# Wow API Framexml > Complete documentation for World of Warcraft FrameXML functions — global Lua functions, mixins, object pools, SharedXML utilities, and game utility modules. Use this for UI helpers (StaticPopup_Show, EasyMenu), formatting (SecondsToTime, FormatLargeNumber), table/math utils (tContains, Lerp), mixin/pool patterns, chat frame filters, tooltip helpers, bag functions, texture/atlas markup, and all FrameXML game utility modules. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/wow-api-framexml` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/wow-api-framexml` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/wow-api-framexml/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Docs & Writing - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/wow-api-framexml --- # FrameXML Functions API This skill documents the **FrameXML** layer of the WoW API — global Lua functions defined by Blizzard's interface code, shared XML utility modules, mixin system, object pools, and game utility modules. These are distinct from the C-based Widget API. > **Source of truth:** https://warcraft.wiki.gg/wiki/FrameXML_functions > **FrameXML source:** https://github.com/Gethe/wow-ui-source/tree/live/Interface/FrameXML > **SharedXML source:** https://github.com/Gethe/wow-ui-source/tree/live/Interface/SharedXML > **Current as of:** Patch 12.0.0 — Retail only. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to: - Toggle standard UI panels (`ToggleCharacter`, `ShowUIPanel`, `ToggleSpellBook`) - Use standard UI dialogs (`StaticPopup_Show`) or context menus (`EasyMenu`) - Use the Mixin / Object Pool system (`CreateFromMixins`, `CreateFramePool`) - Filter or extend chat messages (`ChatFrame_AddMessageEventFilter`) - Format numbers, money, or time (`SecondsToTime`, `FormatLargeNumber`, `GetMoneyString`) - Use table utilities (`tContains`, `tDeleteItem`, `tInvert`, `CopyTable`) - Use math utilities (`Lerp`, `Clamp`, `Round`, `CalculateDistance`) - Create texture/atlas markup for FontStrings (`CreateAtlasMarkup`, `CreateTextureMarkup`) - Build tooltips with helpers (`GameTooltip_AddNormalLine`, `GameTooltip_SetTitle`) - Handle pixel-perfect UI (`PixelUtil.SetSize`, `PixelUtil.SetPoint`) - Use event convenience functions (`EventUtil.ContinueOnAddOnLoaded`) - Register/animate frames (`UIFrameFadeIn`, `ScriptAnimationUtil.ShakeFrameRandom`) - Manage bags (`OpenAllBags`, `ToggleBag`, `IsBagOpen`) - Preview items/mounts in dressing room (`DressUpItemLink`) - Query player/class/spec info (`PlayerUtil.GetCurrentSpecID`, `GetClassColor`) - Work with quest icons, map utils, communities, transmog, or other game utilities ## References | Reference | Contents | |-----------|----------| | [UIPARENT.md](references/UIPARENT.md) | UI panel toggles, `ShowUIPanel`, `CloseSpecialWindows`, `MouseIsOver`, number abbreviation | | [MIXINS-AND-POOLS.md](references/MIXINS-AND-POOLS.md) | Mixin system, `CreateFromMixins`, `CreateColor`, object/frame/texture pools | | [SHAREDXML-DATA-UTILS.md](references/SHAREDXML-DATA-UTILS.md) | TableUtil, MathUtil, TimeUtil, FormattingUtil, ColorUtil, CvarUtil, EasingUtil, EventUtil, EventRegistry, FunctionUtil, LinkUtil, Flags, AuraUtil, UnitUtil | | [SHAREDXML-UI-UTILS.md](references/SHAREDXML-UI-UTILS.md) | FrameUtil, TextureUtil, PixelUtil, AnchorUtil, NineSlice, RegionUtil, ScriptAnimationUtil, GameTooltipTemplate, TooltipUtil, `UIFrameFadeIn/Out` | | [FRAMEXML-GAME-UTILS.md](references/FRAMEXML-GAME-UTILS.md) | AchievementUtil, ActionButtonUtil, AzeriteUtil, CalendarUtil, CampaignUtil, CommunitiesUtil, DifficultyUtil, ItemRef/ItemUtil, MapUtil, PlayerUtil, PVPUtil, PartyUtil, QuestUtils, TransmogUtil, and more | | [CHATFRAME-CONTAINERS.md](references/CHATFRAME-CONTAINERS.md) | ChatFrame functions, bag open/close/toggle, DressUpFrames, StaticPopup_Show, EasyMenu | --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/jburlison) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.