vvvv-editor-extensions
Helps create vvvv gamma editor extensions — .HDE.vl file naming, Command node registration with keyboard shortcuts, SkiaWindow/SkiaWindowTopMost window types, docking with WindowFactory, and API access to hovered/selected nodes via VL.Lang Session nodes. Use when building editor plugins, custom tooling windows, or automating editor workflows.
Installation
Follow the repository instructions for this skill and your agent. Review the files and dependencies before adding it to your workflow.
View source ↗GuidesSkill instructions
Editor Extensions
Extensions are standard VL patches saved with a .HDE.vl suffix. They run automatically when open in the editor.
File Naming
| Context | Required Name |
|---|---|
| Standalone extension | VL.MyExtension.HDE.vl |
| Extension-only NuGet | VL.MyExtension.HDE (package ID) |
| Mixed NuGet main doc | VL.MyPackage.vl |
| Mixed NuGet extension doc | VL.MyPackage.HDE.vl |
Required NuGet References
-
VL.HDE — provides
Commandnode, window types,WindowFactory -
VL.Lang — provides API nodes under the
Sessioncategory
Command Node
Registers a command in the editor menu:
| Pin | Purpose |
|---|---|
Label |
Menu text |
Visible |
Show/hide the command |
Shortcut |
Keyboard binding |
| Output | Triggers (bang) on activation |
Multiple Command nodes can live in one .HDE.vl document.
Warning: A runtime error in one command may affect all others in the same document.
Window Types
| Type | Behavior |
|---|---|
SkiaWindow |
Slimmed-down Skia renderer window |
SkiaWindowTopMost |
Always-on-top, no focus steal |
Docking
Wrap window with WindowFactory node. Connect WindowContext and Window pins.
Template: VL.HDE/Template.HDE.vl
API Access
Access hovered/selected nodes, read/write pins via VL.Lang Session category nodes. Browse available API in the HelpBrowser's API section.
Developer Shortcuts
- Shift+F9 — restarts all extensions simultaneously
Limitations
- Settings panel integration is not yet possible
- Extensions only run in the editor, not in exported applications
Examples
Read the usage examples in the source repository.
View source ↗Source history
- Indexed on
- 2026-03-11
- Index updated
- 2026-03-11
- Branch
- main
Index and sync dates describe this directory. View the source repository for code history.
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