axiom-metal-migration

Plan phased OpenGL/OpenGL ES or DirectX to Metal migrations on Apple platforms.

Updated Dec 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pradeepmouli/swift-template --skill axiom-metal-migration-pradeepmouli
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Skill: axiom-metal-migration
Source: https://github.com/pradeepmouli/swift-template/tree/main/.agents/skills/axiom-metal-migration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pradeepmouli/swift-template --skill axiom-metal-migration-pradeepmouli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Metal migration planning for porting OpenGL/OpenGL ES or DirectX code to Apple Metal on iOS/macOS/tvOS, including decision guidance between translation layers and native rewrites, migration strategy, and anti-pattern avoidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pattern 1: Translation Layer (MetalANGLE) for quick demos and prototypes with caveats
  • Pattern 2: Native Metal Rewrite with phased migration and validation
  • Migration planning and anti-pattern guidance for successful porting across Apple platforms

Quick Start

Assess your codebase to decide between a translation-layer path and a native Metal rewrite, then outline a phased migration plan and validation strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about axiom-metal-migration

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I port OpenGL to Metal on Apple platforms?▼

Port OpenGL to Metal by assessing your codebase to decide between a translation-layer path for quick prototypes or a native rewrite for production. Outline a phased migration plan with validation strategy to ensure safe porting across iOS, macOS, and tvOS.

What is the best way to migrate DirectX code to Metal?▼

Migrating DirectX code to Metal requires choosing between a translation layer and a native rewrite. Apply migration planning and anti-pattern guidance to execute a phased porting strategy with risk assessment and validation tooling for Apple platforms.

When should I use a Metal translation layer instead of a native rewrite?▼

Use a Metal translation layer like MetalANGLE for quick demos and prototypes when speed is prioritized. Choose a native Metal rewrite for production projects requiring phased migration, shader porting, and performance tuning.

How do I plan a phased Metal migration for an iOS app?▼

Plan a phased Metal migration by assessing your iOS app's codebase, outlining a step-by-step porting strategy, and establishing validation tooling. Include risk assessment and anti-pattern avoidance to verify safe shader porting and performance tuning.

What are common anti-patterns to avoid during Metal porting?▼

Common Metal porting anti-patterns involve skipping validation tooling or ignoring risk assessment during shader porting. Avoid these by following a phased migration strategy with anti-pattern guidance to ensure verifiable, safe porting across Apple platforms.

Can I use MetalANGLE for a full production graphics migration?▼

MetalANGLE is suited for quick demos and prototypes with caveats, not full production graphics migration. For production, execute a native Metal rewrite using a phased migration plan and validation tooling to ensure performance tuning and safe porting.