TL;DR: Syncfusion AI Coding Assistant now supports WPF, WinUI, and WinForms, enabling developers to generate XAML and C# code for DataGrid, Charts, and other UI controls using simple prompts in Visual Studio Code. This update accelerates UI development and minimizes manual coding effort.
Building desktop applications in WPF, WinUI, or WinForms often means writing the same XAML and C# code again and again. Whether it’s setting up a DataGrid or configuring UI features, these routine tasks can easily slow down your workflow.
With the latest update, the Syncfusion AI Coding Assistant takes a step forward by bringing AI-driven code generation directly into your desktop development environment. Now, using simple prompts in Visual Studio Code, you can generate clean UI code in seconds, saving time, reducing repetitive work, and letting you focus on what truly matters: building great user experiences.
We’re happy to share that the assistant now fully supports WPF, WinUI, and WinForms, making it even more useful for developers across the board.
What’s New?
The AI Coding Assistant now supports:
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WPF via
SyncfusionWPFAssistant -
WinUI via
SyncfusionWinUIAssistant -
WinForms via
SyncfusionWinFormsAssistant
In this blog, we’ll show you how to integrate these assistants into your apps and leverage AI-driven prompts for faster UI development.
SyncfusionWPFAssistant integration
If you’re building WPF apps, SyncfusionWPFAssistant is your new productivity booster. This AI-powered assistant helps you generate UI components and configure features using simple prompts, saving time and reducing manual coding.
Step 1: Configure the Assistant
Start by creating a new WPF application. If you already have one, you can skip this step. Otherwise, follow the getting started guide to scaffold your project.
Next, configure the MCP server as outlined in the documentation. Once setup is complete, launch the Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code by selecting Start in mcp.json.
Step 2: Initialize WPF DataGrid
After configuring the MCP server and launching Copilot, you can generate WPF components using simple prompts. Enable Agent Mode in Copilot and prefix your prompt with #SyncfusionWPFAssistant to invoke the assistant.
You can also use these alternative prompt formats:
/syncfusion-wpf-assistant/syncfusion-wpf@syncfusion-wpf@ask_syncfusion_wpf
Example prompt:
Imagine you need a DataGrid with sorting and filtering. Instead of writing boilerplate code manually, simply prompt:
#SyncfusionWPFAssistant Add sorting and grouping for WPF DataGrid
The assistant will instantly generate the required XAML and C# code, saving you hours of manual setup.
Once the code has been generated, run the application.
Note: Always review AI-generated code for accuracy before using it.
SyncfusionWinUIAssistant integration
To use the assistant with WinUI, configure the SyncfusionWinUIAssistant MCP server as described in the documentation.
Then, open Visual Studio Code and launch the Copilot extension via Start in mcp.json.
Invoke the assistant using any of these tags:
/syncfusion-winui-assistant/syncfusion-winui@syncfusion-winui@ask_syncfusion_winui
Example Prompt:
#SyncfusionWinUIAssistant Add sorting and grouping for WinUI DataGrid
Once the code is generated, run the application.
SyncfusionWinFormsAssistant integration
To get started with WinForms, set up the SyncfusionWinFormsAssistant MCP server as described in the documentation.
Launch the Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code by selecting Start in mcp.json.
You can trigger the assistant using:
/syncfusion-winforms-assistant/syncfusion-winforms@syncfusion-winforms@ask_syncfusion_winforms
Example prompt:
#SyncfusionWinFormsAssistant Add sorting and grouping for WinForms DataGrid
Once the code is generated, run the application.
Conclusion
Thanks for exploring the Syncfion AI Coding Assistant. This tool brings a new level of productivity to WPF, WinUI, and WinForms development. By leveraging intelligent code generation, developers can quickly create UI components like DataGrid and other controls without writing repetitive boilerplate code.
With simple prompts in Visual Studio Code, you can accelerate your workflow, reduce manual effort, and focus on building feature-rich applications.
Start integrating the assistant today and experience how AI can transform your desktop app development process.
If you’re a Syncfusion user, you can download the setup from the license and downloads page. Otherwise, you can download a free 30-day trial.
You can also contact us through our support forum, feedback portal, or support portal for queries. We are always happy to assist you!
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This article was originally published at Syncfusion.com.
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