Developer tools (experimental): CLI and DevFlow documentation#3277
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Add new 'Developer tools (experimental)' section documenting the .NET MAUI CLI and DevFlow toolkit from dotnet/maui-labs. CLI docs (4 pages): - Overview with installation, command reference, global options - Environment diagnostics (maui doctor) - Android SDK, JDK, and emulator management - Device management DevFlow docs (10 pages): - Overview with architecture, quick start, packages, platform support - Visual tree inspection and screenshots - Element interaction and automation - Blazor WebView debugging via CDP - MCP server for AI agents (15 tool categories) - Network monitoring and profiling - Broker architecture (multi-app port assignment) - Platform setup: Android, Apple, Windows Every page includes a prominent experimental support disclaimer noting these packages are not covered by the .NET MAUI Support Policy. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Applied the review suggestions throughout the developer tools docs: removed redundant '(experimental)' from titles/headings, simplified the experimental disclaimer language, and tightened the overview/support wording for a more direct Learn-style read. Resolving the addressed threads. |
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Summary
Adds a new Developer tools (experimental) section to the .NET MAUI docs, covering the CLI and DevFlow toolkit from dotnet/maui-labs.
.NET 10 change and motivation
The dotnet/maui-labs repository provides experimental developer tooling for .NET MAUI:
These tools have no documentation presence in the official docs today. This PR adds comprehensive coverage with clear experimental/support disclaimers on every page.
Files changed (16)
TOC
Section overview (1 page)
CLI docs (4 pages)
DevFlow docs (10 pages)
Support policy
Every page includes a prominent IMPORTANT disclaimer noting these packages are experimental from dotnet/maui-labs and are not covered by the .NET MAUI Support Policy.
Platform notes
Verification
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