syncfusion-wpf-docking
Implements the Syncfusion WPF DockingManager control for Visual Studio-like docking interfaces with MDI/TDI support, floating windows, and auto-hide panels. Use this when creating docking layouts, window management systems, tabbed document interfaces, or IDE-style layouts in WPF applications. Covers dock panels, floating windows, auto-hide functionality, state persistence, and window management.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/wpf-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-wpf-docking- 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 syncfusion-wpf-docking 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.
Implementing Syncfusion WPF DockingManager
The DockingManager provides a comprehensive window management system similar to Visual Studio. It enables child controls to be docked, floated, auto-hidden, or displayed as documents with full drag-and-drop support, state persistence, and customization options.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill for:
- IDE-style applications with tool windows and document areas
- MDI/TDI document management applications
- Complex layouts with flexible window arrangements
- Dashboard applications with repositionable panels
- Design applications requiring customizable workspaces
- Any application where users need persistent layout preferences
Documentation
📄 Getting Started — Installation, basic setup, XAML/C# examples
📄 Window States — Dock, Float, AutoHidden, Document states
📄 Docking Windows — Positioning, targeting, docking behavior
📄 Floating Windows — Native float, multi-monitor, snapping
📄 MDI/TDI — Document modes, tab groups, tabs
📄 State Persistence — Saving/loading layouts, serialization
📄 Styling & Customization — Themes, templates, appearance
📄 Advanced Features — Linked managers, nested layouts, keyboard nav
→ See reference files for detailed examples, patterns, properties, and use cases.
FAQ
What does the syncfusion-wpf-docking skill do?
Implements the Syncfusion WPF DockingManager control for Visual Studio-like docking interfaces with MDI/TDI support, floating windows, and auto-hide panels. Use this when creating docking layouts, window management systems, tabbed document interfaces, or IDE-style layouts in WPF applications. Covers dock panels, floating windows, auto-hide functionality, state persistence, and window management.
How do I install syncfusion-wpf-docking?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/wpf-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-wpf-docking 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-wpf-docking/ (personal) or .claude/skills/syncfusion-wpf-docking/ (project).
Which AI agents can use syncfusion-wpf-docking?
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-wpf-docking 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-wpf-docking?
It is published by syncfusion in syncfusion/wpf-ui-components-skills. It has 159 recorded installs.
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