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name: MapKit
slug: mapkit
category: AI Engineering
description: MapKit covers PlaceDescriptor patterns, geocoding, reverse geocoding, and cross-service place identifiers with MapKit integration. Use it when working with maps or place data in Apple and third-party services.
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# MapKit

MapKit covers PlaceDescriptor patterns, geocoding, reverse geocoding, and cross-service place identifiers with MapKit integration. Use it when working with maps or place data in Apple and third-party services.

**Install:**

```bash
npx degit https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills/tree/main/skills/mapkit ~/.claude/skills/mapkit
```

## README

# MapKit Skills

Location and place-data patterns built on MapKit and GeoToolbox.

## When This Skill Activates

Use this skill when the user:
- Works with **PlaceDescriptor** or GeoToolbox
- Needs **geocoding** or reverse geocoding
- Handles **place identifiers across services** (Apple Maps + third-party)

## Available Skills

Paths are relative to THIS file's directory — skills run with cwd set to the
user's project, so resolve each path from this SKILL.md's own location.

| Skill | Read | Covers |
|-------|------|--------|
| geotoolbox | `geotoolbox/SKILL.md` | GeoToolbox PlaceDescriptor, geocoding, multi-service place identifiers |

## How to Route

1. Read `geotoolbox/SKILL.md` (relative to this file) plus any reference files it lists.
2. Apply the guidance to the user's code.