adding-tool-window-toolbars
CommunityAdd tool window toolbars to VS extensions.
Software Engineering#extensibility#toolbar#visual-studio#tool-window#vsct#toolwindow-toolbar#community-toolkit
Authormadskristensen
Version1.0.0
Installs0
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What problem does it solve?
Tool windows in Visual Studio extensions often lack consistent, native toolbars; this skill provides guidance to declare and wire tool window toolbars declaratively for correct command routing, theming, and behavior across VS extensions.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Declarative toolbar definitions via VSCT (for VSSDK/Community Toolkit) or ToolbarConfiguration (VisualStudio.Extensibility).
- Grouping, iconography, and docking support to place toolbars at the top or sides of tool windows.
- Use cases include adding primary actions to a tool window, organizing commands, and ensuring keyboard shortcuts and theming integrate with Visual Studio.
Quick Start
Create or modify a tool window and declare its toolbar using VSCT or ToolbarConfiguration, then bind the toolbar to the ToolWindowPane and implement command handlers.
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
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