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Learn how to successfully integrate SnapKit with `UIHostingController` in SwiftUI and avoid common errors.
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How to Fix SnapKit Errors with UIHostingController in SwiftUI

Integrating SnapKit with a UIHostingController in SwiftUI projects can sometimes lead to confusion, especially when errors arise from trying to apply constraints to the hosting controller directly. If you've encountered the error message "Value of type 'UIHostingController' has no member 'snp'", then you're not alone. This issue stems from misunderstandings about how SnapKit and SwiftUI work together. In this post, we will explore this problem and provide a clear solution to successfully implementing constraints using SnapKit with SwiftUI views.

Understanding the Problem

What is UIHostingController?

UIHostingController acts as a bridge between SwiftUI and UIKit. It allows you to embed a SwiftUI view into your existing UIKit projects, letting you leverage the strengths of both frameworks. Here’s a brief overview of how it works:

Subclass of UIViewController: UIHostingController inherits from the UIViewController, so you can use it like any other view controller in UIKit.

Wrapping SwiftUI Views: It wraps a SwiftUI view and displays it inside a standard UIView.

Identifying the Error

The error occurs when you attempt to use SnapKit’s snp property directly on the UIHostingController, like so:

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This happens because snp is a part of SnapKit’s syntax for laying out constraints, and it only applies to UIView subclasses—not directly to view controllers such as UIHostingController.

The Solution: Setting Constraints Correctly

To apply constraints to your SwiftUI view embedded in a UIHostingController, you should target the hosted view (vc.view) instead of the controller itself. Here’s how you can correctly set up your constraints using SnapKit.

Updated Code Example

Instead of trying to access snp on the UIHostingController, modify your code as follows:

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Breakdown of the Solution

Create the UIHostingController: Instantiate it using your SwiftUI view as the root view.

Add it as a Child View Controller: Utilize the appropriate methods to add it as a child.

Add its View to the Parent View: This is where it matters; apply Auto Layout constraints to vc.view, not directly to vc.

Set Auto Layout Constraints with SnapKit: Use SnapKit’s makeConstraints function to define how vc.view should be laid out.

Conclusion

By clarifying how to interact with UIHostingController and applying constraints only to the view, you can effectively integrate SnapKit with SwiftUI. This adjustment not only resolves the error but also enhances your workflow, allowing you to leverage both UIKit and SwiftUI seamlessly.

With this knowledge, you should be able to tackle constraints in your projects with confidence, ensuring a smooth integration of SnapKit and SwiftUI.