how can I make an app clip?

Asked on 2024-07-30

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To create an App Clip, you can follow the guidance provided in the session "Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents" from WWDC 2024. Here are the steps you can take:

  1. Understand the Framework: Familiarize yourself with the App Intents framework, which is the foundation for creating App Clips and other features like Siri shortcuts, widgets, and more. This framework allows you to share code between different features, making the development process more efficient.

  2. Write the Code: Start by adding features to your app that can be used in an App Clip. For example, you can create shortcuts actions, home screen widgets, control center controls, and app shortcuts for Spotlight and Siri. These features are all based on the App Intents framework.

  3. Create App Shortcuts: Define app shortcuts that highlight important functions of your app. These shortcuts can be offered in various features such as Spotlight, the action button, and Apple Pencil Pro, without needing your app to be running.

  4. Adopt Features: Use app intents to adopt features like Siri, shortcuts, widgets, and more. This allows users to interact with your app even when they are not directly in it, improving the overall user experience.

For a detailed walkthrough, you can refer to the "Building the code" chapter in the session Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents.

Relevant Sessions

  1. Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents
  2. What’s new in App Store Connect

These sessions will provide you with the necessary information and examples to get started with creating an App Clip for your app.