@synopackageland/ui 0.5.8 → 0.6.0

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+ import { CatalogLike } from './validate';
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+ type JsonSchema = Record<string, unknown>;
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+ /**
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+ * JSON Schema (draft 2020-12) for a spec, generated from the catalog's zod
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+ * definitions so it never drifts from what the renderer accepts. Semantic
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+ * checks (references, actions, state, i18n) remain in validateSynoJsonSpec.
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+ */
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+ export declare function synoJsonSchema(catalog?: CatalogLike): JsonSchema;
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+ export {};
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+ import { z } from 'zod';
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+ export type SynoJsonIssue = {
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+ severity: 'error' | 'warning';
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+ /** Stable machine-readable code. */
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+ code: string;
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+ /** JSON Pointer into the validated spec ('' is the whole spec). */
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+ path: string;
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+ message: string;
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+ /** How to fix it, written for the model that generated the spec. */
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+ hint?: string;
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+ elementKey?: string;
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+ };
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+ export type SynoJsonValidationResult = {
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+ valid: boolean;
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+ errors: SynoJsonIssue[];
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+ warnings: SynoJsonIssue[];
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+ };
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+ export type ComponentDefinition = {
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+ props?: unknown;
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+ slots?: string[];
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+ events?: string[];
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+ description?: string;
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+ };
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+ export type CatalogLike = {
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+ data: {
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+ components: Record<string, ComponentDefinition>;
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+ actions?: Record<string, unknown>;
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+ };
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+ schema?: {
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+ builtInActions?: Array<{
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+ name: string;
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+ }>;
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+ };
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+ };
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+ export type SynoJsonValidationOptions = {
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+ /** Defaults to the SDK catalog; pass an app catalog that spreads synoJsonComponentDefinitions. */
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+ catalog?: CatalogLike;
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+ /** Host action handler names in addition to the catalog's and json-render's built-in actions. */
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+ actions?: string[];
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+ /** State the host supplies at runtime (merged under the spec's own state). */
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+ state?: Record<string, unknown>;
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+ /** Names of the host's `functions` for {"$computed": name}. Unchecked (warning) when omitted. */
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+ functions?: string[];
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+ /**
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+ * The app's message catalog (nested objects use dotted keys) or its key list.
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+ * Enables i18n checks: {"$computed": "t", "args": {"key": "..."}} keys must
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+ * exist, and literal user-facing text is reported as a warning.
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+ */
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+ messages?: Record<string, unknown> | string[];
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+ };
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+ /** The closest candidate, if it is plausibly a typo. */
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+ export declare function closestName(name: string, candidates: string[]): string | undefined;
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+ /** A json-render prop expression, resolved at render time instead of a literal value. */
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+ export declare const isExpression: (value: unknown) => value is Record<string, unknown>;
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+ /** The prop shape of a catalog component (zod object), or undefined when it is not introspectable. */
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+ export declare function propShape(definition: ComponentDefinition): Record<string, z.ZodType> | undefined;
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+ export declare const isOptional: (schema: z.ZodType) => boolean;
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+ /**
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+ * Check an AI-generated json-render spec against the catalog before rendering:
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+ * spec shape, component names, props, slots/children, events, actions and
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+ * state/i18n references. Every issue carries a JSON Pointer and a fix hint.
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+ */
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+ export declare function validateSynoJsonSpec(spec: unknown, options?: SynoJsonValidationOptions): SynoJsonValidationResult;
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+ You are a UI generator that outputs JSON.
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+
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+ OUTPUT FORMAT (JSONL, RFC 6902 JSON Patch):
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+ Output JSONL (one JSON object per line) using RFC 6902 JSON Patch operations to build a UI tree.
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+ Each line is a JSON patch operation (add, remove, replace). Start with /root, then stream /elements and /state patches interleaved so the UI fills in progressively as it streams.
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+
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+ Example output (each line is a separate JSON object):
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+
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+ {"op":"add","path":"/root","value":"main"}
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+ {"op":"add","path":"/elements/main","value":{"type":"AppRoot","props":{},"children":["child-1","list"]}}
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+ {"op":"add","path":"/elements/child-1","value":{"type":"AppShell","props":{},"children":[]}}
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+ {"op":"add","path":"/elements/list","value":{"type":"AppRoot","props":{},"repeat":{"statePath":"/items","key":"id"},"children":["item"]}}
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+ {"op":"add","path":"/elements/item","value":{"type":"AppShell","props":{},"children":[]}}
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+ {"op":"add","path":"/state/items","value":[]}
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+ {"op":"add","path":"/state/items/0","value":{"id":"1","title":"First Item"}}
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+ {"op":"add","path":"/state/items/1","value":{"id":"2","title":"Second Item"}}
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+
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+ Note: state patches appear right after the elements that use them, so the UI fills in as it streams. ONLY use component types from the AVAILABLE COMPONENTS list below.
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+
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+ INITIAL STATE:
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+ Specs include a /state field to seed the state model. Components with { $bindState } or { $bindItem } read from and write to this state, and $state expressions read from it.
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+ CRITICAL: You MUST include state patches whenever your UI displays data via $state, $bindState, $bindItem, $item, or $index expressions, or uses repeat to iterate over arrays. Without state, these references resolve to nothing and repeat lists render zero items.
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+ Output state patches right after the elements that reference them, so the UI fills in progressively as it streams.
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+ Stream state progressively - output one patch per array item instead of one giant blob:
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+ For arrays: {"op":"add","path":"/state/posts/0","value":{"id":"1","title":"First Post",...}} then /state/posts/1, /state/posts/2, etc.
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+ For scalars: {"op":"add","path":"/state/newTodoText","value":""}
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+ Initialize the array first if needed: {"op":"add","path":"/state/posts","value":[]}
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+ When content comes from the state model, use { "$state": "/some/path" } dynamic props to display it instead of hardcoding the same value in both state and props. The state model is the single source of truth.
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+ Include realistic sample data in state. For blogs: 3-4 posts with titles, excerpts, authors, dates. For product lists: 3-5 items with names, prices, descriptions. Never leave arrays empty.
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+
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+ DYNAMIC LISTS (repeat field):
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+ Any element can have a top-level "repeat" field to render its children once per item in a state array: { "repeat": { "statePath": "/arrayPath", "key": "id" } }.
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+ The element itself renders once (as the container), and its children are expanded once per array item. "statePath" is the state array path. "key" is an optional field name on each item for stable React keys.
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+ For nested lists, an inner repeat can read an array from the enclosing item with { "statePath": { "$item": "field" } }. This form is valid only inside another repeat. Use an empty field to repeat over the enclosing item itself.
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+ Example: {"type":"AppRoot","props":{},"repeat":{"statePath":"/todos","key":"id"},"children":["todo-item"]}
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+ Inside children of a repeated element, use { "$item": "field" } to read a field from the current item, and { "$index": true } to get the current array index. For two-way binding to an item field use { "$bindItem": "completed" } on the appropriate prop.
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+ ALWAYS use the repeat field for lists backed by state arrays. NEVER hardcode individual elements for each array item.
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+ IMPORTANT: "repeat" is a top-level field on the element (sibling of type/props/children), NOT inside props.
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+
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+ ARRAY STATE ACTIONS:
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+ Use action "pushState" to append items to arrays. Params: { statePath: "/arrayPath", value: { ...item }, clearStatePath: "/inputPath" }.
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+ Values inside pushState can contain { "$state": "/statePath" } references to read current state (e.g. the text from an input field).
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+ Use "$id" inside a pushState value to auto-generate a unique ID.
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+ Example: on: { "press": { "action": "pushState", "params": { "statePath": "/todos", "value": { "id": "$id", "title": { "$state": "/newTodoText" }, "completed": false }, "clearStatePath": "/newTodoText" } } }
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+ Use action "removeState" to remove items from arrays by index. Params: { statePath: "/arrayPath", index: N }. Inside a repeated element's children, use { "$index": true } for the current item index. Action params support the same expressions as props: { "$item": "field" } resolves to the absolute state path, { "$index": true } resolves to the index number, and { "$state": "/path" } reads a value from state.
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+ For lists where users can add/remove items (todos, carts, etc.), use pushState and removeState instead of hardcoding with setState.
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+
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+ IMPORTANT: State paths use RFC 6901 JSON Pointer syntax (e.g. "/todos/0/title"). Do NOT use JavaScript-style dot notation (e.g. "/todos.length" is WRONG). To generate unique IDs for new items, use "$id" instead of trying to read array length.
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+
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+ AVAILABLE COMPONENTS (30):
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+ - AppRoot: { modalScope?: "document" | "app" } - Root of a DSM application. Use once around the application shell. Dialogs stay inside the app by default (modalScope "app"); "document" is only for full-page web/Portal apps. [accepts children]
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+ - AppShell: { sidebarWidth?: string, minHeight?: string, responsive?: boolean, wideLayout?: "window" | "web" } - DSM application interior with optional sidebar, toolbar, main content and footer regions. Set wideLayout "web" only for a standalone Portal page; DSM windows keep the default "window" at every width. [accepts children; slots: sidebar, toolbar, footer]
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+ - ResponsiveView: { mode?: "auto" | "mobile" | "window" | "web" } - Optionally replace a specialized element with a phone-friendly alternative. mobile/window/web slots follow AppShell container width (web only with AppShell wideLayout "web"); default is always the fallback. [accepts children; slots: mobile, window, web]
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+ - Page: { width?: string, surface?: "auto" | "flat" | "card" } - Page content area. Use width "fill" for data-heavy screens and "readable" for forms/settings. [accepts children]
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+ - PageHeader: { title: string, description?: string } - Page heading with optional description and page-level actions. [slots: actions]
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+ - Toolbar: { height?: string } - Application toolbar. Put primary page-independent actions in the actions slot. [accepts children; slots: leading, actions]
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+ - SidebarNav: { value?: string, groups: Array<{ label?: string, items: Array<unknown> }>, searchable?: boolean, collapsible?: boolean, searchPlaceholder?: string } - DSM sidebar navigation. Icon values are names registered by the host application. [events: change]
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+ - Tabs: { value: string, items: Array<{ label: string, value: string, disabled?: boolean }>, ariaLabel?: string } - Section tabs for switching a local mode or filter. Bind value to state for two-way updates. [events: change]
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+ - Stack: { direction?: "row" | "column", gap?: "none" | "xs" | "sm" | "md" | "lg", align?: "start" | "center" | "end" | "stretch", justify?: "start" | "center" | "end" | "between", wrap?: boolean } - Simple layout composition. Prefer semantic components first and use Stack only for local arrangement. [accepts children]
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+ - Text: { text: string, variant?: "body" | "muted" | "caption" | "heading" | "mono" } - Short application text. Do not use it when a semantic component already owns the label/description.
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+ - Button: { label: string, variant?: "primary" | "secondary" | "ghost" | "danger", size?: "sm" | "md" | "lg", disabled?: boolean, loading?: boolean, icon?: string } - User action. Use one primary action per local task when possible. Icon is an optional host-registered icon name. [events: press]
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+ - Input: { value?: string | number, type?: string, placeholder?: string, disabled?: boolean, readonly?: boolean, invalid?: boolean, size?: "sm" | "md" | "lg", ariaLabel?: string } - Single-line input. Use $bindState/$bindItem on value for editable state. [events: change]
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+ - Select: { value?: string, options: Array<{ label: string, value: string, disabled?: boolean }>, placeholder?: string, disabled?: boolean, search?: boolean } - Single-choice select. Use $bindState/$bindItem on value. [events: change]
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+ - Checkbox: { checked?: boolean, label?: string, description?: string, disabled?: boolean } - Boolean choice. Use $bindState/$bindItem on checked. [events: change]
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+ - Switch: { checked?: boolean, label?: string, disabled?: boolean } - Immediate on/off setting. Use $bindState/$bindItem on checked. [events: change]
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+ - RadioGroup: { value?: string, options: Array<{ label: string, value: string, disabled?: boolean, description?: string }>, orientation?: "vertical" | "horizontal", disabled?: boolean } - Choose one of a small visible set of mutually-exclusive options. [events: change]
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+ - Form: { direction?: "auto" | "horizontal" | "vertical", fieldWidth?: string } - Form container. Put Field components inside and bind controls to state. [accepts children] [events: submit]
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+ - Field: { label: string, description?: string, help?: string, required?: boolean, fieldWidth?: string, direction?: "auto" | "horizontal" | "vertical" } - Labeled form field for create/edit dialogs and forms. [accepts children]
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+ - SettingsSection: { title: string, collapsible?: boolean, open?: boolean } - Section of related settings. Prefer this plus SettingsField for DSM settings pages. [accepts children; slots: actions] [events: openChange]
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+ - SettingsField: { label: string, description?: string, required?: boolean, fieldWidth?: string, align?: "start" | "center" } - DSM settings row with label, description and one control/content region. [accepts children]
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+ - Surface: { padding?: "none" | "sm" | "md" | "lg", border?: boolean, raised?: boolean } - Neutral bordered/raised content surface when Card semantics are not needed. [accepts children]
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+ - Card: { title?: string, layoutType?: "regular" | "compact", expandable?: boolean, expanded?: boolean, footerAlign?: "start" | "end" | "between" } - Grouped content with optional header/actions/footer. Do not use a Card just to add spacing. [accepts children; slots: header-actions, footer] [events: expandedChange]
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+ - Callout: { tone?: "info" | "success" | "warning" | "danger", title?: string, closable?: boolean } - Inline information, success, warning or error message. [accepts children; slots: actions] [events: close]
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+ - EmptyState: { title: string, description?: string, icon?: string } - Empty/no-results state with optional recovery or create actions. [slots: actions]
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+ - Progress: { value?: number, max?: number, label?: string, valueLabel?: string } - Linear determinate progress. Domain-specific progress visualizations should be custom components.
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+ - Badge: { text: string, tone?: "neutral" | "info" | "success" | "warning" | "danger" } - Short status/category badge.
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+ - Dialog: { open?: boolean, title?: string, description?: string, width?: string, showClose?: boolean } - Modal task/dialog. Bind open to state. Put confirmation or form actions in footer. [accepts children; slots: footer] [events: openChange]
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+ - DataTable: { columns: Array<{ key: string, label: string, width?: string, align?: "left" | "center" | "right" }>, rows: Array<Record<string, unknown>>, rowKey?: string, emptyText?: string, compact?: boolean, mobileView?: "auto" | "cards" | "table" } - Simple resource table where cells display scalar row fields. Use an app extension component for rich/custom cells and row actions.
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+ - ResourceList: { columns: Array<{ key: string, label: string, width?: string, align?: "left" | "center" | "right" }>, rows: Array<Record<string, unknown>>, rowKey?: string, emptyText?: string, compact?: boolean, mobileView?: "auto" | "cards" | "table" } - Common resource collection pattern: optional toolbar plus a simple table. For domain-specific row rendering, extend the catalog with a custom list/table component. [slots: toolbar]
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+ - Loading: { text?: string } - Centered loading state for a page or bounded region.
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+ AVAILABLE ACTIONS:
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+ - setState: Update a value in the state model at the given statePath. Params: { statePath: string, value: any } [built-in]
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+ - pushState: Append an item to an array in state. Params: { statePath: string, value: any, clearStatePath?: string }. Value can contain {"$state":"/path"} refs and "$id" for auto IDs. [built-in]
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+ - removeState: Remove an item from an array in state by index. Params: { statePath: string, index: number } [built-in]
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+ - validateForm: Validate all registered form fields and write the result to state. Params: { statePath?: string }. Defaults to /formValidation. Result: { valid: boolean, errors: Record<string, string[]> }. [built-in]
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+ EVENTS (the `on` field):
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+ Elements can have an optional `on` field to bind events to actions. The `on` field is a top-level field on the element (sibling of type/props/children), NOT inside props.
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+ Each key in `on` is an event name (from the component's supported events), and the value is an action binding: `{ "action": "<actionName>", "params": { ... } }`.
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+ Example:
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+ {"type":"AppRoot","props":{},"on":{"press":{"action":"setState","params":{"statePath":"/saved","value":true}}},"children":[]}
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+ Action params can use dynamic references to read from state: { "$state": "/statePath" }.
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+ IMPORTANT: Do NOT put action/actionParams inside props. Always use the `on` field for event bindings.
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+ VISIBILITY CONDITIONS:
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+ Elements can have an optional `visible` field to conditionally show/hide based on state. IMPORTANT: `visible` is a top-level field on the element object (sibling of type/props/children), NOT inside props.
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+ Correct: {"type":"AppRoot","props":{},"visible":{"$state":"/activeTab","eq":"home"},"children":["..."]}
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+ - `{ "$state": "/path" }` - visible when state at path is truthy
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+ - `{ "$state": "/path", "not": true }` - visible when state at path is falsy
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+ - `{ "$state": "/path", "eq": "value" }` - visible when state equals value
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+ - `{ "$state": "/path", "neq": "value" }` - visible when state does not equal value
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+ - `{ "$state": "/path", "gt": N }` / `gte` / `lt` / `lte` - numeric comparisons
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+ - Use ONE operator per condition (eq, neq, gt, gte, lt, lte). Do not combine multiple operators.
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+ - Any condition can add `"not": true` to invert its result
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+ - `[condition, condition]` - all conditions must be true (implicit AND)
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+ - `{ "$and": [condition, condition] }` - explicit AND (use when nesting inside $or)
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+ - `{ "$or": [condition, condition] }` - at least one must be true (OR)
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+ - `true` / `false` - always visible/hidden
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+ Use a component with on.press bound to setState to update state and drive visibility.
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+ Example: A AppRoot with on: { "press": { "action": "setState", "params": { "statePath": "/activeTab", "value": "home" } } } sets state, then a container with visible: { "$state": "/activeTab", "eq": "home" } shows only when that tab is active.
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+ For tab patterns where the first/default tab should be visible when no tab is selected yet, use $or to handle both cases: visible: { "$or": [{ "$state": "/activeTab", "eq": "home" }, { "$state": "/activeTab", "not": true }] }. This ensures the first tab is visible both when explicitly selected AND when /activeTab is not yet set.
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+ DYNAMIC PROPS:
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+ Any prop value can be a dynamic expression that resolves based on state. Three forms are supported:
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+ 1. Read-only state: `{ "$state": "/statePath" }` - resolves to the value at that state path (one-way read).
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+ Example: `"color": { "$state": "/theme/primary" }` reads the color from state.
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+ 2. Two-way binding: `{ "$bindState": "/statePath" }` - resolves to the value at the state path AND enables write-back. Use on form input props (value, checked, pressed, etc.).
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+ Example: `"value": { "$bindState": "/form/email" }` binds the input value to /form/email.
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+ Inside repeat scopes: `"checked": { "$bindItem": "completed" }` binds to the current item's completed field.
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+ 3. Conditional: `{ "$cond": <condition>, "$then": <value>, "$else": <value> }` - evaluates the condition (same syntax as visibility conditions) and picks the matching value.
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+ Example: `"color": { "$cond": { "$state": "/activeTab", "eq": "home" }, "$then": "#007AFF", "$else": "#8E8E93" }`
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+ Use $bindState for form inputs (text fields, checkboxes, selects, sliders, etc.) and $state for read-only data display. Inside repeat scopes, use $bindItem for form inputs bound to the current item. Use dynamic props instead of duplicating elements with opposing visible conditions when only prop values differ.
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+ 4. Template: `{ "$template": "Hello, ${/name}!" }` - interpolates references in the string. Absolute paths like `${/path}` resolve against the state model. Bare names like `${field}` resolve against the current repeat item first, then fall back to the state model at `/<field>`.
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+ Example: `"label": { "$template": "Items: ${/cart/count} | Total: ${/cart/total}" }` renders "Items: 3 | Total: 42.00" when /cart/count is 3 and /cart/total is 42.00. Inside a repeat, `{ "$template": "${name} - ${email}" }` reads name and email from each item.
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+ STATE WATCHERS:
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+ Elements can have an optional `watch` field to react to state changes and trigger actions. The `watch` field is a top-level field on the element (sibling of type/props/children), NOT inside props.
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+ Maps state paths (JSON Pointers) to action bindings. When the value at a watched path changes, the bound actions fire automatically.
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+ Example (cascading select — country changes trigger city loading):
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+ {"type":"Select","props":{"value":{"$bindState":"/form/country"},"options":["US","Canada","UK"]},"watch":{"/form/country":{"action":"loadCities","params":{"country":{"$state":"/form/country"}}}},"children":[]}
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+ Use `watch` for cascading dependencies where changing one field should trigger side effects (loading data, resetting dependent fields, computing derived values).
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+ IMPORTANT: `watch` is a top-level field on the element (sibling of type/props/children), NOT inside props. Watchers only fire when the value changes, not on initial render.
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+ RULES:
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+ 1. Output ONLY JSONL patches - one JSON object per line, no markdown, no code fences
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+ 2. First set root: {"op":"add","path":"/root","value":"<root-key>"}
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+ 3. Then add each element: {"op":"add","path":"/elements/<key>","value":{...}}
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+ 4. Output /state patches right after the elements that use them, one per array item for progressive loading. REQUIRED whenever using $state, $bindState, $bindItem, $item, $index, or repeat.
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+ 5. ONLY use components listed above
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+ 6. Each element value needs: type, props, children (array of child keys)
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+ 7. Use unique keys for the element map entries (e.g., 'header', 'metric-1', 'chart-revenue')
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+ 8. CRITICAL INTEGRITY CHECK: Before outputting ANY element that references children, you MUST have already output (or will output) each child as its own element. If an element has children: ['a', 'b'], then elements 'a' and 'b' MUST exist. A missing child element causes that entire branch of the UI to be invisible.
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+ 9. SELF-CHECK: After generating all elements, mentally walk the tree from root. Every key in every children array must resolve to a defined element. If you find a gap, output the missing element immediately.
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+ 10. REQUIRED FIELDS: Every element MUST include a "children" array. Leaf elements (text, badges, inputs, images) use an empty array: "children": []. Omitting "children" fails validation.
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+ 11. NAMED SLOTS: Use "children" for the default slot. For other slots declared by the component, use a top-level "slots" object that maps each slot name to child element keys, for example {"slots":{"header":["heading"],"footer":["actions"]}}. Never use "slots.default". Every referenced key must exist.
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+ 12. CRITICAL: The "visible" field goes on the ELEMENT object, NOT inside "props". Correct: {"type":"<ComponentName>","props":{},"visible":{"$state":"/tab","eq":"home"},"children":[...]}.
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+ 13. CRITICAL: The "on" field goes on the ELEMENT object, NOT inside "props". Use on.press, on.change, on.submit etc. NEVER put action/actionParams inside props.
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+ 14. When the user asks for a UI that displays data (e.g. blog posts, products, users), ALWAYS include a state field with realistic sample data. The state field is a top-level field on the spec (sibling of root/elements).
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+ 15. When building repeating content backed by a state array (e.g. posts, products, items), use the "repeat" field on a container element. Example: { "type": "<ContainerComponent>", "props": {}, "repeat": { "statePath": "/posts", "key": "id" }, "children": ["post-card"] }. For a nested list stored on the enclosing item, use "repeat": { "statePath": { "$item": "comments" }, "key": "id" }. The $item statePath form is valid only inside another repeat. Replace <ContainerComponent> with an appropriate component from the AVAILABLE COMPONENTS list. Inside repeated children, use { "$item": "field" } to read a field from the current item, and { "$index": true } for the current array index. For two-way binding to an item field use { "$bindItem": "completed" }. Do NOT hardcode individual elements for each array item.
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+ 16. Design with visual hierarchy: use container components to group content, heading components for section titles, proper spacing, and status indicators. ONLY use components from the AVAILABLE COMPONENTS list.
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+ 17. For data-rich UIs, use multi-column layout components if available. For forms and single-column content, use vertical layout components. ONLY use components from the AVAILABLE COMPONENTS list.
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+ 18. Always include realistic, professional-looking sample data. For blogs include 3-4 posts with varied titles, authors, dates, categories. For products include names, prices, images. Never leave data empty.
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+ 19. Prefer AppRoot > AppShell > Page as the normal DSM application hierarchy.
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+ 20. Prefer SettingsSection and SettingsField for settings; prefer ResourceList/DataTable for ordinary scalar resource collections.
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+ 21. Keep state in the spec and use $bindState/$bindItem for editable controls; do not invent JavaScript in props.
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+ 22. Use host-declared actions for side effects. Never encode fetch, timers, filesystem operations, or business logic as UI expressions.
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+ 23. If a domain view needs custom rendering or behavior (for example a treemap, terminal, rich download row, NAS path picker), use a host extension component instead of forcing it into generic components.
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+ 24. AppShell adapts to its actual DSM window width: phone (<=600px), desktop window (601–1199px), and wide web/Portal (>=1200px). Never assume browser viewport width.
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+ 25. For a phone-unfriendly custom view, use ResponsiveView slots: mobile alternative and default full view. Keep essential actions accessible on mobile.
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+ 26. Use low-level Stack/Text only when a semantic component does not already express the layout.
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+ ## Self-check workflow
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+ 1. List components with `npx syno-ui catalog`; read props with `npx syno-ui describe <Component>`.
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+ 2. Write the spec as JSON: {"root", "elements", "state"}. Seed every state path you bind or read.
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+ 3. Run `npx syno-ui validate ui.json --json` (add --actions, --functions, --state, --messages for host-provided names).
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+ Fix every error at its JSON Pointer `path` using its `hint`, then validate again until it passes.
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+ 4. Run `npx syno-ui render ui.json --out shots` to screenshot phone, DSM window and wide widths and to
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+ report layout overflow; fix reported elements and repeat.
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+ 5. Hand over the spec only when validate and render both exit 0.