How do I add intents to an app?

To add intents to an app, you can follow the guidance provided in the WWDC sessions on app intents. Here are some key points:

1. Identify Core Features: Start by identifying the core features of your app that can be exposed as app intents. These should be actions and content that are meaningful to users and can be presented outside your app, such as through Siri, Spotlight, or Shortcuts.

2. Design App Intents: Design your app intents to be flexible and readable. Each intent should have a clear summary of what it does, starting with the app followed by a verb, and include any necessary parameters. Avoid creating multiple intents for the same task; instead, use parameters to make a single intent flexible.

3. Structure Intents: Structure your intents to be useful across various configurations. For example, if your app supports live activities or audio playback, create intents that allow these actions to be performed from the background.

4. Use Parameters: If your intent requires input, such as selecting a mode or entering text, use parameters to allow users to customize the intent. Ensure that the parameter summary is always readable as a sentence.

5. Open When Run: Consider whether your intent should open the app when it runs. This can be useful for intents that result in a change in the app UI, such as creating a new item.

For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the session Design App Intents for system experiences (01:50) and Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents (05:44). These sessions provide insights into which app intents to make and how to structure them effectively.