watchos-code-review

Reviews watchOS code for app lifecycle, complications (ClockKit/WidgetKit), WatchConnectivity, and performance constraints. Use when reviewing code with import WatchKit, WKExtension, WKApplicationDelegate, WCSession, or watchOS-specific patterns.

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Best use case

watchos-code-review is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Reviews watchOS code for app lifecycle, complications (ClockKit/WidgetKit), WatchConnectivity, and performance constraints. Use when reviewing code with import WatchKit, WKExtension, WKApplicationDelegate, WCSession, or watchOS-specific patterns.

Teams using watchos-code-review should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/watchos-code-review/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openclaw/skills/main/skills/anderskev/watchos-code-review/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/watchos-code-review/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How watchos-code-review Compares

Feature / Agentwatchos-code-reviewStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Reviews watchOS code for app lifecycle, complications (ClockKit/WidgetKit), WatchConnectivity, and performance constraints. Use when reviewing code with import WatchKit, WKExtension, WKApplicationDelegate, WCSession, or watchOS-specific patterns.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

# watchOS Code Review

## Quick Reference

| Issue Type | Reference |
|------------|-----------|
| App lifecycle, scenes, background modes, extended runtime | [references/lifecycle.md](references/lifecycle.md) |
| ClockKit, WidgetKit, timeline providers, Smart Stack | [references/complications.md](references/complications.md) |
| WCSession, message passing, file transfer, reachability | [references/connectivity.md](references/connectivity.md) |
| Memory limits, background refresh, battery optimization | [references/performance.md](references/performance.md) |

## Review Checklist

- [ ] SwiftUI App protocol used with `@WKApplicationDelegateAdaptor` for lifecycle events
- [ ] `scenePhase` read from root view (not sheets/modals where it's always `.active`)
- [ ] `WKExtendedRuntimeSession` started only while app is active (not from background)
- [ ] Workout sessions recovered in `applicationDidFinishLaunching` (not just delegate)
- [ ] Background tasks scheduled at least 5 minutes apart; next scheduled before completing current
- [ ] `URLSessionDownloadTask` (not `DataTask`) used for background network requests
- [ ] WidgetKit used instead of ClockKit for watchOS 9+ complications
- [ ] Timeline includes future entries (not just current state); gaps avoided
- [ ] `TimelineEntryRelevance` implemented for Smart Stack prioritization
- [ ] WCSession delegate set before `activate()`; singleton pattern used
- [ ] `isReachable` checked before `sendMessage`; `transferUserInfo` for critical data
- [ ] Received files moved synchronously before delegate callback returns

## When to Load References

- Reviewing app lifecycle, background modes, or extended sessions -> lifecycle.md
- Reviewing complications, widgets, or timeline providers -> complications.md
- Reviewing WCSession, iPhone-Watch communication -> connectivity.md
- Reviewing memory, battery, or performance issues -> performance.md

## Review Questions

1. Is the app using modern SwiftUI lifecycle with delegate adaptor?
2. Are background tasks completing properly (calling `setTaskCompletedWithSnapshot`)?
3. Is UI update frequency reduced when `isLuminanceReduced` is true?
4. Are WatchConnectivity delegate callbacks dispatching to main thread?
5. Is `TabView` nested within another `TabView`? (Memory leak on watchOS)

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