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syncfusion-maui-date-picker

Implements Syncfusion .NET MAUI DatePicker (SfDatePicker) control for date selection. Use when implementing date pickers, adding date selection UI, or working with SfDatePicker control. Covers date picker appearance customization (headers, footers, columns), date formatting (20+ predefined formats), date restrictions (min/max dates, blackout dates), and picker modes (Dialog, RelativeDialog).

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-maui-date-picker
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads syncfusion-maui-date-picker automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    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.

Implementing Syncfusion .NET MAUI DatePicker (SfDatePicker)

Syncfusion .NET MAUI DatePicker (SfDatePicker) control allows you to select dates with a visually rich, customizable picker interface. The control supports dialog and drop-down modes, extensive customization options, date restrictions, formatting, localization, and accessibility features.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

  • Implement date selection - Add date picker controls to .NET MAUI applications
  • Format dates - Display dates in various formats (20+ predefined options)
  • Restrict date selection - Set minimum/maximum dates, blackout specific dates
  • Customize appearance - Style headers, footers, column headers, selection views
  • Handle date events - Respond to date selection, dialog open/close, OK/Cancel actions
  • Configure picker modes - Use Dialog, RelativeDialog, or Default display modes
  • Add intervals - Set day/month/year intervals for selection
  • Enable accessibility - Support keyboard navigation and localization
  • Apply modern effects - Implement liquid glass effect (.NET 10+)

Component Overview

Key Capabilities:

  • Date Selection - Interactive date picker with day, month, year columns
  • Multiple Formats - 20+ predefined date formats (dd/MM/yyyy, MM/dd/yyyy, etc.)
  • Picker Modes - Dialog, RelativeDialog with customizable positions
  • Customization - Headers, footers, column headers, selection views, colors, fonts
  • Date Restrictions - Min/max dates, blackout dates collection
  • Intervals - Day, month, year intervals for custom date ranges
  • Events & Commands - SelectionChanged, dialog events, footer button events
  • Accessibility - Keyboard navigation, screen reader support, localization
  • Advanced - Text display modes (Fade, Shrink), liquid glass effect

Documentation and Navigation Guide

Getting Started

📄 Read: references/getting-started.md

  • Installation and NuGet package setup
  • Handler registration in MauiProgram.cs
  • Basic DatePicker implementation (XAML & C#)
  • Setting header, footer, height, width
  • SelectedDate property and clear selection

Date Formatting

📄 Read: references/formatting.md

  • 20+ predefined date formats
  • Format property usage
  • Common format patterns (dd_MM_yyyy, MM_dd_yyyy, etc.)
  • Custom format examples

Picker Modes and Display

📄 Read: references/picker-modes.md

  • Dialog mode (popup display)
  • RelativeDialog mode (positioned relative to view)
  • 8 relative positions (AlignTop, AlignBottom, etc.)
  • IsOpen property for programmatic control
  • Custom popup size (PopupWidth, PopupHeight)

Customization and Styling

📄 Read: references/customizations.md

  • Header customization (text, divider, background, template)
  • Column header customization (day/month/year headers)
  • Footer customization (OK/Cancel buttons)
  • Selection view customization (corner radius, stroke, padding)
  • Column divider colors
  • Close button and icon
  • Column-specific text styles and widths
  • DataTemplateSelector support

Date Restrictions

📄 Read: references/date-restrictions.md

  • MinimumDate property
  • MaximumDate property
  • BlackoutDates collection
  • Date range validation
  • Preventing selection beyond ranges

Intervals and Looping

📄 Read: references/intervals-and-looping.md

  • DayInterval property
  • MonthInterval property
  • YearInterval property
  • EnableLooping for seamless navigation

Events and Commands

📄 Read: references/events-and-commands.md

  • SelectionChanged event (NewValue, OldValue)
  • Dialog mode events (Opened, Closing, Closed)
  • Footer events (OkButtonClicked, CancelButtonClicked)
  • SelectionChangedCommand, AcceptCommand, DeclineCommand
  • Event handling patterns

Accessibility and Localization

📄 Read: references/accessibility-localization.md

  • Accessibility features for headers, footers, picker items
  • Keyboard navigation (Tab, Enter, Arrow keys)
  • Localization setup and resource files
  • CurrentUICulture configuration
  • Multilingual support

Advanced Features

📄 Read: references/advanced-features.md

  • Text display modes (Default, Fade, Shrink, FadeAndShrink)
  • Liquid glass effect integration
  • SfGlassEffectView setup
  • EnableLiquidGlassEffect property
  • Platform requirements (.NET 10, macOS 26+, iOS 26+)

FAQ

What does the syncfusion-maui-date-picker skill do?

Implements Syncfusion .NET MAUI DatePicker (SfDatePicker) control for date selection. Use when implementing date pickers, adding date selection UI, or working with SfDatePicker control. Covers date picker appearance customization (headers, footers, columns), date formatting (20+ predefined formats), date restrictions (min/max dates, blackout dates), and picker modes (Dialog, RelativeDialog).

How do I install syncfusion-maui-date-picker?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-maui-date-picker 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/syncfusion-maui-date-picker/ (personal) or .claude/skills/syncfusion-maui-date-picker/ (project).

Which AI agents can use syncfusion-maui-date-picker?

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 syncfusion-maui-date-picker 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 syncfusion-maui-date-picker?

It is published by syncfusion in syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills. It has 214 recorded installs.

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