kmp-compose-graphics-modifiers

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

• Build a workflow node, graph editor, or draggable surface in Compose
• Decide between graphicsLayer, Canvas, drawBehind, and drawWithCache
• Add transforms, clipping, elevation, alpha, or rotation without redrawing layout
• Improve performance for repeated drawing objects like paths, brushes, and shaders

Recommended default: use Modifier.graphicsLayer for the node shell and Canvas or drawWithCache for the graph drawing itself.

Trigger keywords: graphicsLayer, Canvas, drawBehind, drawWithCache, custom drawing, workflow node, node editor, graph editor, drag transform, layer effects, elevation.

Freshness rule: Compose graphics and drawing APIs change with each CMP release — recheck the Compose developer docs before upgrading or copying snippets.