# oqtane

This rule guides GitHub Copilot when building Oqtane modules with Blazor and C#. Use it for client/server module structure and related code patterns.

- rule · `type=rule` · GitHub Copilot · ★ 40418
- Author: github · official GitHub repository
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/HEAD/instructions/oqtane.instructions.md
- Updated: 2026-10-23
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/oqtane

## What it does

The rule sets conventions for Blazor and C#: PascalCase for components and public members, camelCase for private fields, dependency injection, and asynchronous UI work. It covers component lifecycle methods, `@bind`, `ErrorBoundary`, and form validation with `FluentValidation` or DataAnnotations.

For Oqtane modules, it describes a client service, a matching MVC controller, and a repository. Each client action belongs in its own Razor file and inherits from `ModuleBase`; `index.razor` is the default action. More involved client processing goes into a `ServiceBase` service.

The rule targets `**/*.razor`, `**/*.razor.cs`, and `**/*.razor.css`. Tests are expected to run in Visual Studio Enterprise; if a controller does not match the client service calls, the module’s server side will break.

## Install

### GitHub Copilot (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/instructions/oqtane.instructions.md` — The applyTo field sets which files it applies to

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/oqtane.md` — The paths frontmatter field limits the files: move applyTo from the source into paths

### Codex

**AGENTS.md**
- Codex reads AGENTS.md: paste the rule text there

### Cursor

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/rules/oqtane.mdc` — Frontmatter: description, globs, alwaysApply. Move applyTo from the source into globs, or the rule will not attach on its own

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/rules/oqtane.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/oqtane.md`

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/HEAD/instructions/oqtane.instructions.md

## When to use it
- structure an Oqtane module
- split client actions into Razor files
- connect a client service to its MVC controller
- add API error handling and form validation
- manage Blazor caching and component state

## Example prompts
- Create an Oqtane module with `index.razor`, a `ServiceBase` client service, a matching controller, and a repository.
- Review `Orders.razor` against the Oqtane and Blazor patterns, then fix the violations.
- Add `DataAnnotations` validation to this form and handle API errors according to the project rules.

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## Blazor Code Style and Structure

- Write idiomatic and efficient Blazor and C# code.
- Follow .NET and Blazor conventions.
- Use Razor Components appropriately for component-based UI development.
- Use Blazor Components appropriately for component-based UI development.
- Prefer inline functions for smaller components but separate complex logic into code-behind or service classes.
- Async/await should be used where applicable to ensure non-blocking UI operations.


## Naming Conventions

- Follow PascalCase for component names, method names, and public members.
- Use camelCase for private fields and local variables.
- Prefix interface names with "I" (e.g., IUserService).

## Blazor and .NET Specific Guidelines

- Utilize Blazor's built-in features for component lifecycle (e.g., OnInitializedAsync, OnParametersSetAsync).
- Use data binding effectively with @bind.
- Leverage Dependency Injection for services in Blazor.
- Structure Blazor components and services following Separation of Concerns.
- Always use the latest version C#, currently C# 13 features like record types, pattern matching, and global usings.

## Oqtane specific Guidelines
- See base classes and patterns in the [Main Oqtane repo](https://github.com/oqtane/oqtane.framework)
- Follow client server patterns for module development.
- The Client project has various modules in the modules folder.
- Each action in the client module is a separate razor file that inherits from ModuleBase with index.razor being the default action.
- For complex client processing like getting data, create a service class that inherits from ServiceBase and lives in the services folder. One service class for each module. 
- Client service should call server endpoint using ServiceBase methods
- Server project contains MVC Controllers, one for each module that match the client service calls.  Each controller will call server-side services or repositories managed by DI
- Server projects use repository patterns for modules, one repository class per module to match the controllers. 

## Error Handling and Validation

- Implement proper error handling for Blazor pages and API calls.
- Use built-in Oqtane logging methods from base classes.
- Use logging for error tracking in the backend and consider capturing UI-level errors in Blazor with tools like ErrorBoundary.
- Implement validation using FluentValidation or DataAnnotations in forms.

## Blazor API and Performance Optimization

- Utilize Blazor server-side or WebAssembly optimally based on the project requirements.
- Use asynchronous methods (async/await) for API calls or UI actions that could block the main thread.
- Optimize Razor components by reducing unnecessary renders and using StateHasChanged() efficiently.
- Minimize the component render tree by avoiding re-renders unless necessary, using ShouldRender() where appropriate.
- Use EventCallbacks for handling user interactions efficiently, passing only minimal data when triggering events.

## Caching Strategies

- Implement in-memory caching for frequently used data, especially for Blazor Server apps. Use IMemoryCache for lightweight caching solutions.
- For Blazor WebAssembly, utilize localStorage or sessionStorage to cache application state between user sessions.
- Consider Distributed Cache strategies (like Redis or SQL Server Cache) for larger applications that need shared state across multiple users or clients.
- Cache API calls by storing responses to avoid redundant calls when data is unlikely to change, thus improving the user experience.

## State Management Libraries

- Use Blazor's built-in Cascading Parameters and EventCallbacks for basic state sharing across components.
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