Scaffold Wxpython App

scaffold-wxpython-app

Scaffold an accessible wxPython desktop application with proper sizer layouts, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and high contrast support built in from the start.

When to Use It

• You are starting a new wxPython desktop application
• You want accessibility baked in from the beginning, not bolted on later
• You need a well-structured project template with sizer layouts, menus, and keyboard shortcuts
• You are building a tool, utility, or productivity app for desktop users

How to Launch It

In GitHub Copilot Chat -- select from the prompt picker:

/scaffold-wxpython-app

In Claude Code:

@wxpython-specialist scaffold a new accessible app called "Document Manager"

What to Expect

Step 1: Requirements Gathering

The agent asks for:

• Application name
• Application type (single window, notebook/MDI, dialog-based, tray app)
• Initial panels and features
• Python version and additional libraries

Step 2: Project Structure

Creates a clean project layout with separate modules for the app, main frame, panels, dialogs, utilities, and resources.

Step 3: Accessible Boilerplate

Generates code with built-in accessibility:

• Sizer-based layout -- Never absolute positioning
• Menu mnemonics -- & accelerator keys on every menu item
• Keyboard shortcuts -- Standard accelerator table (Ctrl+O, Ctrl+S, Ctrl+Q)
• Screen reader labels -- SetName(), SetLabel(), and SetHelpText() on all controls
• Logical tab order -- Controls added in reading order
• System colors -- wx.SystemSettings.GetColour() instead of hardcoded colors
• Font scaling -- Relative sizes respecting system DPI

Step 4: Accessibility Helper Module

Creates utility functions for setting accessible names, announcing messages, and common accessibility patterns.

Step 5: README

Generates documentation with installation, running, keyboard shortcuts, and an accessibility statement.

Related Prompts

• audit-desktop-a11y -- Audit the finished app for accessibility
• package-python-app -- Package it for distribution
• test-desktop-a11y -- Create accessibility test cases

Related Agents

• wxpython-specialist -- The specialist agent that powers this prompt
• developer-hub -- Routes to the right specialist for any developer task
• python-specialist -- Python language expertise for non-GUI code