winui-app

Automate WinUI 3 app setup and environment readiness checks.

2|Updated Apr 12, 2026

Search Tags:#scaffolding #setup #winui #winui3 #developer-mode #packaged #unpackaged

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npx skills add https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox --skill winui-app-metric-space-ai

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Skill: winui-app
Source: https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox/tree/main/skills/packs/development/winui-app
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox --skill winui-app-metric-space-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Bootstrap, design, and troubleshooting support for WinUI 3 desktop apps, helping teams set up development environments, scaffold new projects, and plan modern Windows UX.

Core Features & Use Cases

Grounded setup and scaffolding for new WinUI 3 projects, including environment checks, prerequisite installation, and template selection.
Guidance on environment readiness, packaging decisions (packaged vs unpackaged), and standard WinUI project structure.
Comprehensive design, implementation, and troubleshooting patterns aligned with Microsoft Learn, WinUI Gallery, and Windows App SDK samples.

Quick Start

Run the bundled setup flow to scaffold a new WinUI 3 desktop app in your current workspace.

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 new WinUI 3 desktop app from scratch?▼

To scaffold a new WinUI 3 desktop app, run the bundled setup flow in your workspace to automate environment checks, install Visual Studio, Windows App SDK workloads, and enable developer mode.

What do I need to set up a WinUI 3 development environment?▼

Setting up a WinUI 3 environment requires enabling developer mode, installing Visual Studio, and adding the Windows App SDK workloads via the automated bootstrap configuration.

Should I choose packaged or unpackaged deployment for my WinUI 3 app?▼

Choosing packaged or unpackaged deployment for your WinUI 3 app depends on your distribution needs; the setup flow provides targeted guidance to help you decide the correct packaging model.

How do I troubleshoot Windows App SDK prerequisite installation issues?▼

Troubleshoot Windows App SDK installation by running the environment readiness checks, which validate prerequisites, align with the setup flow, and orchestrate the bootstrap to install missing workloads.

Where can I find WinUI 3 design guidance aligned with Microsoft Learn?▼

WinUI 3 design guidance is integrated into the setup flow, offering comprehensive implementation and troubleshooting patterns aligned with Microsoft Learn, WinUI Gallery, and Windows App SDK samples.