maui-theming
Installation
SKILL.md
.NET MAUI Theming
Choosing your approach
| Approach | Best for | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| AppThemeBinding | Auto light/dark with OS — minimal code | Only two themes (light + dark) |
| ResourceDictionary swap | Custom branded themes, >2 themes, user preference | More setup, must use DynamicResource everywhere |
| Both combined | Auto OS response + custom theme colors | Most flexible but most complex |
Critical gotchas
Android: ConfigChanges.UiMode is REQUIRED
MainActivity must include ConfigChanges.UiMode or theme change events will
not fire and the activity restarts instead of handling the change: