avalonia-ui-setup
Set up Avalonia UI project with cross-platform XAML for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Best use case
avalonia-ui-setup is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Set up Avalonia UI project with cross-platform XAML for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Teams using avalonia-ui-setup should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/avalonia-ui-setup/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How avalonia-ui-setup Compares
| Feature / Agent | avalonia-ui-setup | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Set up Avalonia UI project with cross-platform XAML for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# avalonia-ui-setup
Set up Avalonia UI project with cross-platform XAML for true cross-platform desktop development on Windows, macOS, and Linux with a single codebase.
## Capabilities
- Create Avalonia project structure
- Configure MVVM with ReactiveUI
- Set up platform-specific features
- Configure Fluent/Simple themes
- Set up native menu integration
- Configure build for all platforms
- Set up hot reload
- Generate platform-specific publishing
## Input Schema
```json
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"projectPath": { "type": "string" },
"projectName": { "type": "string" },
"theme": { "enum": ["fluent", "simple", "custom"] },
"mvvmFramework": { "enum": ["reactiveui", "community-toolkit", "custom"] }
},
"required": ["projectPath", "projectName"]
}
```
## Project Structure
```
MyAvaloniaApp/
├── App.axaml
├── MainWindow.axaml
├── ViewModels/
├── Views/
├── Models/
└── Program.cs
```
## MainWindow.axaml
```xml
<Window xmlns="https://github.com/avaloniaui"
xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
Title="My Avalonia App">
<StackPanel>
<TextBlock Text="{Binding Greeting}"/>
<Button Command="{Binding ClickCommand}">Click Me</Button>
</StackPanel>
</Window>
```
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