axiom-watchos
axiom-watchos guides you through complete watchOS development—from app architecture and independent apps to Watch Connectivity, complications, Smart Stack widgets, controls, and background task management. It routes you to specialized skills for design patterns, device diagnostics, and migrations while clarifying when to reach for cross-platform resources like SwiftUI or HealthKit.
axiom-watchos provides comprehensive guidance for building complete watchOS apps with independent functionality and platform-specific features.
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CharlesWiltgen/Axiom/axiom-watchos · repository language: Go
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cp -r Axiom/axiom-codex/skills/axiom-watchos ~/.claude/skills/axiom-watchosFrequently asked questions
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How do I build apple watch apps with axiom-watchos?
axiom-watchos guides you through complete watchOS app development, covering app architecture, independent apps, Watch Connectivity for iPhone-Watch data transfer, complications, Smart Stack widgets, and background task management. It helps you structure watchOS projects properly and implement core functionality from scratch.
What does axiom-watchos cover for Watch Connectivity WCSession implementation?
axiom-watchos provides guidance on implementing Watch Connectivity to transfer data between iPhone and Apple Watch. It covers WCSession setup, message passing, and synchronization patterns needed for seamless communication between devices in your watchOS apps.
Can axiom-watchos help migrate WatchKit or ClockKit code?
Yes. axiom-watchos assists with migrating legacy WatchKit or ClockKit code to modern SwiftUI and WidgetKit approaches. It explains the transition path and best practices for updating older watchOS implementations to current frameworks.
Does axiom-watchos cover watchOS complications and Smart Stack widgets?
axiom-watchos covers creating complications, Smart Stack widgets, and watch face integrations. It guides you through building glanceable, interactive widgets that appear on watch faces and in the Smart Stack for quick access to app data.
What watchOS app structure best practices does axiom-watchos teach?
axiom-watchos explains proper watchOS app structure for independent functionality, including project organization, target configuration, and architectural patterns. It ensures your apps follow Apple's guidelines and work reliably on Apple Watch devices.
Does axiom-watchos help with Xcode connection issues on watchOS?
axiom-watchos addresses debugging Xcode connection issues and device availability problems with Apple Watch. When deeper device diagnostics are needed, it routes you to specialized troubleshooting resources.
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watchOS Development
You MUST use this skill for ANY watchOS-specific development including app structure, independent apps, Watch Connectivity, complications and Smart Stack widgets, controls, Live Activities on watch, background tasks, and ClockKit migration.
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| Symptom / Task | Reference |
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| App structure, independent apps, watchOS 26 |
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axiom-codex/skills/axiom-watchos/agents/openai.yaml
axiom-codex/skills/axiom-watchos/skills/background-and-networking.md
axiom-codex/skills/axiom-watchos/skills/controls-and-live-activities.md
axiom-codex/skills/axiom-watchos/skills/design-for-watchos.md
axiom-codex/skills/axiom-watchos/skills/modernization.md
axiom-codex/skills/axiom-watchos/skills/platform-basics.md
axiom-codex/skills/axiom-watchos/skills/smart-stack-and-complications.md
axiom-codex/skills/axiom-watchos/skills/watch-connectivity.md
axiom-codex/skills/axiom-watchos/skills/watch-device-diag.md