Does it support runtime theme switching?

Yes, the skill includes both the XAML patterns and the C# service logic required to dynamically swap MergedDictionaries during application execution.

How does this skill help with project organization?

It provides a standardized file structure for resources (Colors, Brushes, Converters) and demonstrates how to merge them using a Generic.xaml for cleaner App.xaml management.

Can I use this for external library development?

Yes, it includes guidance on ComponentResourceKey, which allows you to define resources in a class library that can be easily referenced by consumer applications.

What is the difference between StaticResource and DynamicResource?

StaticResource is evaluated once at load time for better performance, while DynamicResource is evaluated at runtime, making it essential for features like real-time theme switching.

WPF Styles & Resource Management

Name: WPF Styles & Resource Management
Author: christian289

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Design Tools

Optimizes WPF application UI by managing complex style definitions and ResourceDictionary architectures for consistent design systems.

About

This skill provides Claude with expert knowledge for organizing and maintaining WPF styling resources effectively. It covers advanced patterns like BasedOn style inheritance, implicit vs. explicit styles, and strategic ResourceDictionary merging for scalable theme systems. Whether you are building a modular color palette, implementing runtime theme switching, or optimizing resource lookups between StaticResource and DynamicResource, this skill ensures your WPF XAML is clean, performant, and maintainable across large-scale .NET projects.

Key Features

Enables cross-library resource sharing using ComponentResourceKey
Organizes complex ResourceDictionary structures with modular merging strategies
Facilitates runtime theme switching with C# service implementation patterns
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Implements hierarchical style inheritance using the BasedOn attribute
Guides the optimal choice between StaticResource and DynamicResource

Use Cases

Refactoring monolithic XAML files into reusable ResourceDictionary modules
Implementing dark mode and dynamic branding updates at runtime
Building a centralized, multi-theme system for enterprise WPF applications

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add christian289/dotnet-with-claudecode managing-styles-resourcedictionary

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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