rshankrasInstall Mapkit
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill mapkitThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
02
Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads mapkit when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the mapkit skill”. In Codex, type $mapkit.
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
- Read
geotoolbox/SKILL.md(relative to this file) plus any reference files it lists. - Apply the guidance to the user's code.
Tips for Mapkit
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 30 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Mapkit
What does the Mapkit skill do?
MapKit and GeoToolbox skills — PlaceDescriptor patterns, geocoding, and cross-service place identifiers with MapKit integration. Use when working with maps, place data, or geocoding.
How do I install Mapkit?
Run "npx skills add rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill mapkit" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Mapkit work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Mapkit uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Mapkit free?
Mapkit is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Mapkit?
Mapkit is published by rshankras in the rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills repository, together with 29 other skills.
