android-xml-views
Standards for ViewBinding, RecyclerView, and XML Layouts. Use when implementing XML layouts, ViewBinding, or RecyclerView adapters in Android. (triggers: layout/*.xml, **/*Binding.java, **/*Binding.kt, ViewBinding, ConstraintLayout, RecyclerView)
Best use case
android-xml-views is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Standards for ViewBinding, RecyclerView, and XML Layouts. Use when implementing XML layouts, ViewBinding, or RecyclerView adapters in Android. (triggers: layout/*.xml, **/*Binding.java, **/*Binding.kt, ViewBinding, ConstraintLayout, RecyclerView)
Teams using android-xml-views 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/android-xml-views/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How android-xml-views Compares
| Feature / Agent | android-xml-views | 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?
Standards for ViewBinding, RecyclerView, and XML Layouts. Use when implementing XML layouts, ViewBinding, or RecyclerView adapters in Android. (triggers: layout/*.xml, **/*Binding.java, **/*Binding.kt, ViewBinding, ConstraintLayout, RecyclerView)
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
# Android XML Views Standards ## **Priority: P1** ## Implementation Guidelines ### ViewBinding - **Standard**: Use ViewBinding for all XML layouts. - **Synthetics**: `kotlin-android-extensions` is Dead. Remove it. - **KAPT**: Avoid DataBinding unless strictly necessary (impacts build speed). ### RecyclerView - **Adapter**: Always inherit `ListAdapter` (wraps AsyncListDiffer). - **Updates**: Provide a proper `DiffUtil.ItemCallback`. NEVER call `notifyDataSetChanged()`. ### Layouts - **ConstraintLayout**: Use for complex flat hierarchies. - **Performance**: Avoid deep nesting (LinearLayout inside LinearLayout). ## Anti-Patterns - **No findViewById**: Deprecated. Use ViewBinding for all XML layouts. - **No kotlin-android-extensions**: Deprecated. Remove all `import kotlinx.android.synthetic.*`. ## References - [ViewBinding & Adapter](references/implementation.md)
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