hig-components-search

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Apple HIG guidance for navigation-related components including search fields, page controls, and path controls. Use this skill when the user says "how should search work in my app," "I need a breadcrumb," "how do I paginate content," or asks about search field, search bar, page control, path control, breadcrumb, navigation component, search UX, search suggestions, search scopes, paginated content navigation, or file path hierarchy display. Cross-references: hig-components-menus, hig-components-controls, hig-components-dialogs, hig-patterns.

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Added on2026-02-26

NPX Install

npx skill4agent add raintree-technology/hig-doctor hig-components-search

SKILL.md Content

Apple HIG: Navigation Components

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Key Principles

Search: discoverable with instant feedback. Place search fields where users expect them (top of list, toolbar/navigation bar). Show results as the user types.
Page controls: position in a flat page sequence. For discrete, equally weighted pages (onboarding, photo gallery). Show current page and total count.
Path controls: file hierarchy navigation. macOS path controls display location within a directory structure and allow jumping to any ancestor.
Search scopes narrow large result sets. Provide scope buttons so users can filter without complex queries.
Clear empty states for search. Helpful message suggesting corrections or alternatives, not a blank screen.
Page controls are not for hierarchical navigation. Flat, linear sequences only. Use navigation controllers, tab bars, or sidebars for hierarchy.
Keep path controls concise. Show meaningful segments only. Users can click any segment to navigate directly.
Support keyboard for search. Command-F and system search shortcuts should activate search.

Reference Index

Reference	Topic	Key content
search-fields.md	Search fields	Scopes, tokens, instant results, placement
page-controls.md	Page controls	Dot indicators, flat page sequences
path-controls.md	Path controls	Breadcrumbs, ancestor navigation

Output Format

Component recommendation -- search field, page control, or path control, and why.
Behavior specification -- interaction model (search-as-you-type, swipe for pages, click-to-navigate for paths).
Platform differences across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS.

Questions to Ask

What type of content is being searched or navigated?
Which platforms?
How large is the dataset?
Is search the primary interaction?

Related Skills

hig-components-menus -- Toolbars and menu bars hosting search and navigation controls
hig-components-controls -- Text fields, pickers, segmented controls in search interfaces
hig-components-dialogs -- Popovers and sheets for expanded search or filtering
hig-patterns -- Navigation patterns and information architecture
hig-foundations -- Typography and layout for navigation components

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