app-patterns
App UI Patterns
Reusable UI patterns for utility apps — prompt managers, clipboard tools, text expanders, and launchers. All patterns use Liquid Glass and assume macOS 26+ / iOS 26+.
Pattern Index
| Pattern | When to Use | Key Skill Dependencies |
|---|---|---|
| Spotlight Quick Access | Hotkey → search → select → action | global-hotkeys, appkit-bridge |
| Category Sidebar | Main app window, content browsing | swiftui-core |
| Floating Editor | Edit content in overlay panel | appkit-bridge |
| Compact Palette | Grid selection without search | liquid-glass |
| Settings Form | App preferences | macos-app-structure |
| Toast Notification | Ephemeral feedback after actions | — |
| Variable System | {{placeholder}} detection, input, highlighting |
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| Template Picker | Create from predefined templates | — |
| Rich Copy | Multi-format clipboard (plain + HTML + RTF) | pasteboard-textinsertion |
| Diff View | Version comparison | — |
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