SwipeCellKit
A swipeable UITableViewCell/UICollectionViewCell library for iOS, inspired by the stock Mail.app and implemented in Swift.
What is SwipeCellKit?
SwipeCellKit is an open-source Swift library that enables developers to add swipeable actions to UITableViewCell and UICollectionViewCell in iOS apps. It replicates the swipe interaction found in Apple's Mail app, providing a set of customizable transitions and expansion styles for actions like delete, archive, or more. The library solves the problem of implementing consistent, native-feeling swipe gestures without building them from scratch.
iOS developers building apps with table views or collection views who need to add interactive swipe actions to list items, such as in email clients, task managers, or social media feeds.
Developers choose SwipeCellKit for its high fidelity to iOS design standards, extensive customization options for transitions and expansions, and support for both UITableView and UICollectionView. It saves development time compared to custom implementations while offering a polished, accessible user experience.
Overview
Swipeable UITableViewCell/UICollectionViewCell based on the stock Mail.app, implemented in Swift.
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding delete or archive swipe actions to a list in an iOS app
- Implementing customizable swipe gestures in UITableView or UICollectionView
- Creating email client interfaces with Mail.app-like swipe interactions
- Building task management apps with swipe-to-complete or swipe-to-delete features
- Enhancing iOS app UX with haptic feedback during swipe actions
- Developing accessible list interfaces with swipeable cells in Swift
Not Ideal For
- Projects built entirely with SwiftUI that require native swipe gestures without UIKit bridging
- Apps needing swipe actions on custom UI elements beyond UITableViewCell or UICollectionViewCell
- Teams prioritizing zero-dependency, lightweight solutions for simple swipe-to-delete without customization
- Applications requiring multi-directional swipes (e.g., up/down) for advanced interactions
Pros & Cons
Pros
Closely mimics Apple's Mail.app swipe interactions, providing a familiar and polished user experience that reduces design friction, as highlighted in the README's demo gifs and philosophy.
Offers multiple transition styles (Border, Drag, Reveal) and expansion behaviors (Selection, Destructive, Fill) with delegate support for advanced tweaks, allowing fine-grained control over appearance and animations.
Works seamlessly with both UITableView and UICollectionView, providing versatility across different list interfaces in iOS apps, as demonstrated in the usage examples.
Includes accessibility support and Dark Mode compatibility out of the box, ensuring inclusive design without extra effort from developers.
Cons
Exclusively targets UIKit, making it unsuitable for SwiftUI-based projects without complex bridging, which limits adoption in modern iOS development trends.
Some expansion styles like .fill require manual calling of fulfill() in action handlers, adding boilerplate code and potential for errors, as noted in the Advanced Guide.
Advanced features such as custom transitions or expansions demand deep understanding of delegates and styles, which can be overwhelming for straightforward implementations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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