Question 1

How do I add ColorSet to my Xcode project?

Accepted Answer

Integrate ColorSetKit via Swift Package Manager or manually, include a Colors.colorset file in your app bundle, and use NSColor.colorFromColorSet in your code. The README provides basic usage but lacks detailed setup steps, so check the repository for examples.

Question 2

ColorSet vs Apple Asset Catalog: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use ColorSet if you need dark mode support on macOS versions before 10.13, as it provides backward compatibility. For apps targeting only 10.13+, stick with Apple's Asset Catalog to avoid extra dependencies and leverage native integration.

Question 3

Can ColorSet work with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

ColorSet is designed for AppKit and uses NSColor, so integration with SwiftUI requires adapting NSColor to Color, adding complexity. It's not optimized for SwiftUI's declarative color system out of the box.

Question 4

How to create a custom color set with ColorSet?

Accepted Answer

Use the ColorSet macOS app to create .colorset files with color names and optional dark variants. Then, add the file to your Xcode project and reference colors by name using NSColor.colorFromColorSet, as shown in the README example.

Question 5

Does ColorSet support dynamic color changes at runtime?

Accepted Answer

ColorSet can adapt to UI theme changes (e.g., light/dark mode) via colorFromColorSet calls, but modifying .colorset files dynamically requires re-embedding them in the app bundle, which isn't straightforward for runtime updates.

Question 6

What macOS versions does ColorSet support?

Accepted Answer

ColorSet is designed to work on macOS versions older than 10.13 for backward compatibility, as per the README. It likely supports a range of versions, but specific minimum requirements aren't detailed; check the repository or documentation for exact compatibility.

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