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# handle(_:completionHandler:)

Responds to a Siri intent.

```
optional func handle(_ intent: INIntent, completionHandler: @escaping (INIntentResponse) -> Void)
```

```
optional func handle(_ intent: INIntent) async -> INIntentResponse
```

## See Also

[`class WKIntentDidRunRefreshBackgroundTask`](/documentation/WatchKit/WKIntentDidRunRefreshBackgroundTask)

A background task used to update your app after a SiriKit intent runs.


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