PCF Builder XrmToolBox

The PCF Builder for XrmToolBox is a developer-centric tool that accelerates the creation, validation, and packaging of Power Apps PCF controls for XrmToolBox workflows. It targets Dynamics 365 developers, solution architects, and system integrators who deliver custom UI components and require repeatable artifact generation. By translating metadata into a compliant PCF package, it reduces manual setup and error-prone scaffolding.
Conceptually, the tool treats each PCF control as a structured model: metadata, visuals, data connections, events, and packaging options. Users provide inputs through grouped fields, then the tool validates required fields against PCF schemas, checks version compatibility, and ensures a clean manifest. It then outputs a manifest.json, a code scaffold, and a distributable package ready for import into XrmToolBox or Dynamics 365.
Unique value arises from integrated validation, offline generation, and an artifact export that minimizes dependency drift between development and deployment. Core features include manifest generation, scaffold creation, automatic dependency resolution, and a deterministic build that can be repeated to recreate identical artifacts. Use cases include prototyping new PCFs, porting existing controls, and producing repeatable builds for solutions.
This tool benefits developers, testers, and administrators responsible for solution reliability and version control. It supports environments with PCF v2 or v3 schemas, helps enforce naming and packaging conventions, and provides clear artifact outputs suitable for source control.