winui-app

Automate WinUI 3 app setup and environment readiness checks.

2|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
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.