Nkkinsoft.SimpleToolkit.SimpleShell.Controls 10.0.0-preview1

<img src="./images/logo_with_background.svg" width="40" height="25"> SimpleToolkit 10

The Ultimate UI Toolkit for .NET MAUI 10.

"Why would I ever use anything else?"

SimpleToolkit 10 is a premium, opinionated-yet-extensible toolkit re-engineered from the ground up for .NET 10. It transforms .NET MAUI development by providing high-performance, beautiful controls and the most powerful navigation system in the ecosystem.

🚀 Why SimpleToolkit 10?

• ⚡ Performance First: Built on CoreCLR foundations (experimental Android support), utilizing AOT and Trimming by default. Zero-allocation rendering paths where possible.
• 🎨 Stunning Aesthetics: GlassView, PulseButton, and SmartPopover bring modern mobile design (blur, haptics, fluid motion) to standard MAUI apps.
• 🔗 Deep Integration: First-party Aspire support for OpenTelemetry & Metrics. Source Generators for type-safe XAML and superior IntelliSense.
• 📱 SimpleShell 10: The crown jewel. A fully customizable Shell replacement that supports Shared Element Transitions, BottomSheets, and Flyouts without the headaches of the default Shell.

📦 Packages

🛠 Quickstart (.NET 10)

1. Install the NuGet package:

   dotnet add package Nkkinsoft.SimpleToolkit.Core
   dotnet add package Nkkinsoft.SimpleToolkit.SimpleShell
   

2. Initialize in MauiProgram.cs:

   public static MauiApp CreateMauiApp()
   {
       var builder = MauiApp.CreateBuilder();
       builder
           .UseMauiApp<App>()
           .UseSimpleToolkit() // Initialize Core controls
           .UseSimpleShell();  // Initialize the Navigation Engine
   
       return builder.Build();
   }
   

3. Start building beautiful UIs:

   <ContentPage xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/dotnet/2021/maui"
                xmlns:st="http://schemas.simpletoolkit.io/dotnet/maui">
   
       <Grid>
   
           <st:GlassView Color="#AA000000" BlurAmount="20" />
   
           <st:SmartPopover Anchor="{x:Reference MyBtn}">
               <Label Text="Dismiss me!" />
           </st:SmartPopover>
   
           <st:PulseButton x:Name="MyBtn" Text="Tap Me" PulseColor="Cyan" />
       </Grid>
   </ContentPage>
   

💎 Key Features

SimpleToolkit.Core

• AdvancedIcon: Universal icon support (SF Symbols, Fluent, SVG, Lottie).
• PulseButton: Button with built-in ripple, shimmer, and haptic feedback.
• GlassView: Cross-platform acrylic/blur effects using native platform APIs.
• SafeAreaView: Automatically handles dynamic islands, notches, and foldables.

SimpleShell 10

• Custom Navigation: Build your own TabBar, Flyout, or Drawer completely in XAML.
• TransitionService: Shared Element Transitions (Hero animations) made easy.
• Performance Mode: opt-in zero-overhead navigation for low-end devices.

📄 Documentation

• Solution Structure
• Roadmap
• Migration Guide (v6 → v10)
• Full Documentation

❤️ Acknowledgements

Built with love for the .NET MAUI community. Inspired by the need for better, faster, and more beautiful mobile apps.

Created by RadekVyM. Modernized by Antigravity.