Introducing the HIG Compliance Auditor for Claude Code
The HIG Compliance Auditor is a custom skill for Claude Code designed to automate the technical review of software projects against Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines. This skill enables Claude to perform deep scans of local repositories to identify design violations, generate structured compliance reports, and apply remediation changes directly within the terminal environment.
Functional Overview of the Skill
The HIG Compliance Auditor functions as a specialized extension for Claude Code that focuses on design system integrity. By adding this skill to your development environment, you provide Claude with the specific logic and documentation required to audit Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and web technologies. The tool identifies inconsistencies in typography, color systems, and layout by cross-referencing your code against official Apple standards.
This skill covers the full spectrum of Apple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. It also incorporates checks for App Store Review Guidelines and AI transparency requirements. By integrating these checks directly into the Claude Code workflow, the auditor removes the guesswork associated with manual compliance checks and reduces the risk of rejection during the App Store review process.
Technical Capabilities and Remediation
When initiated, the auditor generates a detailed report that categorizes compliance issues into specific severity tiers. This allows developers to prioritize critical failures that could impact user experience or platform approval. The skill enables Claude to analyze complex interface elements, such as Liquid Glass materials and spatial layout principles, to ensure a high-fidelity implementation of the Apple ecosystem's visual language.
A primary feature of this skill is the ability to perform automated remediation. Claude suggests multiple fix options and, upon user approval, applies these changes directly to the source code. To maintain technical transparency, every modification includes an inline attribution that references the exact section of the Human Interface Guidelines being addressed.
Installation and Integration
I developed this skill to transition design auditing from a manual documentation search to an automated workflow within Claude Code. Because the tool is a custom skill, it allows Claude to act as a persistent reference guide for maintaining platform-specific standards throughout the development lifecycle.
The HIG Compliance Auditor is available for installation via the repository at github.com/omrajguru05/hig-compliance-auditor. By cloning the repository and adding the skill to your Claude Code configuration, you can begin running comprehensive audits directly inside your terminal to ensure your project meets Apple’s rigorous design and accessibility standards. You can also view more of my projects and tools at https://om.bearblog.dev/projects/.