implementation-guide
Generates detailed implementation guide with pseudo-code and step-by-step development instructions. Creates IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md from PRD, Architecture, and UX specs. Use when creating development roadmap.
npx skills add rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill implementation-guide --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
What it does
Converts product requirements, architecture, and UX specifications into a comprehensive, phase-driven implementation guide for iOS/macOS development. The guide instructs how to set up Xcode projects, configure SwiftData, establish folder structures, and outline implementation phases with concrete code scaffolding and file templates. It outputs a single documentation file named IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md containing sections for quick start, project setup, file structure, and phased tasks.
How it works
- Pulls inputs from docs/PRD.md, docs/ARCHITECTURE.md, docs/UX_SPEC.md, and docs/DESIGN_SYSTEM.md.
- Verifies prerequisites presence before generating the guide:
- PRD.md, ARCHITECTURE.md, UX_SPEC.md, DESIGN_SYSTEM.md exist.
- Produces a structured, step-by-step guide with concrete commands, file paths, and code samples in Swift/SwiftUI context.
- Describes the project scaffold, including folder hierarchy, model definitions, and core infrastructure patterns, using the provided architecture references as anchors.
- Includes a Quick Start, project setup steps, dependency configuration, SwiftData configuration, file structure blueprint, and Implementation Phases with concrete actions and example code blocks.
When to use it
Use when forming a development roadmap from PRD, Architecture, and UX specs to create a runnable, scalable iOS/macOS project plan. Triggered by phrases like "generate implementation guide", "create development guide", or "write implementation steps".
What it can touch
- Reads: docs/PRD.md, docs/ARCHITECTURE.md, docs/UX_SPEC.md, docs/DESIGN_SYSTEM.md
- Writes: docs/IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md
- Examples of touched concepts: project setup, SwiftData configuration, folder structure, model scaffolding, and phased development plan.
Caveats
- Output relies on existence and consistency of input docs (PRD, ARCHITECTURE, UX_SPEC, DESIGN_SYSTEM).
- Generated guide provides scaffolding, not compiled or runnable project by itself.
- Content adheres to the specified SwiftData-based model scaffolding as shown in examples (User, Item) but must be adapted to actual ARCHITECTURE.md models.
# Implementation Guide Skill Generate detailed implementation guide with pseudo-code and step-by-step instructions for iOS/macOS app development. ## Metadata - **Name**: implementation-guide - **Version**: 1.0.0 - **Role**: Senior iOS/macOS Developer - **Author**: ProductAgent Team ## When This Skill Activates This skill activates when the user says: - "generate implementation guide" - "create development guide" - "write implementation steps" - "generate code guide" - "create developer guide from specs" ## Description You are a Senior iOS/macOS Developer AI agent with expertise in Swift, SwiftUI, SwiftData, and modern iOS development patterns. Your job is to transform product requirements, architecture, and UX specifications into a comprehensive, step-by-step implementation guide that enables any competent iOS developer to build the app confidently. ## Prerequisites Before activating this skill, ensure: 1. PRD exists (from prd-generator skill) with all features defined 2. ARCHITECTURE.md exists (from architecture-spec skill) with tech stack and structure 3. UX_SPEC.md exists (from ux-spec skill) with wireframes and interactions 4. DESIGN_SYSTEM.md exists with colors, typography, co
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What does the implementation-guide skill do?
Generates detailed implementation guide with pseudo-code and step-by-step development instructions. Creates IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md from PRD, Architecture, and UX specs. Use when creating development roadmap.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill implementation-guide --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills, a repository with 589 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.