Vela Dev#

Use this skill when working on Xiaomi Vela JS wearable quick apps.

What this skill is for#

• Create a new Vela quick app from scratch
• Edit existing .ux pages
• Fix build errors from npx aiot build
• Adapt UI for Xiaomi Band / Watch screens
• Package an .rpk for delivery

Workflow#

1. Identify whether the user wants a new app or edits to an existing Vela project.
2. If new, scaffold the minimum required files:
   • src/manifest.json
   • src/app.ux
   • src/config-watch.json
   • at least one page like src/pages/<name>/index.ux
3. Prefer a single-page app with internal state switching unless the app clearly benefits from router-based multi-page navigation.
4. Build with:
   • cd <project> && npx aiot build
5. If build fails, inspect the exact error and patch surgically.
6. Only send/package the .rpk after a successful build.

Xiaomi Band / Vela constraints#

Read references/vela-notes.md when you need practical constraints and common fixes.

Important defaults:

• Xiaomi Band 10 uses a 212x520 跑道屏 style layout.
• Frontend apps should feel foreground-first: quick open, quick action, quick exit.
• Avoid overstuffed home screens. Prefer vertical lists/cards.
• Symbol glyph buttons like ↺ ⏸ ▶ ⏭ may not render reliably on device; prefer plain Chinese text.
• When in doubt, choose larger touch targets and fewer simultaneous actions.

Build/debug loop#

After each meaningful edit:

• Run npx aiot build
• If needed, filter logs with grep for success|error|Error
• Fix the reported file/line first before changing anything else

Common failure classes are documented in references/vela-notes.md.

Event/style rules#

Read references/ux-gotchas.md when build errors point to template/event/CSS issues.

Key reminders:

• Vela event handlers are strict; avoid unsupported template expression forms in onclick
• Broken CSS blocks can produce UxLoader / Unexpected }
• Prefer simple, explicit structure over clever templating

Project template#

If the user asks for a fresh app, copy or adapt files from assets/template/.

Deliverables#

Typical successful output includes:

• working project folder
• successful npx aiot build
• generated .rpk path from dist/

When to read extra files#

• For practical Vela constraints and prior lessons: read references/vela-notes.md
• For template/event/style pitfalls: read references/ux-gotchas.md
• For official documentation entry points and what to consult: read references/docs-map.md
• For a reusable end-to-end implementation/debug loop: read references/dev-workflow.md
• For fresh project scaffolding: inspect assets/template/

Documentation-backed behavior#

When you need authoritative confirmation:

1. Start with references/docs-map.md
2. Open the matching official doc page
3. Apply the smallest viable change
4. Rebuild immediately

Prefer official docs for:

• component capability questions
• feature API availability
• project structure uncertainty
• framework/lifecycle questions

Prefer local reference notes for:

• previously observed build pitfalls
• Band 10-specific practical constraints
• project patterns that already worked here