Syncfusion Maui Shimmer

Organization

syncfusion

syncfusion-maui-shimmer

Implements Syncfusion .NET MAUI Shimmer (SfShimmer) loading placeholder effects. Use when implementing shimmer or skeleton loading animations, loading placeholders, or content loading indicators in .NET MAUI apps. Covers shimmer types (CirclePersona, Article, Feed, Shopping), custom shimmer views, wave animation, and customization.

Overview

Publisher	syncfusion
Repository	`maui-ui-components-skills`
Skill name	`syncfusion-maui-shimmer`
Stars	61
Forks	1
Bundled files	4
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.
4 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 Shimmer 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-shimmer
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-shimmer

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

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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-shimmer .claude/skills/syncfusion-maui-shimmer

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

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Syncfusion Maui Shimmer 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 Shimmer 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 Shimmer 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 Shimmer (SfShimmer)

SfShimmer displays an animated shimmer placeholder while content loads in the background, improving perceived app responsiveness. It supports 7 built-in layout types, fully custom views using ShimmerView shapes, and extensive wave animation customization.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when users need to:

Add a loading placeholder before data or content is fetched
Show a skeleton screen while an API call completes
Replace a spinner with a content-shaped loading animation
Customize shimmer colors, wave direction, or animation speed
Build a custom shimmer layout that mirrors your actual UI

Component Overview

The SfShimmer control provides:

Built-in Layout Types: 7 pre-designed shimmer patterns (CirclePersona, SquarePersona, Profile, Article, Video, Feed, Shopping)
Custom View Support: Build custom shimmer layouts using ShimmerView with Circle, Rectangle, and RoundedRectangle shapes
Wave Animation Control: Configurable wave direction (5 options), width, and animation duration
Color Customization: Independent Fill (background) and WaveColor (highlight) properties
Repeat Patterns: RepeatCount property for vertical stacking of shimmer layouts
Content Toggle: IsActive property for seamless switching between shimmer and loaded content
Flexible Integration: Works with any .NET MAUI View as child content
Performance Optimized: Lightweight animation that improves perceived app responsiveness

Documentation and Navigation Guide

Getting Started

📄 Read: references/getting-started.md

Installing Syncfusion.Maui.Core NuGet package
Registering the handler in MauiProgram.cs
Adding SfShimmer in XAML and C#
Toggling between shimmer and content with IsActive

Built-in View Types

📄 Read: references/built-in-views.md

7 built-in ShimmerType values: CirclePersona, SquarePersona, Profile, Article, Video, Feed, Shopping
Setting the Type property in XAML and C#
Default type and when to choose each layout

Custom Views

📄 Read: references/custom-views.md

Building a custom shimmer layout with CustomView and BoxView
Using ShimmerView with ShapeType (Circle, Rectangle, RoundedRectangle)
Full XAML and C# examples for complex custom layouts

Customization & Animation

📄 Read: references/customization.md

Fill — shimmer background color
WaveColor — shimmer highlight color
WaveWidth — width of the wave highlight
WaveDirection — 5 directions (Default, LeftToRight, RightToLeft, TopToBottom, BottomToTop)
RepeatCount — repeat the shimmer pattern vertically
AnimationDuration — control animation speed in milliseconds

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 Shimmer AI skill do?

Why use Syncfusion Maui Shimmer on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Syncfusion Maui Shimmer 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 Shimmer 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-shimmer. 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 Shimmer?

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 Shimmer?

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

Is the Syncfusion Maui Shimmer 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 Shimmer (SfShimmer)

When to Use This Skill

Component Overview

Documentation and Navigation Guide

Getting Started

Built-in View Types

Custom Views

Customization & Animation

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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