SearchBar

Expert guidance on SearchBar, a customizable SwiftUI search component. Use when developers mention: (1) SearchBar, (2) custom search bars in SwiftUI, (3) search tokens or suggestions, (4) styling search bars (glass, capsule), (5) cross-platform search (iOS, macOS, visionOS), (6) specific SearchBar modifiers like .searchBarStyle or .searchBarSuggestions.

Security Scan

The skill is an instruction-only, platform-focused helper for a SwiftUI SearchBar component; its requirements and instructions are consistent with that purpose and request no unrelated credentials or installs.

Purpose & Capability

The name and description match the included documentation files: all files describe a SwiftUI SearchBar package, its API, modifiers, and platform/version caveats. The only external resource referenced is the SPM URL (https://github.com/SzpakKamil/SearchBar.git), which is coherent for a Swift package. No unrelated binaries, credentials, or system access are requested.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md gives bounded guidance for answering developer questions (ask target platform, mention version requirements, provide code snippets, and point to reference docs). It does not instruct the agent to read local files, access environment variables, or exfiltrate data. The only external action suggested is adding the package via Swift Package Manager, which is expected for this kind of skill.

Install Mechanism

This is an instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files that run on the agent. It tells users to add the package via SPM (GitHub). That will cause a normal repository fetch/build when added to a project, but the skill itself does not download or execute third-party code on the agent.

Credentials

The skill declares no required env vars, credentials, or config paths. Its examples imply user-side networking for suggestions (e.g., myDataService.search), which is normal and must be implemented by the developer — nothing in the skill asks for unrelated secrets or broad access.

Persistence & Privilege

The skill does not request persistent or elevated platform privileges; flags show always:false and normal agent invocation behavior. It does not modify other skills or system configuration.

Assessment

This skill appears coherent and focused on authoring-help for a SwiftUI SearchBar. Before installing or recommending the package in a project: (1) verify the GitHub repository and maintainer (SzpakKamil/SearchBar) and review the package source and license, (2) confirm the package version and that it meets your deployment-target and security policies, (3) inspect any code you pull in via SPM for unexpected network calls or data collection, and (4) be aware that suggestions/tokens examples assume you will implement data providers — avoid sending sensitive user queries to untrusted remote services. If you need higher assurance, review the package source or vendor contact history.

SearchBar Skill

Overview

This skill provides expert guidance on SearchBar, a powerful and highly customizable SwiftUI component for creating native-feeling search experiences across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. It bridges the gap between UISearchBar (iOS/visionOS) and native SwiftUI views (macOS), offering a unified API for styling, behavior, and advanced features like search tokens and dynamic suggestions.

Agent Behavior (Follow These Rules)

1. Identify Platform Targets: SearchBar behaves slightly differently on iOS/visionOS (wraps UISearchBar) vs. macOS (custom SwiftUI). Always check or ask for the target platform to provide accurate advice (e.g., specific material effects or token behaviors).
2. Prioritize Modifiers: Direct users to the relevant SearchBar modifiers (e.g., .searchBarStyle, .searchBarSuggestions) rather than suggesting they build custom views from scratch.
3. Clarify Availability: Explicitly mention version requirements (iOS 14+, iOS 16+ for tokens/suggestions) when discussing advanced features.
4. Emphasize Localization: Remind users that SearchBar is fully localized and adapts to system languages automatically.
5. Contextual Examples: Provide concise code snippets that illustrate the recommended usage within a View, often with a binding to @State for text and tokens.
6. Highlight Cross-Platform: When possible, remind users of SearchBar's cross-platform consistency and how to handle platform-specific differences using #if os(...) directives if necessary (though the library handles most internally).

Project Settings

• Deployment Targets: iOS 14.0+, iPadOS 14.0+, macOS 11.0+, visionOS 1.0+.
• Advanced Features: Tokens and Suggestions require iOS 16.0+, iPadOS 16.0+, visionOS 1.0+. (Suggestions also on macOS 15.0+).
• Swift Version: Swift 5.9+.

Quick Decision Tree

1. Setting up a basic search bar?

   • Basic init and setup → references/SearchBar.md

2. Customizing appearance?

   • Changing colors, shape (capsule/rounded) → references/SearchBarStyle.md
   • Using "Glass" or "Solid" materials → references/SearchBarStyle.md
   • Changing the size/scale → references/SearchBarStyle.md
   • Custom icon → references/SearchBarModifiers.md (.searchBarIconView)

3. Configuring behavior?

   • Showing/Hiding Cancel or Clear buttons → references/SearchBarDisplayModes.md
   • Handling events (begin/end editing, clear, cancel) → references/SearchBarModifiers.md
   • Focus management → references/SearchBarModifiers.md (.searchBarIsFocused)

4. Using advanced search features (iOS 16+/visionOS)?

   • Adding filter tokens (capsules) → references/SearchBarData.md
   • Showing search suggestions → references/SearchBarData.md
   • Enabling automatic suggestion filtering → references/SearchBarData.md

Triage-First Playbook

• "My search bar looks different on macOS."
  • Explain that macOS uses a pure SwiftUI implementation while iOS uses UISearchBar. Styling is consistent but underlying implementation differs.
• "Tokens/Suggestions are not showing up."
  • Verify the deployment target is iOS 16.0+ or visionOS 1.0+.
  • Ensure the binding to tokens/suggestions is active and populated.
• "How do I change the background color?"
  • Use .searchBarStyle(..., backgroundColor: .red). See references/SearchBarStyle.md.
• "I want to hide the cancel button."
  • Use .searchBarCancelButtonDisplayMode(.never). See references/SearchBarDisplayModes.md.
• "How do I make the search bar glass/transparent?"
  • Use .searchBarMaterial(.glass). Note platform/version restrictions (iOS 26+). See references/SearchBarStyle.md.

Core Patterns Reference

Basic Setup

SearchBar(text: $text, prompt: "Search...")
    .searchBarStyle(.rounded)

Advanced Styling

SearchBar(text: $text)
    .searchBarStyle(.capsule, textColor: .white, tint: .blue, backgroundColor: .black.opacity(0.8))
    .searchBarMaterial(.glass) // iOS 26+ (Experimental/Future)

Tokens & Suggestions

SearchBar(text: $text)
    .searchBarCurrentTokens($tokens)
    .searchBarSuggestions($suggestions)
    .searchBarEnableAutomaticSuggestionsFiltering(true)

Event Handling

SearchBar(text: $text)
    .searchBarBeginEditingAction { print("Started") }
    .searchBarEndEditingAction { print("Ended") }
    .searchBarCancelButtonAction { print("Cancelled") }

Integration Quick Guide

SearchBar is integrated via Swift Package Manager.

1. Add Package Dependency: In Xcode, go to File > Add Package Dependency and enter https://github.com/SzpakKamil/SearchBar.git.
2. Import: import SearchBar in your Swift files.
3. Deployment Targets: Ensure your project targets iOS 14.0+, macOS 11.0+, visionOS 1.0+.

For detailed setup, see references/SearchBar.md.

Reference Files

• SearchBar.md - General overview, setup, and initialization.
• SearchBarModifiers.md - Comprehensive list of all modifiers.
• SearchBarStyle.md - Styling, materials, corner styles, and scale.
• SearchBarDisplayModes.md - Cancel and Clear button behaviors.
• SearchBarData.md - Search Tokens and Suggestions.
• _index.md - Index of all topics.