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Syncfusion Maui Date Picker

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syncfusion-maui-date-picker

Implements Syncfusion .NET MAUI DatePicker (SfDatePicker) control for date selection. Use when implementing date pickers, adding date selection UI, or working with SfDatePicker control. Covers date picker appearance customization (headers, footers, columns), date formatting (20+ predefined formats), date restrictions (min/max dates, blackout dates), and picker modes (Dialog, RelativeDialog).

Overview

Publishersyncfusion
Repositorymaui-ui-components-skills
Skill namesyncfusion-maui-date-picker
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  • 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.

  • 9 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 Date Picker AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

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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.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
    https://github.com/syncfusion/maui-ui-components-skills/tree/master/skills/syncfusion-maui-date-picker
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

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-date-picker .claude/skills/syncfusion-maui-date-picker
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Syncfusion Maui Date Picker 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 Date Picker 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 Date Picker 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 Syncfusion .NET MAUI DatePicker (SfDatePicker)

Syncfusion .NET MAUI DatePicker (SfDatePicker) control allows you to select dates with a visually rich, customizable picker interface. The control supports dialog and drop-down modes, extensive customization options, date restrictions, formatting, localization, and accessibility features.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

  • Implement date selection - Add date picker controls to .NET MAUI applications
  • Format dates - Display dates in various formats (20+ predefined options)
  • Restrict date selection - Set minimum/maximum dates, blackout specific dates
  • Customize appearance - Style headers, footers, column headers, selection views
  • Handle date events - Respond to date selection, dialog open/close, OK/Cancel actions
  • Configure picker modes - Use Dialog, RelativeDialog, or Default display modes
  • Add intervals - Set day/month/year intervals for selection
  • Enable accessibility - Support keyboard navigation and localization
  • Apply modern effects - Implement liquid glass effect (.NET 10+)

Component Overview

Key Capabilities:

  • Date Selection - Interactive date picker with day, month, year columns
  • Multiple Formats - 20+ predefined date formats (dd/MM/yyyy, MM/dd/yyyy, etc.)
  • Picker Modes - Dialog, RelativeDialog with customizable positions
  • Customization - Headers, footers, column headers, selection views, colors, fonts
  • Date Restrictions - Min/max dates, blackout dates collection
  • Intervals - Day, month, year intervals for custom date ranges
  • Events & Commands - SelectionChanged, dialog events, footer button events
  • Accessibility - Keyboard navigation, screen reader support, localization
  • Advanced - Text display modes (Fade, Shrink), liquid glass effect

Documentation and Navigation Guide

Getting Started

📄 Read: references/getting-started.md

  • Installation and NuGet package setup
  • Handler registration in MauiProgram.cs
  • Basic DatePicker implementation (XAML & C#)
  • Setting header, footer, height, width
  • SelectedDate property and clear selection

Date Formatting

📄 Read: references/formatting.md

  • 20+ predefined date formats
  • Format property usage
  • Common format patterns (dd_MM_yyyy, MM_dd_yyyy, etc.)
  • Custom format examples

Picker Modes and Display

📄 Read: references/picker-modes.md

  • Dialog mode (popup display)
  • RelativeDialog mode (positioned relative to view)
  • 8 relative positions (AlignTop, AlignBottom, etc.)
  • IsOpen property for programmatic control
  • Custom popup size (PopupWidth, PopupHeight)

Customization and Styling

📄 Read: references/customizations.md

  • Header customization (text, divider, background, template)
  • Column header customization (day/month/year headers)
  • Footer customization (OK/Cancel buttons)
  • Selection view customization (corner radius, stroke, padding)
  • Column divider colors
  • Close button and icon
  • Column-specific text styles and widths
  • DataTemplateSelector support

Date Restrictions

📄 Read: references/date-restrictions.md

  • MinimumDate property
  • MaximumDate property
  • BlackoutDates collection
  • Date range validation
  • Preventing selection beyond ranges

Intervals and Looping

📄 Read: references/intervals-and-looping.md

  • DayInterval property
  • MonthInterval property
  • YearInterval property
  • EnableLooping for seamless navigation

Events and Commands

📄 Read: references/events-and-commands.md

  • SelectionChanged event (NewValue, OldValue)
  • Dialog mode events (Opened, Closing, Closed)
  • Footer events (OkButtonClicked, CancelButtonClicked)
  • SelectionChangedCommand, AcceptCommand, DeclineCommand
  • Event handling patterns

Accessibility and Localization

📄 Read: references/accessibility-localization.md

  • Accessibility features for headers, footers, picker items
  • Keyboard navigation (Tab, Enter, Arrow keys)
  • Localization setup and resource files
  • CurrentUICulture configuration
  • Multilingual support

Advanced Features

📄 Read: references/advanced-features.md

  • Text display modes (Default, Fade, Shrink, FadeAndShrink)
  • Liquid glass effect integration
  • SfGlassEffectView setup
  • EnableLiquidGlassEffect property
  • Platform requirements (.NET 10, macOS 26+, iOS 26+)

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 Date Picker AI skill do?

Implements Syncfusion .NET MAUI DatePicker (SfDatePicker) control for date selection. Use when implementing date pickers, adding date selection UI, or working with SfDatePicker control. Covers date picker appearance customization (headers, footers, columns), date formatting (20+ predefined formats), date restrictions (min/max dates, blackout dates), and picker modes (Dialog, RelativeDialog).

Why use Syncfusion Maui Date Picker on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Syncfusion Maui Date Picker 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 Date Picker 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-date-picker. 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 Date Picker?

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 Date Picker?

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

Is the Syncfusion Maui Date Picker 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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