Creator kit
The Creator Kit helps create Power Apps experiences on the web and mobile platforms with convenient components that are ubiquitous in modern software. The kit contains a component library, several commonly used Power Apps component framework controls, a set of templates, and other utilities that increase developer productivity.
All controls and components included in the kit use the Fluent UI framework to help you easily create consistent, beautiful, and effective user experiences for custom business applications.
Elevate your development workflow and create modern, seamless user experiences effortlessly with the Creator Kit.
Note
Before you download and install the Creator Kit, ensure that you enable code components in your environment first.
Caution
Do not install the latest version of the Creator Kit (May 2024) in apps using a dialog, panel, or expandMenu. For more information, go to Important Warning: Platform Regression affecting upgrade to latest Creator Kit Version.
Quick links
| Resource | Short Url | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AppSource Offering | aka.ms/creatorkit/appsource | Offering page for the Creator Kit on AppSource (see instructions to learn more). |
| Canvas reference solution | aka.ms/creatorkit/referencecanvas | Direct download link for the Canvas reference solution. |
| Model Driven App (Custom page) reference solution | aka.ms/creatorkit/referenceMDA | Direct download link for the Model Driven App/Custom Pages reference solution |
| Latest release notes | aka.ms/creatorkitlatestrelease | Release notes for the latest version of the Creator Kit |
| GitHub Repository | aka.ms/creatorkitrepo | GitHub repository that hosts source code for packaged components (CreatorKitCore) and reference solution assets. |
| Code Component Repository | aka.ms/creatorkit/coderepo | The code component source code and more detailed component-level documentation. |
| Creator Kit Documentation (this page) | aka.ms/ck or aka.ms/creatorkit | aka.ms link to this page. Use this to quickly access the documentation and reference during development. |
| Backlog | aka.ms/creatorkit/backlog | Upvote items to help us prioritize controls. |
What's included
The Creator Kit is a set of managed solutions that provide the following components:
- Reference App (Model and Canvas versions available)
- Template starter apps (canvas app and model-driven app custom page)
- Component library
- Code components
- Fluent design theme editor
Disclaimer
Although the underlying features and components used to build the kit (such as canvas components and Power Apps component framework) are fully supported, the kit itself represents sample implementations of these features. Our customers and community can use these components to create apps with Power Apps in their organizations.
If you face issues with:
Using the kit components, report your issue (requires GitHub account)
Features in Microsoft Power Platform, use your standard channel to contact Microsoft Support. See guidance on contacting support for admins and makers.
If you are not sure if you're experiencing an issue with the Creator Kit or the platform, report the issue on the GitHub first and our team will triage the issue.
Updates
Important Warning: Platform Regression affecting upgrade to latest Creator Kit Version
We have identified an issue related to a platform regression that was introduced and affecting previous versions of the Creator Kit that affects canvas library components containing Power Fx formulas, specifically the Dialog, Panel, and ExpandMenu components. A fix for this issue was pushed in the latest version of the Creator Kit that was released May 2024, however due to current platform limitations the upgrade results in data loss of the Power Fx formulas for Event type properties of the components (e.g., OnButtonSelect). A platform update will finish rolling out by 24 June 2024.
Impact: Power Fx formulas within these components may be lost when upgrading to the latest Creator Kit version (May 2024).
Action required: DO NOT INSTALL the latest version of the Creator Kit (May 2024) if you are using the aforementioned canvas library components with Power Fx formulas. Installing this version may cause functionality issues within your applications.
Next steps: Wait for fix. We are actively working on resolving this issue. A fix will be included in the upcoming Power Apps client version 2406.2, available in all public regions by Monday, 24 June 2024.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience as we address this issue. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please raise an issue in our Github repository.
More resources
Learn how to use Power Apps, canvas apps, and custom pages.
Understand what Power Apps component framework components and canvas components are, and how to use them.
Explore the Fluent UI documentation.
Find training resources, including guided learning and step-by-step guides, at https://aka.ms/PowerPlatformLabs.
Read up on customer success stories and find resources relevant to your experience, technical background, and skill level at https://aka.ms/PowerPlatformResources.
Get started with the Microsoft Power Platform learning path, a free online and interactive training platform https://aka.ms/PowerUp.
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