syncfusion-blazor-smart-paste

# Syncfusion Blazor Smart Paste Button The Syncfusion Blazor Smart Paste Button uses AI to intelligently read clipboard text and populate form fields automatically, eliminating manual data entry. ## When to Use Use this skill when you need to: - Add the Smart Paste Button to a Blazor form for AI-powered clipboard-to-field population - Configure an AI backend (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Ollama, or custom) - Add `[SmartPasteField]` annotations to fine-tune field mapping - Customize button appearance, content, and behavior - Integrate a custom `IChatInferenceService` implementation - Troubleshoot Smart Paste integration or AI connectivity issues ## Prerequisites - **.NET SDK 8.0** or later - **Visual Studio 2022** (17.0+) or Visual Studio Code - Active **OpenAI**, **Azure OpenAI**, or **Ollama** account (or a custom AI backend) - Basic knowledge of Blazor Web App (Server render mode) ## Quick Setup Follow these steps in order: ### 1. Initial Setup and NuGet Installation Start with [getting-started.md](./references/getting-started.md) to: - Create a new Blazor Web App Server - Install Syncfusion NuGet packages - Register Syncfusion Blazor services - Add necessary namespaces ### 2. Configure AI Service Proceed here to [Custom AI Integration Steps](https://blazor.syncfusion.com/documentation/smart-paste/custom-inference-backend) to: - Choose your AI provider (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or Ollama) - Install AI service-specific NuGet packages - Configure your AI backend in `Program.cs` - Add theme stylesheets and script resources ### 3. Implement and Customize Complete with [implementation-and-customization.md](./references/implementation-and-customization.md) to: - Add the Smart Paste Button component to your form - Run and test the application - Add custom field annotations - Customize button appearance - Integrate custom AI services - Troubleshoot common issues ## Key Features | Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | **AI-Powered Form Filling** | Reads clipboard text and maps data to form fields automatically | | **Multiple AI Backends** | OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Ollama, and custom `IChatInferenceService` | | **Field Annotations** | `[SmartPasteField]` attribute for precise field descriptions | | **Easy Integration** | Single NuGet package + `AddSyncfusionSmartPaste()` service call | | **Customizable UI** | Inherits all `SfButton` properties — icons, content, CSS classes | ## NuGet Packages - `Syncfusion.Blazor.SmartComponents` (v28.1.33+) - `Syncfusion.Blazor.Themes` - AI provider package — see [ai-service-configuration.md](./references/ai-service-configuration.md) ## Reference Documents | Document | Purpose | |----------|---------| | [getting-started.md](./references/getting-started.md) | Project creation, NuGet installation, service registration | | [ai-service-configuration.md](./references/ai-service-configuration.md) | AI provider setup (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Ollama) | | [implementation-and-customization.md](./references/implementation-and-customization.md) | Component usage, field annotations, customization, troubleshooting |