formatting-wpf-csharp-code

name	formatting-wpf-csharp-code
description	Formats WPF XAML and C# code using XamlStyler and dotnet format. Generates Settings.XamlStyler and .editorconfig files automatically. Use when code formatting or style cleanup is needed.

WPF and C# Code Formatting

Applies consistent code style to XAML and C# files.

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1. Required Tools

.NET 10 SDK

All commands use dotnet dnx for cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, macOS).

# Verify .NET 10 is available
dotnet --version  # Should be 10.0.x or higher

XamlStyler (XAML Formatting)

Run via dotnet dnx (dotnet tool runner). No manual installation required.

dotnet format (C# Formatting)

Included with .NET SDK by default.

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2. Configuration Files

Settings.XamlStyler

Copy from template to workspace root if Settings.XamlStyler doesn't exist.

Template location: templates/Settings.XamlStyler

Key settings:

• AttributesTolerance: 1 - Allow up to 1 attribute on same line
• KeepFirstAttributeOnSameLine: true - Keep first attribute on element line

.editorconfig

Copy from template to workspace root if .editorconfig doesn't exist.

Template location: templates/.editorconfig

Key settings:

• Indentation: 4 spaces
• Line ending: CRLF (Windows)
• Max line length: 120

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3. Formatting Commands