# Carplay

Build CarPlay-enabled apps using the CarPlay framework.

- Repository: https://github.com/dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills (1266 stars)
- Category: Testing
- License: see repository
- Last updated: 2026-07-31
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills --skill carplay -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills --skill carplay -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills --skill carplay -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills --skill carplay -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills`

## Description

Build CarPlay-enabled apps using the CarPlay framework. Use when creating navigation, audio, communication, EV charging, parking, or food ordering apps for the car display, working with CPTemplateApplicationScene, CPInterfaceController template hierarchies, CPListTemplate, CPMapTemplate, CPNowPlayingTemplate, configuring CarPlay entitlements, or integrating with CarPlay Simulator for testing.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# CarPlay

Build category-entitled, template-based CarPlay apps for the vehicle display.
Scope: Swift 6.3, iOS 26+.

See [references/carplay-patterns.md](references/carplay-patterns.md) for extended patterns including full
navigation sessions, dashboard scenes, and advanced template composition.

Scope boundary: full CarPlay framework apps use category entitlements,
`CPTemplateApplicationScene`, `CPTemplateApplicationSceneDelegate`,
`CPInterfaceController`, and system `CPTemplate` navigation. CarPlay-visible
WidgetKit widgets and ActivityKit Live Activities are separate system
experiences; route their implementation to those domains while keeping
CarPlay-specific validation here.

## Contents

- [Entitlements and Setup](#entitlements-and-setup)
- [Scene Configuration](#scene-configuration)
- [Templates Overview](#templates-overview)
- [Navigation Apps](#navigation-apps)
- [Audio Apps](#audio-apps)
- [Communication Apps](#communication-apps)
- [Point of Interest Apps](#point-of-interest-apps)
- [Testing with CarPlay Simulator](#testing-with-carplay-simulator)
- [Common Mistakes](#common-mistakes)
- [Review Checklist](#review-checklist)
- [References](#references)

## Entitlements and Setup

Request the category-specific entitlement from
[Apple's CarPlay entitlement form](https://developer.apple.com/contact/carplay),
accept the addendum, then provision the approved category key below.

### Entitlement Keys by Category

| Entitlement | Category |
|---|---|
| `com.apple.developer.carplay-audio` | Audio |
| `com.apple.developer.carplay-communication` | Communication |
| `com.apple.developer.carplay-maps` | Navigation |
| `com.apple.developer.carplay-charging` | EV Charging |
| `com.apple.developer.carplay-parking` | Parking |
| `com.apple.developer.carplay-quick-ordering` | Quick Food Ordering |

### Project Configuration

The rest: https://github.com/dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills/blob/HEAD/skills/carplay/SKILL.md