ezui

Build Windows desktop UIs with XML, CSS-like styles, and Direct2D.

89|18|Updated Nov 5, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NewYoungCode/EzUI --skill ezui
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Skill: ezui
Source: https://github.com/NewYoungCode/EzUI/tree/main/ezui_skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NewYoungCode/EzUI --skill ezui

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

EzUI provides a comprehensive framework for building, styling, and rendering native Windows desktop UIs using a declarative XML DSL, CSS-like styles, and Direct2D drawing, reducing boilerplate and surface friction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Declarative XML layout via LoadXml and UILoader for rapid UI composition.
  • CSS-like styling with pseudo-classes, frame isolation, and resource packaging to manage themes and assets.
  • Rich widget set including BorderlessWindow, PopupWindow, Slider, RichTextView, TrayIcon, and Frame-based sub-pages for modular UI.

Quick Start

Build the EzUI example project and run the main form to see the framework in action.

Frequently Asked Questions about ezui

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build native Windows desktop UI with XML layouts?

You can build native Windows desktop UI with XML layouts by loading declarative XML through APIs like LoadXml and UILoader, which compose UI elements rapidly without manual coding boilerplate for each widget.

Can I style Windows desktop applications using CSS-like syntax with Direct2D?

Yes, you can style Windows desktop applications using CSS-like syntax with pseudo-classes and frame isolation, while Direct2D handles the underlying hardware-accelerated drawing and rendering of the styled native controls.

What is the best way to manage UI themes and assets for Windows desktop applications?

The best way to manage UI themes and assets for Windows desktop applications is using resource packaging to bundle themes and graphical assets, ensuring consistent styling and organized asset delivery across frame-isolated UI components.

Does EzUI support creating custom controls and borderless windows for Windows?

Yes, EzUI supports creating custom controls and borderless windows for Windows by providing a rich widget set including BorderlessWindow, PopupWindow, Slider, and RichTextView, alongside OnPaint-based drawing for custom rendering.

How do I load and render XML UI declarations in a native Windows application?

To load and render XML UI declarations in a native Windows application, use the UILoader and Frame APIs to parse the XML structure, apply CSS-like styles, and render the final layout using the Direct2D drawing engine.

What are the limitations of using Direct2D for custom control drawing?

When using Direct2D for custom control drawing, you must implement OnPaint-based rendering manually for complex widgets, as the framework exposes documented drawing APIs but does not auto-generate highly specialized custom graphical behaviors.