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syncfusion-maui-theming

Themes and styles Syncfusion .NET MAUI components. Use when working with SyncfusionThemeResourceDictionary, MaterialLight, MaterialDark, CupertinoLight, CupertinoDark, visual themes, or theme switching. This skill covers theme customization, color overrides, theme keys, dark mode, light mode, and branding.

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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-maui-theming
  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-theming 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.

Theming in Syncfusion .NET MAUI

Complete guide for applying, customizing, and creating themes across all Syncfusion .NET MAUI components.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

  • Apply light or dark themes (MaterialLight, MaterialDark, CupertinoLight, CupertinoDark)
  • Configure SyncfusionThemeResourceDictionary in applications
  • Switch themes dynamically at runtime
  • Override default theme colors for specific controls
  • Customize control-specific styles and appearances
  • Create completely custom themes from scratch
  • Apply consistent branding across all components
  • Implement system theme synchronization
  • Troubleshoot theme-related styling issues
  • Find theme keys for specific UI elements

Component Overview

Syncfusion's theming system provides a unified way to style all MAUI components through the SyncfusionThemeResourceDictionary. This centralized approach offers:

  • Automatic Merging: Control-specific styles automatically included
  • Consistent Appearance: Uniform look across all components
  • Easy Theme Switching: Change themes at runtime
  • Flexible Customization: Override specific keys or create custom themes
  • Platform Themes: Material and Cupertino design support

Available Themes:

  • MaterialLight - Material Design light theme
  • MaterialDark - Material Design dark theme
  • CupertinoLight - Apple iOS light theme
  • CupertinoDark - Apple iOS dark theme

Documentation and Navigation Guide

Basic Theme Setup

📄 Read: references/applying-themes.md

  • Installing and configuring SyncfusionThemeResourceDictionary
  • Available theme options (Material, Cupertino)
  • Setting up themes in App.xaml
  • Automatic merging of control styles
  • Platform-specific theme application
  • VisualTheme property usage

Runtime Theme Switching

📄 Read: references/theme-switching.md

  • Dynamically changing themes at runtime
  • ViewModel pattern for theme management
  • Removing and adding theme dictionaries
  • User preference persistence
  • Syncing with system/OS theme
  • Edge cases and troubleshooting

Customizing Default Themes

📄 Read: references/overriding-themes.md

  • Overriding specific theme color keys
  • Control-specific key customization
  • Primary vs control-specific keys
  • Merged dictionaries layer order
  • Selective customization strategies
  • Common branding scenarios

Creating Custom Themes

📄 Read: references/creating-custom-themes.md

  • Building themes from scratch
  • Theme key registration pattern
  • Custom color scheme definition
  • Complete theme implementation
  • Corporate branding themes
  • Accessibility themes (high contrast)

Theme Keys Reference

📄 Read: references/theme-keys-reference.md

  • Key naming conventions
  • Structure: Sf{ControlName}{Element}{Property}
  • Common control keys by category
  • Finding keys for any control
  • Official documentation references

FAQ

What does the syncfusion-maui-theming skill do?

Themes and styles Syncfusion .NET MAUI components. Use when working with SyncfusionThemeResourceDictionary, MaterialLight, MaterialDark, CupertinoLight, CupertinoDark, visual themes, or theme switching. This skill covers theme customization, color overrides, theme keys, dark mode, light mode, and branding.

How do I install syncfusion-maui-theming?

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

Which AI agents can use syncfusion-maui-theming?

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-theming 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-theming?

It is published by syncfusion in syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills. It has 208 recorded installs.

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