How does source generation improve navigation?

It uses attributes like [ShellMap] and [ShellProperty] to automatically create strongly-typed extension methods on the INavigator interface, eliminating the need for magic strings in your navigation logic.

What is Shiny MAUI Shell?

Shiny MAUI Shell is a library that wraps the standard .NET MAUI Shell to provide enhanced ViewModel lifecycle management, a testable navigation service, and source generators for boilerplate-free routing.

Do I need to modify my AppShell.xaml to use this skill?

No, Shiny MAUI Shell is designed to work with the default MAUI AppShell. You simply configure it in your MauiProgram.cs to start benefiting from its navigation features.

Can I use this with CommunityToolkit.Mvvm?

Absolutely. This skill is optimized for use with CommunityToolkit.Mvvm, allowing you to combine ObservableObject and RelayCommands with Shiny's advanced navigation lifecycle.

Why use INavigator instead of Shell.Current.GoToAsync?

INavigator is a dependency-injectable service, which makes your ViewModels unit-testable and decouples your business logic from the static MAUI Shell UI component.

Shiny MAUI Shell Navigation

Name: Shiny MAUI Shell Navigation
Author: shinyorg

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Mobile Development

Simplifies .NET MAUI navigation with ViewModel lifecycle management, source-generated routes, and a testable navigation service.

Shiny MAUI Shell enhances the standard .NET MAUI Shell by providing a robust framework for ViewModel-first navigation, lifecycle hooks, and automated route registration. It replaces brittle string-based navigation with a testable INavigator service and leverages C# source generators to eliminate boilerplate code for route mapping and parameter passing. This skill is ideal for developers building cross-platform mobile applications who require a clean, Prism-inspired architecture with full control over page transitions, navigation guards, and dependency injection without the overhead of a full-scale framework.

주요 기능

01Automatic BindingContext assignment and parameter passing via ShellProperty attributes

0210 GitHub stars

03Source-generated strongly-typed navigation methods and automatic route mapping

04ViewModel lifecycle hooks including Appearing, Disappearing, and Navigation Confirmation

05Seamless integration with CommunityToolkit.Mvvm for reactive UI patterns

06Testable INavigator service for programmatic navigation and dialog management

사용 사례

01Automating route registration and navigation parameter handling in large-scale MAUI projects

02Migrating standard MAUI Shell applications to a structured, testable MVVM architecture

03Implementing complex navigation flows with guards to prevent data loss via CanNavigate

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shinyorg/maui shiny-maui-shell

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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