# Tvos

> tvOS platform-specific development with focus system, large screen UI, Siri Remote, and media playback. Use when building Apple TV apps, video streaming, or living room experiences. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/tvos` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/tvos`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/tvos/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/tvos

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# tvOS Platform

tvOS-specific development for Apple TV living room experiences.

## Agent Workflow (MANDATORY)

Before ANY implementation, use `TeamCreate` to spawn 3 agents:

1. **fuse-ai-pilot:explore-codebase** - Analyze existing tvOS patterns
2. **fuse-ai-pilot:research-expert** - Verify latest tvOS 26 docs via Context7/Exa
3. **mcp__apple-docs__search_apple_docs** - Check tvOS patterns

After implementation, run **fuse-ai-pilot:sniper** for validation.

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## Overview

### When to Use

- Building Apple TV applications
- Video and audio streaming
- Focus-based navigation
- Siri Remote interactions
- Multi-user experiences
- Game controller support

### Why tvOS Skill

| Feature | Benefit |
|---------|---------|
| Focus system | Large screen navigation |
| Liquid Glass | Modern TV UI (tvOS 26) |
| Media playback | AVKit integration |
| Remote control | Siri Remote gestures |

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## tvOS 26 Features

### Liquid Glass on TV

```swift
Button("Watch Now") { }
    .buttonStyle(.bordered)
    .glassEffect(.regular)  // Glass effect on focus

TabView {
    // Tab bar with Liquid Glass
}
```

### Focus System

```swift
struct ContentView: View {
    @FocusState private var focused: Bool

    var body: some View {
        Button("Play") { }
            .focused($focused)
            .scaleEffect(focused ? 1.1 : 1.0)
    }
}
```

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## Reference Guide

| Need | Reference |
|------|-----------|
| Focus, selection states | [focus-system.md](references/focus-system.md) |
| AVKit, video playback | [media-playback.md](references/media-playback.md) |
| Siri Remote, gestures | [remote-control.md](references/remote-control.md) |

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## Best Practices

1. **Large UI elements** - Readable from 10 feet
2. **Focus feedback** - Clear visual indication
3. **Simple navigation** - Minimal depth
4. **Remote-friendly** - Siri Remote gestures
5. **Media-first** - Optimize for video/audio
6. **Multi-user** - Support user switching

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