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winui-app

Set up WinUI 3 environments and scaffold C# projects with the Windows App SDK.

1|1|Updated Mar 7, 2026
Search Tags:#desktop development#c##ui development#winui#windows app sdk#visual studio
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npx skills add https://github.com/itsmichaelwest/agent-kit --skill winui-app-itsmichaelwest
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: winui-app
Source: https://github.com/itsmichaelwest/agent-kit/tree/main/skills/winui-app
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/itsmichaelwest/agent-kit --skill winui-app-itsmichaelwest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and automated setup for developing modern desktop applications using WinUI 3 and the Windows App SDK, ensuring a robust and up-to-date development environment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Environment Setup: Enables quick setup of the development machine with necessary tools like Visual Studio and SDKs.
  • Project Scaffolding: Generates a new WinUI 3 project based on official templates.
  • Development Guidance: Offers best practices for UI design, theming, responsiveness, and accessibility.
  • Use Case: When setting up a new machine for WinUI development or starting a brand new WinUI 3 application, this Skill ensures all prerequisites are met and a project is correctly scaffolded.

Quick Start

Use the winui-app skill to set up your machine and create a new WinUI 3 application.

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 set up my environment for WinUI 3 desktop development?▼

To set up WinUI 3 desktop development, you need Visual Studio with the WinUI workloads and the Windows App SDK installed. This Skill automates that environment setup, ensuring your machine has all the necessary prerequisites configured correctly.

What is the best way to scaffold a new WinUI 3 application in C#?▼

The best way to scaffold a new WinUI 3 application is by using official templates. This Skill generates a new WinUI 3 project based on Microsoft's templates, ensuring a correctly structured C# codebase from the start.

Do I need Visual Studio to build Windows App SDK applications?▼

Yes, you need Visual Studio with the proper WinUI workloads to build Windows App SDK applications. This Skill requires Visual Studio to facilitate the development of native WinUI 3 desktop applications on Windows.

How do I implement responsive UI design and accessibility in WinUI 3?▼

Implementing responsive UI design and accessibility in WinUI 3 requires following Microsoft's development guidance. This Skill provides best practices for UI design, theming, responsiveness, and accessibility for your desktop apps.

Can I use this Skill to modernize an existing Windows desktop application?▼

This Skill is designed for starting a brand new WinUI 3 application rather than modernizing existing ones. It focuses on project scaffolding and setting up a robust development environment for native Windows App SDK development.

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