file-dialog-abstraction

Cross-platform file dialog implementation for open, save, and directory selection

509 stars

Best use case

file-dialog-abstraction is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Cross-platform file dialog implementation for open, save, and directory selection

Teams using file-dialog-abstraction 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

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/file-dialog-abstraction/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/desktop-development/skills/file-dialog-abstraction/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/file-dialog-abstraction/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How file-dialog-abstraction Compares

Feature / Agent	file-dialog-abstraction	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?

Cross-platform file dialog implementation for open, save, and directory selection

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

# file-dialog-abstraction

Implement cross-platform file dialogs for open, save, and directory selection with consistent API across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

## Capabilities

- Open file dialogs
- Save file dialogs
- Directory selection dialogs
- Multiple file selection
- File type filters
- Default paths and names
- Recent locations support

## Input Schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "projectPath": { "type": "string" },
    "framework": { "enum": ["electron", "tauri", "qt", "wpf"] },
    "dialogTypes": { "type": "array" }
  },
  "required": ["projectPath"]
}
```

## Electron Example

```javascript
const { dialog } = require('electron');

async function openFile() {
    const result = await dialog.showOpenDialog({
        properties: ['openFile', 'multiSelections'],
        filters: [
            { name: 'Documents', extensions: ['pdf', 'docx'] },
            { name: 'All Files', extensions: ['*'] }
        ]
    });
    return result.filePaths;
}
```

## Related Skills

- `file-watcher-setup`
- `file-system-integration` process

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