Letting AI See SwiftUI: Xcode Preview MCP in Practice — Pitfalls and Hopes
A deep dive into Xcode MCP Preview rendering for AI workflows. Overcome stale screenshot traps with source fingerprinting and explore next-gen SwiftUI tools.
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From pbxproj to xcproj: Xcode Project Configuration Gets a JSON Format
Xcode 27.2 replaces the pbxproj build graph with JSON via project.xcproj. What really changes, how to migrate, and what it means for Tuist and XcodeGen.
Xcode 26.3 + Claude Agent: Model Swapping,MCP, Skills, and Adaptive Configuration
This article shares practical tips for configuring Claude Agent in Xcode 26.3, including how to inject MCP support, install Skills, and write adaptive CLAUDE.md files to help developers use AI assistants more efficiently for Swift development.
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Deep Dive into iMessage: Behind the Making of an Agent
Explore iMessage internals: SQLite database structure, Core Data timestamps, macOS sandbox bypass. Learn to build iMessage Agents with TypeScript for message automation and AI integration, featuring the complete implementation of open-source imessage-kit project.
Icon Composer: Tackling Challenges
Learn essential tips for crafting Liquid Glass icons with Icon Composer, including handling SVG exports, monochrome brightness, layer limits, and Xcode integration.
Dancing with AI: My Month with Claude Code
A month-long journey with Claude Code reveals how AI reshapes coding, and why developers should stay actively involved to truly grow and avoid over-reliance.
Notepad.exe: A Lightweight Swift Code Editor
Notepad.exe is a native macOS Swift editor for fast, lightweight coding. Run @main projects, use per-file Toolchains, and test SPM libraries effortlessly
My Hopes for Xcode
Discover six key improvements Xcode needs—ranging from SPM support to AI enhancements—to stay competitive and reclaim its place as developers’ preferred tool.
Building WASM Applications with Swift
Swift 6.1 now supports official WebAssembly builds via SwiftWasm—no patches needed. Use JavaScriptKit for seamless Swift–JavaScript interaction in WASM apps.
Using Proxyman to Intercept and Simulate iPhone App Network Requests
Debug iPhone app traffic with Proxyman: install iOS certificates, decrypt HTTPS requests, use Map Local, and mock API responses without relying on a real server.
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Developing Embedded Applications with Swift
Explore using Swift for embedded development on the SwiftIO board. Learn how to abstract hardware, use familiar tools for development, and improve efficiency.
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Exploring Xcode Playground (Part 2)
This article delves deeper into Xcode Playground, focusing on aspects such as auxiliary code, resource management, and exploring packages and Xcode projects with Playground. These tips and methods aim to help developers better utilize Xcode Playground for code testing and project development.
Exploring Xcode Playground (Part 1)
Master Xcode Playground: creation, debugging, stability & more. Explore tips for third-party libraries, resources, async & doc. Part 1 focuses on setup & debugging.
Swift Playgrounds 4: Entertainment or Productivity
Explore Swift Playgrounds 4's revolutionary features for iPad app development. Learn how it bridges education and productivity for Swift developers. Is it the future of mobile coding?
Setting Up a Swift Development and Debugging Environment on Linux
Learn how to set up a robust Swift development & debugging environment on Linux. This guide covers installing Swift Toolchain, LSP, LLDB, SwiftFormat and SwiftLint for a cross-platform experience.