# NSHostingSceneRepresentation An AppKit type that hosts and can present SwiftUI scenes ``` @MainActor class NSHostingSceneRepresentation where Content : Scene ``` ## Overview Use instances of this type with `NSApplication.addSceneRepresentation(_:)` to include SwiftUI scene functionality in an app which uses the AppKit app lifecycle. For example, you can add a `Settings` scene to your app and present it when the corresponding menu item is selected: ``` import AppKit import SwiftUI @main class ApplicationDelegate: NSApplicationDelegate { let settingsScene = NSHostingSceneRepresentation { Settings { SettingsView() } } func applicationWillFinishLaunching(_ notification: Notification) { NSApplication.shared.addSceneRepresentation(settingsScene) } @IBAction func showAppSettings(_ sender: NSMenuItem) { settingsScene.environment.openSettings() } } ``` --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)