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App Intents - Apple's new framework integrating Siri and Apple Intelligence
App Intents is a new framework introduced by Apple that allows developers to integrate Siri and Apple Intelligence on platforms such as iOS and macOS, enabling application functionality and system experience (such as Siri, Spotlight search, Shortcuts, etc.).
What are App Intents?
App Intents is a new framework from Apple that allows developers to integrate Siri and Apple Intelligence on platforms such as iOS and macOS, enabling seamless integration of application functionality with system experiences (such as Siri, Spotlight search, and Shortcuts). Based on defined application intents, entities, and options, App Intents allows users to directly control applications with Siri, search application content, create automations, and enhance the intelligence and convenience of applications.
The main functions of App Intents
- Control apps directly with SiriUsers can directly issue commands to Siri, such as "Find my flight" or "Add to to-do list," and Siri will directly interact with the application to perform the task.
- App content appears in Spotlight search.Users can directly search for content within the app using Spotlight search, allowing for quick access without opening the app.
- Supports shortcuts and automationUsers can create and use shortcuts to automate specific application operations, improving efficiency.
- Operation triggered via hardware buttonSupports quick launch of specific app functions using physical buttons on iPhone or Apple Watch, such as opening the camera or starting fitness tracking with one click.
The technical principles of App Intents
- Intent DefinitionDevelopers use specific frameworks (such as...)
INIntentDefine the intent of the application's response. An intent is a high-level abstraction of an application's functionality, such as payment, reservation, or message sending. - Intent ExtensionTo handle intents, developers create an Intent Extension, a special application extension used to process and respond to intent requests sent by Siri.
- Parameters and user inputAn intent contains parameters that define the input required to execute the intent. For example, an intent to send a message might require the recipient's name and the message content.
- Dialogue ManagementFor multi-step interaction intents, App Intents provides dialogue management features, enabling applications to guide users to complete operations based on dialogue steps.
- Response processingThe intent extension is responsible for handling user requests, performing corresponding operations, and returning results.
App Intents project address
- Project official website:developer.apple.com/documentation/appintents
Application scenarios of App Intents
- Voice-controlled email clientUsers can give commands directly to the email client using Siri, such as, "Hey Siri, read me unread emails." Siri will then open the email app and read aloud the latest unread emails.
- Smart Home ControlUsers can control smart devices in their homes using Siri, for example, by saying, "Hey Siri, turn on the living room lights." Siri will then integrate with the smart home system to perform the corresponding actions.
- Quick Note-TakingUsers can quickly take notes using Siri, such as: "Hey Siri, jot down my thoughts: 'I need to prepare a PowerPoint presentation for tomorrow's meeting.'" Siri will then save this note to the user's designated note-taking app.
- Schedule ManagementUsers can quickly add or modify schedules using Siri, for example, "Hey Siri, schedule a meeting for tomorrow at 2 p.m. Siri will interact with the user's calendar app to create the new schedule event.
- Health trackingUsers can activate health tracking with Siri, such as saying, "Hey Siri, start my running workout." Siri will then communicate with the health tracking app to record the user's workout data.