gpui-focus-handle

GPUI's focus system enables keyboard navigation and focus management.

longbridge/gpui-component|Updated Apr 8, 2026

Works with

Claude CodeCursorClineWindsurfCodexGoose

Installation Guide

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with node --version
›Active project directory where you want to add gpui-focus-handle

Run the install command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/longbridge/gpui-component --skill gpui-focus-handle

Fetches gpui-focus-handle from longbridge/gpui-component and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

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│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ────────────────

│ · Cline · Codex · Goose · Windsurf

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ · Cursor · Aider · Continue

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/gpui-focus-handle

Restart Cursor to activate gpui-focus-handle. Access via /gpui-focus-handle in your agent's command palette.

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Security Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.

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Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

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Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

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Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

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Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Quick Start

Creating Focus Handles

struct FocusableComponent { focus_handle: FocusHandle, } impl FocusableComponent { fn new(cx: &mut Context<Self>) -> Self { Self { focus_handle: cx.focus_handle(), } } }

Making Elements Focusable

impl Render for FocusableComponent { fn render(&mut self, _: &mut Window, cx: &mut Context<Self>) -> impl IntoElement { div() .track_focus(&self.focus_handle) .on_action(cx.listener(Self::on_enter)) .child("Focusable content") } fn on_enter(&mut self, _: &Enter, cx: &mut Context<Self>) { // Handle Enter key when focused cx.notify(); } }

Focus Management

impl MyComponent { fn focus(&mut self, cx: &mut Context<Self>) { self.focus_handle.focus(cx); } fn is_focused(&self, cx: &App) -> bool { self.focus_handle.is_focused(cx) } fn blur(&mut self, cx: &mut Context<Self>) { cx.blur(); } }

Focus Events

Handling Focus Changes

impl Render for MyInput { fn render(&mut self, _: &mut Window, cx: &mut Context<Self>) -> impl IntoElement { let is_focused = self.focus_handle.is_focused(cx); div() .track_focus(&self.focus_handle) .on_focus(cx.listener(|this, _event, cx| { this.on_focus(cx); })) .on_blur(cx.listener(|this, _event, cx| { this.on_blur(cx); })) .when(is_focused, |el| { el.bg(cx.theme().focused_background) }) .child(self.render_content()) } } impl MyInput { fn on_focus(&mut self, cx: &mut Context<Self>) { // Handle focus gained cx.notify(); } fn on_blur(&mut self, cx: &mut Context<Self>) { // Handle focus lost cx.notify(); } }

Keyboard Navigation

Tab Order

Elements with track_focus() automatically participate in Tab navigation.

div() .child( input1.track_focus(&focus1) // Tab order: 1 ) .child( input2.track_focus(&focus2) // Tab order: 2 ) .child( input3.track_focus(&focus3) // Tab order: 3 )

Focus Within Containers

impl Container { fn focus_first(&mut self, cx: &mut Context<Self>) { if let Some(first) = self.children.first() { first.update(cx, |child, cx| { child.focus_handle.focus(cx); }); } } fn focus_next(&mut self, cx: &mut Context<Self>) { Implementation Guide Prerequisites ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs Time Estimate 15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity Steps 1Install skill using provided installation command 2Test with simple use case relevant to your work 3Evaluate output quality and relevance 4Iterate on prompts to improve results 5Integrate into regular workflow if valuable Common Pitfalls ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation Best Practices ✓ Do +Start with clear, specific prompts +Provide relevant context and constraints +Review and refine all outputs before using +Iterate to improve output quality +Document successful prompt patterns ✗ Don't −Don't use without understanding skill limitations −Don't skip validation of outputs −Don't share sensitive information in prompts −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment 💡 Pro Tips ★Be specific about desired format and style ★Ask for multiple options to choose from ★Request explanations to understand reasoning ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise When to Use This ✓ Use when Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement. ✗ Avoid when Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion. Learning Path 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation Related Skills frontend-design 461 anthropics/claude-code Frontendsame categorypremium-frontend-ui 181 github/awesome-copilot Frontendsame categoryui-animation 176 mblode/agent-skills Frontendsame categoryhigh-end-visual-design 141 leonxlnx/taste-skill Frontendsame categoryantigravity-design-expert 89 sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills Frontendsame categoryinterior-design-expert 80 erichowens/some_claude_skills Frontendsame category Reviews 4.6★★★★★26 reviews C Chaitanya Patil★★★★★Dec 28, 2024 Useful defaults in gpui-focus-handle — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows. A Ama Kapoor★★★★★Nov 27, 2024 Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gpui-focus-handle is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install. P Piyush G★★★★★Nov 19, 2024 gpui-focus-handle is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows. S Sophia Gill★★★★★Nov 15, 2024 Registry listing for gpui-focus-handle matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown. O Omar Patel★★★★★Oct 18, 2024 gpui-focus-handle has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills. S Shikha Mishra★★★★★Oct 10, 2024 Keeps context tight: gpui-focus-handle is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc. S Sophia Rao★★★★★Oct 6, 2024 gpui-focus-handle reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility. I Ishan Dixit★★★★★Sep 25, 2024 I recommend gpui-focus-handle for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area. I Ishan Bhatia★★★★★Sep 1, 2024 Useful defaults in gpui-focus-handle — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows. S Sophia Patel★★★★★Aug 20, 2024 I recommend gpui-focus-handle for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area. showing 1-10 of 26 1 / 3 Discussion Comments — not star reviews No comments yet — start the thread.

gpui-focus-handle

Installation Guide

How to use gpui-focus-handle on Cursor

Prerequisites

Run the install command

Select Cursor when prompted

Verify installation

Security Notice

Documentation

List & Monetize Your Skill

Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Knowledge Enhancement

Quality Improvement

Install Skill

Overview

Quick Start

Creating Focus Handles

Making Elements Focusable

Focus Management

Focus Events

Handling Focus Changes

Keyboard Navigation

Tab Order

Focus Within Containers

Implementation Guide

Best Practices

When to Use This

Learning Path

Related Skills

frontend-design

premium-frontend-ui

ui-animation

high-end-visual-design

antigravity-design-expert

interior-design-expert

Reviews

Discussion