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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npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/wpf-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-wpf-dockingIs this agent skill safe to install?
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The skill provides comprehensive documentation and implementation examples for the Syncfusion WPF DockingManager control. It includes XAML and C# patterns for window management, state persistence, and UI customization. The analysis found no malicious patterns, unauthorized data access, or security vulnerabilities.
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What does this agent skill do?
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.
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