start

---
name: start
description: Start the WPF application in watch mode. Use this skill when you need to launch the app for the first time or when it's not currently running.
---

# Vibe Start Skill

This skill starts the WPF application in watch mode and waits for it to be fully ready before returning.

## When to Use

Use this skill when:
- You need to start the WPF application for the first time
- The application is not currently running
- You want to ensure the app is ready before capturing screenshots or inspecting the tree

## Prerequisites

None - this skill will start the app from scratch.

## Usage

Run the script from the repository root:
```powershell
.\.github\skills\start\start-app.ps1

How It Works

1. Checks if the app is already running (via port 5010)
2. If not running, starts dotnet watch run in the background
3. Waits up to 15 seconds for the app to become available
4. Reports success or failure

Output

• Indicates if the app was already running
• Shows progress as it waits for the app to start
• Confirms when the app is ready for interaction

Workflow Integration

Typical workflow for AI assistants:

1. Use this skill to start the app (only needs to be done once per session)
2. Make XAML or C# changes
3. Use restart skill to apply changes
4. Use screenshot skill to verify the result

Notes

• The app runs in watch mode, so it will automatically rebuild and restart when files change
• You only need to start the app once - it stays running until manually closed
• If the app is already running, this skill will detect it and skip starting