# File Dialog Abstraction

> Cross-platform file dialog implementation for open, save, and directory selection

- Skill: `a5c-ai/file-dialog-abstraction` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/file-dialog-abstraction`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/file-dialog-abstraction/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/file-dialog-abstraction

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# file-dialog-abstraction

Implement cross-platform file dialogs for open, save, and directory selection with consistent API across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

## Capabilities

- Open file dialogs
- Save file dialogs
- Directory selection dialogs
- Multiple file selection
- File type filters
- Default paths and names
- Recent locations support

## Input Schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "projectPath": { "type": "string" },
    "framework": { "enum": ["electron", "tauri", "qt", "wpf"] },
    "dialogTypes": { "type": "array" }
  },
  "required": ["projectPath"]
}
```

## Electron Example

```javascript
const { dialog } = require('electron');

async function openFile() {
    const result = await dialog.showOpenDialog({
        properties: ['openFile', 'multiSelections'],
        filters: [
            { name: 'Documents', extensions: ['pdf', 'docx'] },
            { name: 'All Files', extensions: ['*'] }
        ]
    });
    return result.filePaths;
}
```

## Related Skills

- `file-watcher-setup`
- `file-system-integration` process