| name | minesweeper-menubar |
| description | A Swift macOS menu-bar icon app concept for playing Minesweeper in a compact native popover. |
Minesweeper Menu Bar
Use this skill when the user wants a Swift menu bar icon app that plays Minesweeper, or a directly comparable grid-based puzzle in a compact macOS popover.
Presentation
- Keep the app clearly Mac-native and menu-bar first.
- Let the icon feel playful without turning the UI into toy chrome.
- Prioritize board readability and quick replay.
Build shape
- Prefer a SwiftUI
MenuBarExtra shell.
- Keep the board playable without opening a second window.
- Put timer, flags, and reset near the top of the popover.
- Make the first click safe and replay instant.
Guardrails
- Do not turn it into a launcher, dashboard, or account-backed service.
- Do not rely on background agents or unsupported system tricks.
- Keep the scope to one polished Minesweeper loop before adding variants.
Prototype
- SwiftUI starter files live in
prototype/.
- The prototype includes a playable board, reveal and flag modes, timer, local best-time tracking, and a menu bar entry point.
When extending
- Add difficulty levels only if the popover still reads clearly.
- Reuse the shell for other micro games only after the Minesweeper interaction feels solid.
