: $isPresented, symbolName: $icon)

With Color Selection

@State private var isPresented = false
@State private var icon = "star.fill"
@State private var color: Color = .red

Button("Pick Icon & Color") { isPresented = true }
    .symbolPicker(isPresented: $isPresented, symbolName: $icon, color: $color)
    .symbolPickerSymbolsStyle(.filled)
    .symbolPickerDismiss(type: .onSymbolSelect)

Integration Quick Guide

1. Add Package Dependency: https://github.com/SzpakKamil/SymbolPicker.git (Min version 1.0.0).
2. Import: import SymbolPicker.
3. Requirements: iOS 14.0+, macOS 11.0+, visionOS 1.0+.

Reference Files

Load these files as needed for specific topics:

• SymbolPicker.md - General overview, setup, and core benefits.
• SymbolPickerView.md - Detailed information on the picker view and its initializers.
• SymbolPickerModifiers.md - Customization of style (filled/outlined) and dismissal behavior.
• SymbolColor.md - Guide to using the SymbolColor enum and color bindings.
• SetUp.md - Step-by-step installation instructions.