makepad-2.0-migration
by ZhangHanDongmakepad-2.0-migration is a practical skill for migrating Makepad projects from 1.x to 2.0. It helps translate live_design! to script_mod!, update derives and lifecycle hooks, and reduce guesswork with a focused makepad-2.0-migration guide for implementation-minded upgrades.
This skill scores 76/100, which means it is a solid but not premium listing candidate. Directory users get a clearly triggerable migration skill with enough concrete mapping content to reduce guesswork for Makepad 1.x to 2.0 upgrades, though it still has some documentation gaps and limited supporting assets.
- Strong triggerability: the frontmatter explicitly says to use it for Makepad 1.x to 2.0 migration and lists many relevant trigger phrases.
- Useful operational content: the skill includes a syntax mapping table and a dedicated migration guide with examples for old-to-new constructs.
- Good install decision value: the repository has a substantial skill body, valid frontmatter, and a reference file that supports real migration work.
- Sparse supporting files: only one reference file is present, with no scripts or additional resources to automate or deepen the workflow.
- Some polish gaps: a placeholder marker appears in the skill content, and the description length is minimal, so users may need to read carefully before relying on it.
Overview of makepad-2.0-migration skill
What this skill does
The makepad-2.0-migration skill helps you migrate Makepad projects from 1.x to 2.0 with less guesswork. It is built for readers who need a practical path off the old live_design! model and into the newer script_mod!-based workflow, including syntax updates, derive macro renames, and runtime scripting patterns.
Who it is for
Use the makepad-2.0-migration skill if you are updating an existing codebase, reviewing breaking changes, or trying to translate old widget definitions into the new syntax. It is especially useful for maintainers, backend-side tool owners supporting UI code, and developers who need a migration guide that is closer to an implementation checklist than a broad tutorial.
Why it is different
This skill is centered on exact mapping and migration workflow, not on learning Makepad from scratch. The main value is reducing translation errors: angle brackets to braces, Live to Script, LiveHook to ScriptHook, apply_over to script_apply_eval, and related lifecycle and theme changes. That makes makepad-2.0-migration more decision-useful than a generic prompt when you already have legacy code in hand.
How to Use makepad-2.0-migration skill
Install and trigger it correctly
Install the makepad-2.0-migration skill with the directory’s normal skill command, then invoke it when your task clearly involves Makepad 1.x to 2.0 conversion. A strong trigger prompt states the source version, the target version, and the file type you are migrating, for example: Migrate this Makepad 1.x widget file to 2.0 script_mod syntax and preserve behavior.
Give it the right input
The skill works best when you provide representative snippets, not just a high-level request. Include the old live_design! block, any #[derive(...)] declarations, lifecycle methods, and the widget state you want preserved. If you only say “upgrade my UI,” the skill has to infer too much; if you paste the exact old syntax, it can map each construct directly.
Read these files first
Start with SKILL.md for the migration framing, then open references/migration-guide.md for the detailed syntax table and examples. Those two files give you the fastest path to the practical makepad-2.0-migration usage workflow, especially when you need to confirm whether a change is a rename, a structural rewrite, or a runtime pattern shift.
A good workflow
Use the skill in three passes: identify the old construct, convert it using the mapping table, then check for semantic changes like state reference syntax and property merge behavior. For larger migrations, work file by file so you can verify output after each conversion instead of asking for a whole-repo rewrite in one step.
makepad-2.0-migration skill FAQ
Is this only for Makepad 1.x to 2.0 upgrades?
Yes. The makepad-2.0-migration skill is meant for migration work, not general Makepad application design. If you are starting a new project on 2.0, a fresh prompt or a 2.0-focused guide may be a better fit.
Do I need to know the new syntax first?
No, but you do need to provide enough old code for the skill to translate accurately. Beginners can use it, but the best results come when you paste a concrete snippet and ask for a direct migration rather than an abstract explanation.
How is it better than a normal prompt?
A normal prompt often misses the exact rename and structural changes that break Makepad migrations. The makepad-2.0-migration skill adds a tighter conversion frame, so it is better at catching syntax drift, lifecycle renames, and property update differences that matter during upgrade work.
When should I not use it?
Do not use it for unrelated Rust refactors, generic UI cleanup, or broad Makepad architecture planning. If your task is not specifically about makepad-2.0-migration install-style upgrade work, the skill will be less useful than a targeted prompt for your actual stack.
How to Improve makepad-2.0-migration skill
Provide source and target constraints
The best results come from telling the skill what must stay unchanged: widget behavior, state names, theme intent, or file layout. If you have constraints like “keep the public API stable” or “avoid changing event flow,” state them up front so the migration output does not over-optimize for syntax alone.
Include the hardest lines first
The main failure mode in Makepad migration is incomplete handling of the tricky parts: macro boundaries, nested widget definitions, and lifecycle hooks. Paste the lines that use live_design!, derive attributes, state references, or merge behavior first, because those are the places where makepad-2.0-migration usage quality is decided.
Ask for a checked migration, not just conversion
A stronger request is: Convert this file to Makepad 2.0, list any behavior changes, and flag any syntax that needs manual verification. That format helps the skill return a safer result for makepad-2.0-migration for Backend Development teams that need dependable migration notes, not only transformed code.
Iterate on one file, then generalize
After the first answer, compare it with references/migration-guide.md and test the converted file in context. If something fails, feed back the exact compiler error or runtime mismatch, then ask for a narrower fix. That loop produces better output than repeatedly asking for a full rewrite with no diagnostics.