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maui-geolocation

Provides DI-friendly geolocation service for .NET MAUI apps.

Updated Dec 25, 2025
Search Tags:#geolocation#maui#dotnet-maui#location-permission#continuous-location#get-location
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npx skills add https://github.com/heldercsousa/MyVocaList --skill maui-geolocation-heldercsousa
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maui-geolocation
Source: https://github.com/heldercsousa/MyVocaList/tree/main/.claude/skills/maui-geolocation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heldercsousa/MyVocaList --skill maui-geolocation-heldercsousa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Access to device geolocation in .NET MAUI apps often requires boilerplate, platform-specific handling, and manual permission management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • One-shot location retrieval using Geolocation.Default.GetLocationAsync with configurable accuracy and timeout.
  • Continuous location tracking via StartListeningForegroundAsync and LocationChanged events, along with CancellationToken support.
  • DI-friendly service wrapper and clear platform-permission guidance to streamline MVVM integrations.

Quick Start

Request the current location by invoking Geolocation.Default.GetLocationAsync with a GeolocationRequest and a CancellationToken, and handle permission prompts if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about maui-geolocation

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

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How do I get continuous geolocation updates in a .NET MAUI app?▼

Track continuous geolocation in .NET MAUI by calling StartListeningForegroundAsync and handling LocationChanged events with CancellationToken support. This provides ongoing location updates for active foreground scenarios.

What platform permissions do I need for .NET MAUI device location access?▼

Device location access in .NET MAUI requires configuring platform-specific permissions for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows before querying coordinates. The Skill provides clear guidance to manage these prompts correctly.

How do I retrieve a one-shot location in dotnet-maui using GeolocationRequest?▼

Retrieve a one-shot location in dotnet-maui by invoking Geolocation.Default.GetLocationAsync with a configured GeolocationRequest and a CancellationToken. This handles accuracy and timeout settings for the fetch.

Can I integrate geolocation services into an MVVM app with dependency injection?▼

Yes, you can integrate geolocation into MVVM apps using a DI-friendly service wrapper. This wrapper streamlines dependency injection and manages one-shot or continuous location retrieval logic for your view models.

Does .NET MAUI geolocation support mock-location detection?▼

Yes, .NET MAUI geolocation handling includes mock-location detection to identify spoofed coordinates. This ensures the retrieved device location data is authentic and not artificially simulated.

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