iOS Dev Tools: Swift Commit Generator, CommonSwiftUI, Asset Catalog Viewer
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Swift Commit Generator
Swift-based command line tool that inspects your current Git repository, summarizes the staged and unstaged changes, and generates a commit message proposal with Apple's on-device generative model.
Detects dirty Git worktrees and extracts concise change context.
Crafts commit message drafts with Apple’s onboard generative APIs.
Provides an interactive acceptance/edit flow before writing the commit.
Persists CLI defaults with an interactive
configcommand.Respects local-only privacy requirements (no network calls).
CommonSwiftUI
Comprehensive suite of UI components and utilities that streamline and enhance the development of SwiftUI applications.
Why you will like it:
Customizable alerts, buttons, progress indicators, text fields, sliders, and more.
Built-in support for polished animations such as shimmer effects and complex loading indicators to enhance user experience.
All components are designed to be easily configurable to match different design requirements and app styles.
Optimized for SwiftUI with consistent performance and smooth integration across different app environments.
Provides ready-made, feature-rich components and utilities that significantly reduce development time while maintaining high UI quality.
Asset Catalog Viewer
A VS Code extension that provides an Xcode-like interface for previewing and inspecting .xcassets (Asset Catalog) directories. View your iOS, macOS, and other Apple platform assets with the same visual experience you get in Xcode.
Why you will like it:
View all scale variants (@1x, @2x, @3x) with device-specific variants (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision).
Preview colors with light/dark mode variants, high contrast support, and color space information.
Browse app icons organized by size and appearance variants.
Mimics Xcode’s asset catalog viewer: Left Panel, Middle Panel andRight Panel.
Filter assets by name in real-time across all folders.
Expandable folders matching your asset catalog structure.
Click on individual image/color variants to see detailed properties.
Drag panel dividers to customize the layout.
Automatically adapts to your VS Code theme (light/dark mode).
Vibeviewer
A lightweight macOS menu bar tool to track cursor usage.
Workspace Manager
Stop manually opening terminals, folders, and browsers every morning. WorkSpace Manager configures your macOS workstation instantly.
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