axiom-using-axiom▌
charleswiltgen/axiom · updated Apr 8, 2026
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IF AN AXIOM SKILL APPLIES TO YOUR iOS/SWIFT TASK, YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE. YOU MUST USE IT.
IF AN AXIOM SKILL APPLIES TO YOUR iOS/SWIFT TASK, YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE. YOU MUST USE IT.
This is not negotiable. This is not optional. You cannot rationalize your way out of this.
Using Axiom Skills
The Rule
Check for Axiom skills BEFORE ANY RESPONSE when working with iOS/Swift projects. This includes clarifying questions. Even 1% chance means check first.
Red Flags — iOS-Specific Rationalizations
These thoughts mean STOP—you're rationalizing:
| Thought | Reality |
|---|---|
| "This is just a simple build issue" | Build failures have patterns. Check ios-build first. |
| "I can fix this SwiftUI bug quickly" | SwiftUI issues have hidden gotchas. Check ios-ui first. |
| "Let me just add this database column" | Schema changes risk data loss. Check ios-data first. |
| "This async code looks straightforward" | Swift concurrency has subtle rules. Check ios-concurrency first. |
| "I'll debug the memory leak manually" | Leak patterns are documented. Check ios-performance first. |
| "Let me explore the Xcode project first" | Axiom skills tell you HOW to explore. Check first. |
| "I remember how to do this from last time" | iOS changes constantly. Skills are up-to-date. |
| "This iOS/platform version doesn't exist" | Your training ended January 2025. Invoke Axiom skills for post-cutoff facts. |
| "The user just wants a quick answer" | Quick answers without patterns create tech debt. Check skills first. |
| "This doesn't need a formal workflow" | If an Axiom skill exists for it, use it. |
| "I'll gather info first, then check skills" | Skills tell you WHAT info to gather. Check first. |
Skill Priority for iOS Development
When multiple Axiom skills could apply, use this priority:
- Environment/Build first (ios-build) — Fix the environment before debugging code
- Architecture patterns (ios-ui, axiom-ios-data, axiom-ios-concurrency) — These determine HOW to structure the solution
- Implementation details (ios-integration, axiom-ios-ai, axiom-ios-vision) — These guide specific feature work
Examples:
- "Xcode build failed" → ios-build first (environment)
- "Add SwiftUI screen" → ios-ui first (architecture), then maybe ios-integration if using system features
- "App is slow" → ios-performance first (diagnose), then fix the specific domain
- "Network request failing" → ios-build first (environment check), then ios-networking (implementation)
iOS Project Detection
Axiom skills apply when:
- Working directory contains
.xcodeprojor.xcworkspace - User mentions iOS, Swift, Xcode, SwiftUI, UIKit
- User asks about Apple frameworks (SwiftData, CloudKit, etc.)
- User reports iOS-specific errors (concurrency, memory, build failures)
Using Axiom Router Skills
Axiom uses router skills for progressive disclosure:
- Check the appropriate router skill first (ios-build, axiom-ios-ui, axiom-ios-data, etc.)
- Router will invoke the specialized skill(s) you actually need
- Follow the specialized skill exactly
Do not skip the router. Routers have decision logic to select the right specialized skill.
Multi-Domain Questions
When a question spans multiple domains, invoke ALL relevant routers — don't stop after the first one.
Examples:
- "My SwiftUI view doesn't update when SwiftData changes" → invoke both ios-ui AND ios-data
- "My widget isn't showing updated data from SwiftData" → invoke both ios-integration AND ios-data
- "My Foundation Models session freezes the UI" → invoke both ios-ai AND ios-concurrency
- "My Core Data saves lose data from background tasks" → invoke both ios-data AND ios-concurrency
How to tell: If the question mentions symptoms from two different domains, or involves two different frameworks, invoke both routers. Each router has cross-domain routing guidance for common overlaps.
Backward Compatibility
- Direct skill invocation still works:
/skill axiom-swift-concurrency - Commands work unchanged:
/axiom:fix-build,/axiom:audit-accessibility - Agents work via routing or direct command invocation
When Axiom Skills Don't Apply
Skip Axiom skills for:
- Non-iOS/Swift projects (Android, web, backend)
- Generic programming questions unrelated to Apple platforms
- Questions about Claude Code itself (use claude-code-guide skill)
But when in doubt for iOS/Swift work: check first, decide later.
How to use axiom-using-axiom on Cursor
AI-first code editor with Composer
Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add axiom-using-axiom
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches axiom-using-axiom from GitHub repository charleswiltgen/axiom and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate axiom-using-axiom. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /axiom-using-axiom) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
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Use Cases▌
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Stakeholder Communication
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
- ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
- ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
- ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Installation Steps
- 1.Install product management skill
- 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
- 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
- 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
- 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
- 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
- 7.Share effective prompts with product team
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
- ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
- ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
- ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
- ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
- +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
- +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
- +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
- +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
- +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition
✗ Don't
- −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
- −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
- −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
- −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
- −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
- ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
- ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
- ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
Learning Path▌
- 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
- 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
- 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
- 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★44 reviews- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Dec 24, 2024
axiom-using-axiom fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Naina Bansal· Dec 20, 2024
We added axiom-using-axiom from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 16, 2024
Useful defaults in axiom-using-axiom — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Layla Thompson· Dec 16, 2024
axiom-using-axiom fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Amina Thomas· Dec 16, 2024
axiom-using-axiom has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Henry Mehta· Dec 8, 2024
Useful defaults in axiom-using-axiom — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Kofi Lopez· Nov 27, 2024
axiom-using-axiom has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 7, 2024
axiom-using-axiom has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Advait Gonzalez· Nov 7, 2024
Useful defaults in axiom-using-axiom — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 26, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: axiom-using-axiom is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
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