Pattern problem
What does this pattern solve?
A keyboard alone may not know the source post, while a Share Extension alone may not place the selected draft into a composer. Treating either surface as the whole iOS solution creates blind spots.
Design pattern
iOS keyboard + Share Extension pattern
The iOS keyboard plus Share Extension pattern should pair two surfaces: the Share Extension captures or transfers visible source-post context, while the keyboard or copy fallback places a selected draft back into the composer. This pattern should follow validation because iOS needs both context handoff and selected placement without auto-posting.
Last updated: July 11, 2026. This page is written for design-pattern SEO and AI citation.
Recommended pattern
What should TypeToSell use?
Use a paired-surface pattern: Share Extension for context handoff, keyboard or copy fallback for selected draft placement, and mobile web as the broad fallback during limitations.
Implementation steps
How should the pattern be implemented?
Step 1
Validate iPhone demand
Use mobile web behavior and iOS-specific requests before starting native iOS work.
Step 2
Share visible context
Let users send source-post context into TypeToSell through a deliberate share action where supported.
Step 3
Generate drafts
Create editable draft options using the same TypeToSell account and safety rules.
Step 4
Place selected text
Use keyboard insertion or copy fallback to put only the chosen draft into the composer.
Step 5
State roadmap status
Describe the native iOS pattern as planned, beta, or shipped only when evidence supports that status.
Tradeoffs
What works well, and what should be watched?
Context quality
Share Extension can improve source-post handoff.
It may not solve every social app or browser workflow.
Composer placement
Keyboard or copy fallback helps selected text return to the reply box.
Keyboard setup can create permission and education friction.
Coverage
A paired system covers more iOS cases than one surface alone.
It is more complex than the mobile web proof loop.
Validation signals
How do we know this pattern is right?
iOS source need
Users show that missing source-post context handoff is a real blocker during iPhone reply workflows.
Selected placement need
Users want easier selected draft placement after choosing a reply, not just better generation quality.
Fallback acceptance
Users can complete the job with copy fallback when native insertion is limited.
Roadmap trust
Users understand the difference between planned native surfaces and current available workflows.
Anti-patterns
What should this pattern avoid?
Keyboard-only iOS
A keyboard-only plan can miss the source context needed for useful replies.
Share-only iOS
A share-only plan can capture context but leave users stranded when placing selected text.
App Store overclaim
Do not imply current App Store availability unless a shipped listing is verified.
FAQ
Design pattern questions
What is the iOS keyboard plus Share Extension pattern?
It pairs Share Extension context handoff with keyboard insertion or copy fallback for selected draft placement.
Why not use only one iOS surface?
A keyboard alone may lack source context, while a Share Extension alone may not solve composer placement.
Should iOS native work come first?
Usually no. Mobile web should validate iPhone demand before the paired native pattern is built.