gpui
GPUI framework knowledge covering actions/keybindings, async/background tasks, context management (App/Window/Context /AsyncApp), custom elements (low-level Element trait), entity state management, event system, focus handling, global state, layout/styling (flexbox/CSS-like), and testing. Use when working with any GPUI framework concept, building GPUI applications, or needing guidance on GPUI-specific APIs and patterns.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/longbridge/gpui-kit --skill gpui- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads gpui automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Navigation
Load the relevant reference file based on the task:
| Topic | File | When to load |
|---|---|---|
| Actions & keybindings | action.md | actions!, bind_keys, on_action, key_context |
| Async & background tasks | async.md | cx.spawn, background_spawn, Task, async I/O |
| Context management | context.md | App, Window, Context<T>, AsyncApp |
| Custom elements (low-level) | element.md | Element trait, request_layout, prepaint, paint |
| Entity state | entity.md | Entity<T>, WeakEntity, state management |
| Events & subscriptions | event.md | cx.emit, cx.subscribe, cx.observe |
| Focus & keyboard nav | focus-handle.md | FocusHandle, track_focus, Tab navigation |
| Global state | global.md | Global trait, cx.set_global, app-wide config |
| Layout & styling | layout-style.md | div(), h_flex(), v_flex(), flexbox, overflow, positioning |
| ElementId | element-id.md | ElementId, .id(), uniqueness rules, stateful elements |
| Testing | test.md | #[gpui::test], TestAppContext, VisualTestContext |
Extended References
For deep-dive topics, additional reference files are available:
Element trait:
- element-api.md — complete API, hitbox system, event handling
- element-patterns.md — text, interactive, container, composite patterns
- element-examples.md — full examples: text, interactive, complex elements
- element-best-practices.md — performance, state, common pitfalls
- element-advanced.md — masonry/circular layouts, async updates, virtual lists
Entity management:
- entity-api.md — complete Entity API, methods, lifecycle
- entity-patterns.md — model-view, cross-entity communication, observer
- entity-best-practices.md — memory, performance, lifecycle
- entity-advanced.md — collections, registry, debounce, state machines
Testing:
- test-examples.md — testing examples and patterns
- test-reference.md — complete testing API reference
FAQ
What does the gpui skill do?
GPUI framework knowledge covering actions/keybindings, async/background tasks, context management (App/Window/Context /AsyncApp), custom elements (low-level Element trait), entity state management, event system, focus handling, global state, layout/styling (flexbox/CSS-like), and testing. Use when working with any GPUI framework concept, building GPUI applications, or needing guidance on GPUI-specific APIs and patterns.
How do I install gpui?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/longbridge/gpui-kit --skill gpui in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/gpui/ (personal) or .claude/skills/gpui/ (project).
Which AI agents can use gpui?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is gpui safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains gpui?
It is published by longbridge in longbridge/gpui-kit. It has 336 recorded installs.
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