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Kx — UI / Runtime Framework

Kx is a .NET 10 desktop UI/runtime framework with a plugin-driven window system, YAML-based markup, custom rendering, and a sample updater app.

Repository structure (high level)

src/Kx — runtime, window system, rendering, config loading, plugin infra
src/Kx.Sdk — plugin contracts: UI, logging, DI, window hosting, markup
apps/KxUpdater — updater app with Assets and file-based update client
apps/KxUpdateBuilder — desktop manifest builder for publishing updates
plugins — reusable plugins (e.g., KalCipher)
examples — reference plugin and minimal sample host app
tests — framework and app tests

Current architecture direction

Separation of concerns: framework-generic infra, app-specific behavior, reusable plugins, and examples for learning/reference.

Runtime composition via PluginRuntimeComposition, RuntimeUiComposition, RuntimeLoggingComposition, RuntimeShellComposition
RuntimeServiceConfiguration registers composed services rather than constructing them inline

Quick start (summary)

git clone https://github.com/0MrDarn0/Kx
cd Kx
git checkout dev
dotnet build
dotnet run --project examples/Kx.Example.App

File-based update flow & assets

Kx includes an updater app and a builder for desktop manifests. The updater uses a file-based update client and app-local Assets folders.

Goals

Provide a plugin-driven windowing and UI runtime for desktop apps
Offer YAML-based markup and custom rendering primitives
Make reusable plugins and example hosts for learning and extension

Repository & branches

GitHub: 0MrDarn0 / Kx
dev branch (work in progress)

License: GPL-3.0.

Breworks — Map Editor for KalOnline

Breworks is a work‑in‑progress map editor for the classic game KalOnline. The project is implemented in C++ and uses DirectX 11 for rendering. The window chrome and UI framing are custom‑drawn with shaders; the in‑app UI uses ImGui.

Key technologies

C++ (native desktop application)
DirectX 11 for rendering and custom shader‑based window chrome
ImGui for in‑application UI elements
Project status: Work in progress (WIP)

Repository

GitHub: 0MrDarn0 / breworks

git clone https://github.com/0MrDarn0/breworks
cd breworks
open the solution in Visual Studio; build the native project

About

About IDB‑Lab and the author Christian.