Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete

Organization

syncfusion

syncfusion-maui-autocomplete

Implements and configure Syncfusion .NET MAUI Autocomplete (SfAutocomplete) control for intelligent text input with suggestions. Use when implementing autocomplete, autosuggest, type-ahead search, smart search, or filtered dropdowns in .NET MAUI applications. Covers data binding, filtering modes, custom search logic, AI-powered search, multi-selection with tokens, and UI customization.

Overview

Publisher	syncfusion
Repository	`maui-ui-components-skills`
Skill name	`syncfusion-maui-autocomplete`
Stars	61
Forks	1
Bundled files	7
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
7 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by syncfusion on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills/tree/master/skills/syncfusion-maui-autocomplete
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills/tree/master/skills/syncfusion-maui-autocomplete

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills.git /tmp/maui-ui-components-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/maui-ui-components-skills/skills/syncfusion-maui-autocomplete .claude/skills/syncfusion-maui-autocomplete

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Implementing .NET MAUI Autocomplete

The Syncfusion .NET MAUI Autocomplete (SfAutocomplete) is a powerful text input control that provides intelligent suggestions as users type, enabling fast data entry and enhanced search experiences with filtering, multi-selection, and customizable UI.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when the user needs to:

Search-as-you-type interfaces - Filter and display suggestions while users type
Smart data entry forms - Autocomplete user input from predefined lists
Multi-selection input - Select multiple items with token/chip display
Filtered dropdowns - Search and filter large datasets efficiently
AI-powered search - Implement intelligent search with Azure OpenAI integration
Type-ahead functionality - Provide predictive text suggestions
Searchable combobox alternatives - Enhanced dropdown with search capabilities
Tag input controls - Multi-selection with visual tokens

Component Overview

The SfAutocomplete control offers:

Intelligent Filtering - StartsWith and Contains search modes with custom filters
Flexible Selection - Single or multiple selection with token/delimiter display
Data Binding - Bind to any data source with DisplayMemberPath and TextMemberPath
Custom Search Logic - Implement IAutocompleteFilterBehavior for advanced filtering
AI Integration - Azure OpenAI support for smart, context-aware searching
Rich Customization - Templates, styling, headers, footers, and highlighting
Performance - Async loading, pagination with LoadMore, and efficient rendering
Accessibility - AutomationId support, keyboard navigation, screen reader friendly

Documentation and Navigation Guide

Getting Started

📄 Read: references/getting-started.md

When implementing basic autocomplete functionality:

Installation and NuGet package setup (Syncfusion.Maui.Inputs)
Handler registration with ConfigureSyncfusionCore
Basic control implementation in XAML and C#
Data binding with ItemsSource, DisplayMemberPath, TextMemberPath
Placeholder configuration and basic properties
AutomationId for UI testing

Searching and Filtering

📄 Read: references/searching-filtering.md

When implementing search and filter logic:

Search based on DisplayMemberPath and TextMemberPath
TextSearchMode (StartsWith, Contains) configuration
MinimumPrefixCharacters for search delay
Custom filtering with IAutocompleteFilterBehavior
Custom search highlighting with IAutocompleteSearchBehavior
Async item loading with cancellation support
ShowSuggestionsOnFocus behavior

Selection

📄 Read: references/selection.md

When handling item selection:

Single vs Multiple selection modes
SelectedItem, SelectedItems properties
SelectedValue and SelectedValuePath
MultiSelectionDisplayMode (Token, Delimiter)
TokensWrapMode (Wrap, None) for token layout
SelectionChanging and SelectionChanged events
Clear button configuration
Clear() method for programmatic clearing

UI Customization

📄 Read: references/ui-customization.md

When customizing appearance and behavior:

Placeholder styling (text, color)
Clear button customization (icon, color, path)
Dropdown styling (height, width, placement, background)
Item templates and text styling
Token styling for multi-selection
Border and stroke customization
Text alignment and cursor position
ReturnType and keyboard behavior
Events (Completed, DropDownOpening, ValueChanged, etc.)

Advanced Features

📄 Read: references/advanced-features.md

When implementing advanced functionality:

Header and footer views in dropdown
Text highlighting (FirstOccurrence, MultipleOccurrence)
No results found customization
AutoSizing for dynamic control height
Liquid Glass Effect for modern UI (.NET 10+)

AI-Powered Features & LoadMore

📄 Read: references/ai-powered-loadmore.md

When implementing intelligent search or pagination:

Azure OpenAI integration for smart search
Custom filtering with AI service
Prompt engineering for accurate results
Offline fallback with Soundex/Levenshtein
LoadMore feature with MaximumSuggestion
LoadMore customization (text, template, events)

Troubleshooting

📄 Read: references/troubleshooting.md

When encountering issues:

Platform-specific limitations and workarounds
AOT publishing considerations
Performance optimization for large datasets
Common issues and solutions

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete AI skill do?

Why use Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills/tree/master/skills/syncfusion-maui-autocomplete. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Syncfusion Maui Autocomplete AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by syncfusion. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Implementing .NET MAUI Autocomplete

When to Use This Skill

Component Overview

Documentation and Navigation Guide

Getting Started

Searching and Filtering

Selection

UI Customization

Advanced Features

AI-Powered Features & LoadMore

Troubleshooting

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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