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Add Apple Docs to Cursor Composer

Index official Apple documentation as reference docs inside Cursor's AI composer

From the Xiry library · Updated 11 October 2026

A workflow tip for setting up Cursor to index Apple's official documentation and design guidelines. By referencing these sources with @-mentions during prompts, the AI assistant aligns generated code and UI layouts with Apple's official best practices.

How it works

1. In Cursor composer, type @ and find Docs > Add new doc. 2. Paste https://developer.apple.com/documentation/swift/ as the entrypoint, name it 'Swift'. 3. Repeat with https://developer.apple.com/design/tips/ and name it 'Apple Design Tips'. 4. Mention @Swift and @Apple Design Tips in the prompt when building an iOS app.

What it's for

  • Generate iOS and macOS code aligned with modern Swift standards
  • Ensure SwiftUI interfaces follow Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and design tips
  • Provide accurate context to Cursor when working with recently updated Apple APIs

Key points

  • Navigate to the @-mention menu in Cursor composer and choose Docs > Add new doc
  • Index official Swift documentation using its primary entry point URL
  • Index Apple Design Tips to provide the composer with UI guidance
  • Reference the indexed sources using @Swift and @Apple Design Tips in development prompts

Pricing

Free

Details

Type
Tip
Category
Development
Topic
Developer Workflows
Open source
No
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux
For
iOS and macOS developers using Cursor
Tags
cursor, swift, ios, documentation, ai coding, tips

Why it was saved

  • @amazonjeff67, 6 November 2024: Lets Cursor's composer pull in Apple's official guidelines as a @-mentionable doc, so generated iOS code and UI follow Apple's best practices.

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