[Template] Build your own Plugin

I have create this quick guide on how to build your own plugins to use with Touch Dial.

Below in the attachments section you will find a Development Template and Touch Dial’s SDK dll file. This is all you need to build your own plugins.

You do not need to know how to code with these files, grab your favorite AI , give it both of these files, and then just give it instructions, “Build me a Plugin using these files that will…….”

If you would like to have an AI build it for you, just download and install any of the following:

– Copilot CLI
– Claude Code
– Google Antigravity

Above are good and easy to use examples that will build any plugin within minutes.

The more details you add in your prompt the better, do you want it to have a Title Bar? Do you want the user to be able to Resize the window? Want it to have an Icon and your username as the Author? Do you want this plugin to be usable only in the Settings menu, allow it to be assigned to a Button (included in the Actions Menu), or both? At the end just ask it to build you a .tdial file and you are ready to test and share.

Requirements:

– Latest install of Visual Studio ( any version – community is fine)

– Within Visual Studio add:

“.NET desktop development” — This includes the .NET 8 SDK
“Windows 10 SDK (10.0.22621.0)” — select it under Individual Components if it’s not already included.

Plugin Sharing RULES: 

1. For security reasons, when sharing your plugin, provide a github link with the code so other users can have access to it. (Not just your .tdial file)
2. Sharing is Free – Charging others for plugins not allowed.

Not following these rules will get your post deleted.

TouchDial Plugin SDK — Developer Notice

This SDK is provided for general-purpose software extension and UI customization only.
By downloading or using this SDK, you agree with the terms at the top of the Plugin Development Template.