Makepad Getting Started
Entry point for Makepad development with Claude. Start here to learn about available skills and how to begin building Makepad applications.
Quick Start
- New Project? → Project scaffolding and initialization
- Project Organization? → Learn about project structure
- Learning Basics? → Go to Makepad Core for fundamentals
Skills Overview
| Category | Description | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| makepad-getting-started | Project setup and structure | Starting a new project |
| makepad-core | Layout, widgets, events, styling | Learning fundamentals |
| makepad-components | Built-in widget reference | Need specific components |
| makepad-graphics | Shaders, SDF, animations | Visual effects |
| makepad-patterns | State, async, responsive design | Advanced patterns |
| makepad-deployment | Build for all platforms | Packaging apps |
| makepad-reference | Troubleshooting, code quality | Debugging, refactoring |
| makepad-evolution | Self-improving skills | Auto-learning |
First Steps
# Create new Makepad project
cargo new my_app
cd my_app
# Add Makepad dependencies to Cargo.toml
[dependencies]
makepad-widgets = { git = "https://github.com/makepad/makepad", branch = "rik" }
# Run
cargo run
Key Features
- Cross-Platform: Single codebase for Desktop, Mobile, and Web
- GPU-Accelerated: Custom shader-based rendering with SDF drawing
- Live Design: Hot-reloadable DSL for rapid UI development
- High Performance: Native compilation, no virtual DOM
Resources
- Makepad Repository
- Project Robius
- Robrix - Matrix chat client reference
- Moly - AI model manager reference
Next Steps
After setting up your project, explore:
- makepad-core - Learn layout systems and widgets
- makepad-components - Browse available UI components
- makepad-patterns - Discover reusable patterns
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