iOS Dev Tools: AboutKit, HelpKit, Claude XcodePreviews
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AboutKit
AboutKit provides developers for Apple platforms with the ability to add an About screen to their apps with just a few lines of code. This is so that your users have an easy way to contact you to get further support or suggest new features.
Why you will like it:
Simple setup with SPM (Swift Package Manager).
Add email, social media & website links.
Add buttons for sharing the app, writing reviews or joining a TestFlight beta.
View the app’s Privacy Policy/Terms of Use.
Link to your other apps for cross-promotion.
Add acknowledgments for open-source frameworks or people you’d like to thank.
Optimised across every Apple platform.
HelpKit
HelpKit provides developers for Apple platforms with the ability to add a Help screen to their apps with just a few lines of code. This enables users to quickly find answers to common questions that you may have been asked before to save on support time.
Why you will like it:
Simple setup with SPM (Swift Package Manager).
Create multiple topic sections.
Customise each topic with an icon, tint, images, keywords and links.
Add a get support action if user needs further help.
Optimised across every Apple platform.
Claude XcodePreviews
A CLI toolset for building and capturing SwiftUI previews programmatically. Designed to work with Claude Code for visual analysis of UI components.
Why you will like it:
Creates minimal PreviewHost targets instead of building full apps.
Works with standalone Swift packages.
Works with xcodeproj files (including Tuist-generated projects).
Only builds required modules (~3-4 seconds for cached builds).
Automatically includes asset bundles for themes/colors.
Typester
A lightweight macOS menu bar app for speech-to-text dictation using Soniox or Deepgram.
Pinster
A lightweight macOS menu bar application for quick access to pinned websites.
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