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Guide to diagnosing Makepad build, widget, redraw and layout issues against the exact runtime revision.

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Use makepad-reference to diagnose [Makepad error or behavior] using the relevant reference guidance, and provide likely fixes plus any environment-specific validation I should perform.

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name: makepad-referencedescription: "Guide to diagnosing Makepad build, widget, redraw and layout issues against the exact runtime revision."risk: criticalsource: communitydate_added: "2026-03-06"

Makepad Reference

This category provides reference materials for debugging, code quality, and advanced layout patterns.

When to Use

You need quick-reference material for common Makepad errors, debugging, or API lookups.
The task is diagnostic or reference-oriented rather than writing a focused feature in one subsystem.
You want a central starting point before diving into more specialized Makepad skills.

Quick Navigation

Topic	File	Use When
API Documentation	Official docs index, quick API reference	Finding detailed API info
Troubleshooting	Common errors and fixes	Build fails, runtime errors
Code Quality	Makepad-aware refactoring	Simplifying code safely
Adaptive Layout	Desktop/mobile responsive	Cross-platform layouts

Common Issues Quick Reference

Error	Quick Fix
`no matching field: font`	Use `text_style: <THEME_FONT_*>{}`
Color parse error	Check the installed live-design parser syntax; changing a valid hex color is not a general fix
`set_text` missing argument	Add `cx` as first argument
UI not updating	Call `redraw(cx)` after changes
Widget not found	Check ID spelling, use `ids!()` for paths

Debug Tips

# Run with line info for better error messages
MAKEPAD=lines cargo run  # Use the project-pinned toolchain; verify this diagnostic flag for its revision

// Add logging
log!("Value: {:?}", my_value);
log!("State: {} / {}", self.counter, self.is_loading);

Resources

Makepad Official Docs - Obsidian-based documentation
Makepad Repository
Robrix - Production reference
Moly - Production reference

Limitations

Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

The navigation table names topics, not bundled reference files. Verify exact Makepad API signatures and the project toolchain before changing code; preserve private values in logs, and test widget updates, input and target layouts rather than assuming a redraw call fixes every issue.