winui-app

Bootstraps WinUI 3 desktop apps with guided setup, scaffolding, and verification.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Skill: winui-app
Source: https://github.com/allenbenj/pages/tree/main/.agents/skills/winui-app
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/allenbenj/pages --skill winui-app-allenbenj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a guided bootstrap and environment setup for WinUI 3 desktop apps using the Windows App SDK, enabling fast, consistent project initiation and ready-to-run verification.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bundled bootstrap and setup choreography via config.yaml to initialize a WinUI 3 project.
  • Guidance on packaging model selection (packaged vs unpackaged) and first-sprint scaffold.
  • Step-by-step workflow for initial scaffold, environment checks, and launch verification, plus references for deeper guidance.

Quick Start

Run the bundled setup-and-scaffold flow in this skill to create your first WinUI 3 desktop app.

Frequently Asked Questions about winui-app

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

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How do I scaffold a WinUI 3 desktop app with the Windows App SDK?

To scaffold a WinUI 3 desktop app, run the bundled setup-and-scaffold flow to initialize your project, apply environment checks, and verify the launch. This provides a stepwise workflow for ready-to-run project creation.

Should my WinUI 3 app be packaged or unpackaged?

Choosing between packaged and unpackaged models depends on your deployment needs. This Skill provides guided selection during the bootstrap flow to help you determine the correct packaging model for your Windows App SDK application.

What are the prerequisites for setting up a WinUI 3 project?

Setting up a WinUI 3 project requires auditing your development environment first. The bootstrap workflow performs initial environment checks to ensure all necessary Windows App SDK prerequisites are met before scaffolding begins.

What is the best way to bootstrap a new WinUI 3 application?

The best way to bootstrap a new WinUI 3 application is using a config.yaml orchestrated workflow. It choreographs setup, project creation, and launch verification to ensure fast and consistent project initiation.

How do I verify my WinUI 3 app launch after scaffolding?

To verify your WinUI 3 app launch, follow the stepwise workflow included in the bootstrap flow. It performs launch verification immediately after the initial scaffold to confirm your Windows App SDK project is ready-to-run.