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apple-hig-expert
Use when designing or reviewing iOS, macOS, watchOS or visionOS UI against Apple's Human Interface Guidelines, including Liquid Glass, contrast and tap targets. Checks it with hig_checker.py.
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# Apple HIG Expert
Design and audit apps against the Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG, [developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines](https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines)), including the **Liquid Glass** design language. HIG content evolves with each OS release — when a claim matters, verify against the live HIG pages cited in `references/`.
## Before Starting
If `product-context.md` or `ios-design-context.md` exists, read it before asking questions. Then gather:
1. **Platform target**: iOS, macOS, watchOS, or visionOS?
2. **Current state**: new design or auditing an existing mockup/code?
3. **App category**: utility, productivity, game, social, etc.
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