mapbox-ios-patterns

Mapbox iOS Integration Patterns

Official patterns for integrating Mapbox Maps SDK v11 on iOS with Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit.

Use this skill when:

• Installing and configuring Mapbox Maps SDK for iOS
• Adding markers and annotations to maps
• Showing user location and tracking with camera
• Adding custom data (GeoJSON) to maps
• Working with map styles, camera, or user interaction
• Handling feature interactions and taps

Official Resources:

• iOS Maps Guides
• API Reference
• Example Apps

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Installation & Setup

Requirements

• iOS 14+
• Xcode 15+
• Swift 5.9+
• Free Mapbox account

Step 1: Configure Access Token

Add your public token to Info.plist:

<key>MBXAccessToken</key>
<string>pk.your_mapbox_token_here</string>

Get your token: Sign in at mapbox.com

Step 2: Add Swift Package Dependency

1. File → Add Package Dependencies
2. Enter URL: https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-maps-ios.git
3. Version: "Up to Next Major" from 11.0.0
4. Verify four dependencies appear: MapboxCommon, MapboxCoreMaps, MapboxMaps, Turf

Alternative: CocoaPods or direct download (install guide)

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Map Initialization

SwiftUI Pattern

Basic map:

import SwiftUI
import MapboxMaps

struct ContentView: View {
    @State private var viewport: Viewport = .camera(
        center: CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: 37.7749, longitude: -122.4194),
        zoom: 12
    )

    var body: some View {
        Map(viewport: $viewport)
            .mapStyle(.standard)
    }
}

With ornaments:

Map(viewport: $viewport)
    .mapStyle(.standard)
    .ornamentOptions(OrnamentOptions(
        scaleBar: .init(visibility: .visible),
        compass: .init(visibility: .adaptive),
        logo: .init(position: .bottomLeading)
    ))