arcgis-maps-sdk-js-ai-context
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This file indexes all skills for the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript (SDK 5.0). Use this to find the right skill for a task, combine skills for complex workflows, and make quick architectural decisions. ES modules only. Uses @arcgis/map-components, @arcgis/core, Calcite Design System, and Vite tooling. Includes 4 new component packages: AI Components, Charts, Coding Components, and Embeddable Maps.
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ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript -- Skill Catalog
This file indexes all skills for the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript (SDK 5.0). Use this to find the right skill for a task, combine skills for complex workflows, and make quick architectural decisions.
Skills (35)
ES modules only. Uses @arcgis/map-components, @arcgis/core, Calcite Design System, and Vite tooling. Includes 4 new component packages: AI Components, Charts, Coding Components, and Embeddable Maps.
Core
| Skill | Purpose |
arcgis-core-maps | Map/SceneView initialization, navigation, basemaps, Map Components vs Core API |
arcgis-starter-app | Project scaffolding with Vite + TypeScript, production tooling, framework integration |
arcgis-core-utilities | reactiveUtils, promiseUtils, esriRequest, Collection, Accessor |
arcgis-performance | Bundle optimization, lazy loading, memory management, view performance tuning |
Layers & Data
| Skill | Purpose |
arcgis-layers | FeatureLayer, GeoJSONLayer, CSVLayer, GraphicsLayer, TileLayer, queries |
arcgis-advanced-layers | WMS, WFS, KML, MapImageLayer, CatalogLayer, OGC layers |
arcgis-3d-layers | SceneLayer, IntegratedMeshLayer, PointCloudLayer, 3D-specific layer config |
arcgis-tables-forms | FeatureTable, FeatureForm, related records, tabular data workflows |
Visualization
| Skill | Purpose |
arcgis-visualization | Renderers, symbols, visual variables, labels |
arcgis-cim-symbols | CIM symbol specification for advanced multi-layer symbology |
arcgis-smart-mapping | Data-driven renderer/color/size generators, statistics, suggested scales |
arcgis-feature-effects | Layer effects (bloom, blur, drop-shadow), blend modes, feature filters |
Interaction
| Skill | Purpose |
arcgis-interaction | Hit testing, highlighting, sketching, event handling, Draw API |
arcgis-popup-templates | PopupTemplate content, Arcade expressions, custom actions, field formatting |
arcgis-editing | Editor widget, FeatureForm, subtypes, versioning, applyEdits |
Widgets & UI
| Skill | Purpose |
arcgis-widgets-ui | Legend, LayerList, Search, FeatureTable, TimeSlider, Calcite layout |
arcgis-widgets-advanced | Measurement, ElevationProfile, LineOfSight, Print, Swipe, Directions |
Spatial
| Skill | Purpose |
arcgis-geometry-operations | geometryEngine, buffer, intersect, union, clip, geodesic operations |
arcgis-spatial-analysis | Server-side geoprocessing, spatial analysis service, ModelBuilder |
arcgis-coordinates-projection | Coordinate systems, projection, spatial references, coordinate conversion |
Services
| Skill | Purpose |
arcgis-rest-services | REST API endpoints, feature service queries, geocoding, routing |
arcgis-portal-content | Portal items, WebMap/WebScene loading, content management, sharing |
arcgis-authentication | OAuth 2.0, API keys, IdentityManager, token management |
Specialized
| Skill | Purpose |
arcgis-map-tools | Bookmarks, measurement, printing, coordinate conversion widget |
arcgis-arcade | Arcade expressions for popups, labels, renderers, calculated fields |
arcgis-imagery | ImageryLayer, ImageryTileLayer, raster functions, multidimensional data |
arcgis-time-animation | TimeSlider, temporal data, animation, time-aware layers |
arcgis-scene-environment | Lighting, weather, atmosphere, shadows, underground navigation |
arcgis-utility-networks | Utility network tracing, associations, topology validation |
arcgis-knowledge-graphs | Knowledge graph exploration, link charts, entity relationships |
arcgis-custom-rendering | Custom WebGL rendering, external renderers, RenderNode |
New in 5.0
| Skill | Purpose |
arcgis-ai-components | AI-powered map interaction via arcgis-ai-chat and arcgis-ai-toolbar components |
arcgis-charts | Data visualization charts (bar, line, pie, scatter, histogram) via @arcgis/charts-components |
arcgis-coding-components | Code editing and Arcade authoring via @arcgis/coding-components |
arcgis-embeddable-maps | Lightweight, self-contained map embeds via @arcgis/embeddable-components |
Recommended Skill Combinations
Build a basic map app
arcgis-starter-app + arcgis-core-maps + arcgis-layers
Create a data visualization dashboard
arcgis-visualization + arcgis-widgets-ui + arcgis-layers + arcgis-smart-mapping
Build an editing application
arcgis-editing + arcgis-interaction + arcgis-layers + arcgis-tables-forms
3D scene application
arcgis-core-maps + arcgis-3d-layers + arcgis-scene-environment
Spatial analysis workflow
arcgis-geometry-operations + arcgis-spatial-analysis + arcgis-layers
Portal content browser
arcgis-portal-content + arcgis-authentication + arcgis-widgets-ui
Real-time monitoring app
arcgis-layers + arcgis-time-animation + arcgis-widgets-ui + arcgis-interaction
Field data collection app
arcgis-editing + arcgis-authentication + arcgis-starter-app + arcgis-interaction
AI-powered map chat
arcgis-ai-components + arcgis-core-maps + arcgis-layers
Embed a quick map
arcgis-embeddable-maps
Data dashboard with charts
arcgis-charts + arcgis-layers + arcgis-widgets-ui
Quick Decision Guides
Map Components vs Core API
| Question | Map Components | Core API |
| Starting a new project? | Preferred | Only if you need low-level control |
| Need slot-based widget placement? | Yes, built-in | No, use view.ui.add() |
| Using a framework (React/Angular)? | Works as custom elements | Works, but more boilerplate |
| Need programmatic map creation? | Possible via JS properties | Native approach |
| CSS setup? | Automatic (npm) | Requires main.css import |
| Migrating legacy code? | May need refactoring | Existing code works |
Default choice: Map Components (<arcgis-map>, <arcgis-scene>). Fall back to Core API only when you need direct MapView/SceneView constructor control or are maintaining existing Core API code.
Layer Type Selection
| Your data source | Layer to use |
| ArcGIS Feature Service | FeatureLayer |
| GeoJSON file/URL | GeoJSONLayer |
| CSV with coordinates | CSVLayer |
| Cached map tiles | TileLayer |
| Vector tiles | VectorTileLayer |
| 3D buildings/objects | SceneLayer |
| Photogrammetry mesh | IntegratedMeshLayer |
| LiDAR point cloud | PointCloudLayer |
| Client-side graphics | GraphicsLayer |
| Raster imagery | ImageryTileLayer |
| WMS/WFS/OGC | See arcgis-advanced-layers |
| Parquet file | ParquetLayer |
| Real-time stream | StreamLayer |
Authentication Approach
| Scenario | Approach | Skill |
| Public app with basemaps/geocoding | API key via esriConfig.apiKey | arcgis-authentication |
| App that accesses user-specific content | OAuth 2.0 with OAuthInfo | arcgis-authentication |
| Enterprise portal behind firewall | OAuth 2.0 with custom portalUrl | arcgis-authentication |
| Server-to-server (no user) | App token (client credentials) | arcgis-rest-services |
| Quick prototype / demo | API key | arcgis-authentication |
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