macOS Platform
macOS-specific development with window management and distribution tools.
Agent Workflow (MANDATORY)
Before ANY implementation, use TeamCreate to spawn 3 agents:
- fuse-ai-pilot:explore-codebase - Analyze existing macOS patterns
- fuse-ai-pilot:research-expert - Verify latest macOS 26 docs via Context7/Exa
- 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
| Feature | Benefit | |---------|---------| | MenuBarExtra | Background utility apps | | Window management | Multi-window support | | Keyboard shortcuts | Power user productivity | | Notarization | Gatekeeper-safe distribution |
MCP Tools Available
Build Tools
build_macos- Build for macOSbuild_run_macos- Build and launchtest_macos- Run macOS testslaunch_mac_app- Start built appstop_mac_app- Terminate app
Reference Guide
| Need | Reference | |------|-----------| | MenuBarExtra, Settings, Windows | app-structure.md | | XcodeBuildMCP macOS tools | build-tools.md | | NSViewRepresentable, menus | appkit-integration.md | | Code signing, notarization | notarization.md |
Best Practices
- Keyboard shortcuts - Support power users
- Menu bar integration - For utility apps
- Multiple windows - Use WindowGroup/Window
- Settings window - Use Settings scene
- Notarization - Required for distribution
- Sandbox - Enable for App Store