iPadOS platform-specific development with adaptive layouts, keyboard shortcuts, multitasking, and Stage Manager. Use when building iPad apps with split views, external keyboard support, or multi-window features.
View on GitHubFebruary 2, 2026
Select agents to install to:
npx add-skill https://github.com/fusengine/agents/blob/main/plugins/swift-apple-expert/skills/ipados/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill ipadosInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/ipados/# iPadOS Platform iPadOS-specific development for tablet and productivity experiences. ## Agent Workflow (MANDATORY) Before ANY implementation, launch in parallel: 1. **fuse-ai-pilot:explore-codebase** - Analyze existing iPad patterns 2. **fuse-ai-pilot:research-expert** - Verify latest iPadOS 26 docs via Context7/Exa 3. **mcp__apple-docs__search_apple_docs** - Check iPad multitasking patterns After implementation, run **fuse-ai-pilot:sniper** for validation. --- ## Overview ### When to Use - Building iPad-optimized apps - Implementing split views - Supporting external keyboard - Multi-window applications - Stage Manager support - Adaptive layouts ### Why iPadOS Skill | Feature | Benefit | |---------|---------| | Split View | Side-by-side apps | | Keyboard shortcuts | Productivity | | Stage Manager | Desktop-like experience | | Adaptive layouts | All iPad sizes | --- ## Reference Guide | Need | Reference | |------|-----------| | Size classes, split views | [adaptive-layouts.md](references/adaptive-layouts.md) | | External keyboard support | [keyboard-shortcuts.md](references/keyboard-shortcuts.md) | | Slide Over, Stage Manager | [multitasking.md](references/multitasking.md) | --- ## Best Practices 1. **Size class adaptation** - Support compact and regular 2. **Keyboard shortcuts** - ⌘ shortcuts for productivity 3. **Drag and drop** - Enable data transfer 4. **Pointer support** - Mouse/trackpad cursors 5. **Multi-window** - Support multiple instances 6. **External display** - UIScreen support