Can it handle RelativeSource bindings?

Absolutely. It expands nested RelativeSource expressions into their full XAML element equivalents, making the AncestorType and Mode clearly visible.

When should I use Property Element Syntax instead of inline bindings?

You should use it when a line exceeds 100 characters, when using nested RelativeSource, MultiBinding, or when adding multiple Binding ValidationRules.

Does this skill support MultiBinding?

Yes, it specifically converts complex MultiBinding expressions into a structured, vertical nested format that is much easier to read.

Will it refactor simple bindings automatically?

No, the skill follows a checklist that keeps simple bindings like {Binding PropertyName} inline to maintain brevity where complexity is low.

XAML Property Element Syntax

Name: XAML Property Element Syntax
Author: christian289

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Design Tools

Refactors complex inline XAML bindings into structured Property Element Syntax for enhanced readability and maintainability.

About

This skill helps WPF and WinUI developers manage complex XAML markup by converting dense, single-line bindings into organized XML structures. It is particularly useful when dealing with MultiBindings, validation rules, or nested RelativeSource expressions that exceed standard line length limits. By breaking down complex attributes into property elements, it makes the UI code easier to audit, debug, and maintain according to modern C# and XAML development standards.

Key Features

Handles nested RelativeSource and TemplateBinding logic
Enforces XAML formatting best practices with one-attribute-per-line rules
Converts complex inline bindings to readable Property Element Syntax
Supports structured MultiBinding and ValidationRule implementations
Automatically identifies and refactors lines exceeding 100 characters
6 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Implementing complex data validation rules within TextBox controls
Refactoring legacy XAML files with long, unreadable binding strings
Organizing MultiBindings for cleaner data-to-UI mapping

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add christian289/dotnet-with-claudecode using-xaml-property-element-syntax

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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