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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.

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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

FeatureBenefit
Split ViewSide-by-side apps
Keyboard shortcutsProductivity
Stage ManagerDesktop-like experience
Adaptive layoutsAll iPad sizes

Reference Guide

NeedReference
Size classes, split viewsadaptive-layouts.md
External keyboard supportkeyboard-shortcuts.md
Slide Over, Stage Managermultitasking.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