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Syncfusion Maui Image Editor

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syncfusion-maui-image-editor

Implements and customize Syncfusion .NET MAUI ImageEditor (SfImageEditor) for editing, annotating, and transforming images. Use when working with MAUI image editing, photo editing, image cropping, or image transformations. Covers shape/text overlays, freehand drawing, image filters, toolbar customization, and saving edited images.

Overview

Publishersyncfusion
Repositorymaui-ui-components-skills
Skill namesyncfusion-maui-image-editor
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Skill sourceRepositoryHomepage
  • 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.

  • 11 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 Image Editor AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

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

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Syncfusion Maui Image Editor 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 Image Editor 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 Image Editor 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 Image Editor

A comprehensive skill for implementing and customizing the Syncfusion .NET MAUI ImageEditor (SfImageEditor) control. The ImageEditor provides powerful image editing capabilities including cropping, transformations, annotations, filters, and effects with a built-in customizable toolbar.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

  • Edit and manipulate images in a .NET MAUI application
  • Crop images with various aspect ratios or custom selections
  • Rotate or flip images (transformations)
  • Add annotations: shapes, text, or freehand drawing
  • Apply filters and effects (brightness, contrast, blur, saturation, etc.)
  • Customize the built-in toolbar or create custom toolbars
  • Zoom and pan images for detailed editing
  • Save edited images to file or stream
  • Serialize and deserialize editor state (annotations, transformations)
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Handle image editing events
  • Customize image editor appearance

Component Overview

SfImageEditor is a comprehensive image editing control for .NET MAUI that provides:

Core Features:

  • Image loading from file, stream, or resources
  • Cropping with presets (Square, Circle, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, etc.) or freehand
  • Transformations: Rotation (90°, 180°, 270°, custom angles), Flip (horizontal/vertical)
  • Annotations: Shapes (Circle, Rectangle, Arrow, Line, Path), Text, Freehand drawing
  • Image filters: Brightness, Contrast, Blur, Sharpen, Exposure, Saturation, Hue, Opacity
  • Built-in toolbar with full customization support
  • Zoom and pan with pinch gestures
  • Z-ordering for annotations (bring to front, send to back)
  • Undo/Redo operations
  • Save to file or stream (JPEG, JPG, PNG, BMP)
  • Serialization/Deserialization of editor state
  • Comprehensive event handling

NuGet Package: Syncfusion.Maui.ImageEditor

Documentation and Navigation Guide

Getting Started & Setup

📄 Read: references/getting-started.md

  • Installation and NuGet package setup
  • Handler registration in MauiProgram.cs
  • Basic ImageEditor implementation (XAML & C#)
  • Loading images from different sources
  • Source property and image loading

Cropping & Transformations

📄 Read: references/crop-transform.md

  • Image cropping with Crop method
  • ImageCropType options (Free, Square, Circle, aspect ratios)
  • Interactive vs programmatic cropping
  • Rotation operations (Rotate method)
  • Flip operations (horizontal/vertical)
  • Custom angle rotations
  • Transformation events

Annotations

📄 Read: references/annotations.md

  • Adding shape annotations (Circle, Rectangle, Arrow, Line, Path)
  • AddShape method and AnnotationShape enum
  • Text annotations (AddText method)
  • Freehand drawing capabilities
  • Custom view overlays
  • Annotation settings (bounds, opacity, rotation, colors)
  • Annotation selection and manipulation
  • AllowDrag, AllowResize, IsEditable properties

Filters & Effects

📄 Read: references/filters-effects.md

  • Applying image filters programmatically
  • Brightness and contrast adjustments
  • Exposure, saturation, and hue controls
  • Blur and sharpen effects
  • Opacity modifications
  • Combining multiple effects
  • Effect preview and reset

Toolbar Customization

📄 Read: references/toolbar.md

  • ShowToolbar property for visibility control
  • Built-in toolbar items
  • Adding custom toolbar items
  • Removing or reordering toolbar items
  • Toolbar positioning and orientation
  • Toolbar item appearance customization
  • ToolbarItemSelected event
  • Creating completely custom toolbars

Zooming & Navigation

📄 Read: references/zooming-navigation.md

  • Zoom functionality (pinch-to-zoom, programmatic)
  • Zoom level management
  • Pan and navigation controls
  • FitToScreen functionality
  • Z-ordering for annotations
  • BringToFront and SendToBack methods
  • Layer management for complex compositions

Save & Serialization

📄 Read: references/save-serialization.md

  • Saving edited images (Save method)
  • Save to file path vs stream
  • Image format options (JPEG, JPG, PNG, BMP)
  • Quality and compression settings
  • Serialization to JSON (annotations and state)
  • Deserialization (loading saved editor state)
  • Reset functionality
  • Export scenarios and best practices

Undo & Redo Operations

📄 Read: references/undo-redo.md

  • Undo and Redo methods
  • CanUndo and CanRedo properties
  • History stack management
  • Custom UI for undo/redo
  • History limits and configuration
  • Undo/Redo events

Events & Event Handling

📄 Read: references/events.md

  • ImageLoaded event
  • ImageSaving and ImageSaved events
  • ItemsSelected event (annotation selection)
  • ToolbarItemSelected event
  • Cropping events
  • Event arguments and accessing event data
  • Building event-driven workflows

Styling & Customization

📄 Read: references/styling-customization.md

  • Visual customization options
  • Theme support and styling
  • Liquid glass effect
  • Control appearance customization
  • Annotation style customization
  • Border and background properties

Accessibility & Localization

📄 Read: references/accessibility-localization.md

  • Accessibility features and support
  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Keyboard navigation (desktop platforms)
  • Semantic properties
  • Localization and multi-language support
  • Culture-specific formatting
  • Right-to-left (RTL) layout support

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 Image Editor AI skill do?

Implements and customize Syncfusion .NET MAUI ImageEditor (SfImageEditor) for editing, annotating, and transforming images. Use when working with MAUI image editing, photo editing, image cropping, or image transformations. Covers shape/text overlays, freehand drawing, image filters, toolbar customization, and saving edited images.

Why use Syncfusion Maui Image Editor on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Syncfusion Maui Image Editor 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 Image Editor 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-image-editor. 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 Image Editor?

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 Image Editor?

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

Is the Syncfusion Maui Image Editor 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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