ui-ux-pro-max
Comprehensive design guide for web and mobile applications. Contains 67 styles, 96 color palettes, 57 font pairings, 99 UX guidelines, and 25 chart types across 13 technology stacks. Searchable database with priority-based recommendations.
Prerequisites
Check if Python is installed:
python3 --version || python --version
If Python is not installed, install it based on user's OS:
macOS:
brew install python3
Ubuntu/Debian:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3
Windows:
winget install Python.Python.3.12
How to Use This Skill
When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:
Step 1: Analyze User Requirements
Extract key information from user request:
- Product type: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.
- Style keywords: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.
- Industry: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.
- Stack: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to
html-tailwind
Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)
Always start with --design-system to get comprehensive recommendations with reasoning:
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]
This command:
- Searches 5 domains in parallel (product, style, color, landing, typography)
- Applies reasoning rules from
ui-reasoning.csv to select best matches
- Returns complete design system: pattern, style, colors, typography, effects
- Includes anti-patterns to avoid
Example:
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"
Step 2b: Persist Design System (Master + Overrides Pattern)
To save the design system for hierarchical retrieval across sessions, add --persist:
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name"
This creates:
design-system/MASTER.md — Global Source of Truth with all design rulesdesign-system/pages/ — Folder for page-specific overrides
With page-specific override:
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name" --page "dashboard"
This also creates:
design-system/pages/dashboard.md — Page-specific deviations from Master
How hierarchical retrieval works:
- When building a specific page (e.g., "Checkout"), first check
design-system/pages/checkout.md
- If the page file exists, its rules override the Master file
- If not, use
design-system/MASTER.md exclusively
Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]
When to use detailed searches:
| Need |
Domain |
Example |
| More style options |
style |
--domain style "glassmorphism dark" |
| Chart recommendations |
chart |
--domain chart "real-time dashboard" |
| UX best practices |
ux |
--domain ux "animation accessibility" |
| Alternative fonts |
typography |
--domain typography "elegant luxury" |
| Landing structure |
landing |
--domain landing "hero social-proof" |
Step 4: Stack Guidelines (Default: html-tailwind)
Get implementation-specific best practices. If user doesn't specify a stack, default to html-tailwind.
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
Available stacks: html-tailwind, react, nextjs, vue, svelte, swiftui, react-native, flutter, shadcn, jetpack-compose
Search Reference
Available Domains
| Domain |
Use For |
Example Keywords |
product |
Product type recommendations |
SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |
style |
UI styles, colors, effects |
glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |
typography |
Font pairings, Google Fonts |
elegant, playful, professional, modern |
color |
Color palettes by product type |
saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |
landing |
Page structure, CTA strategies |
hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |
chart |
Chart types, library recommendations |
trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |
ux |
Best practices, anti-patterns |
animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |
react |
React/Next.js performance |
waterfall, bundle, suspense, memo, rerender, cache |
web |
Web interface guidelines |
aria, focus, keyboard, semantic, virtualize |
prompt |
AI prompts, CSS keywords |
(style name) |
Available Stacks
| Stack |
Focus |
html-tailwind |
Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |
react |
State, hooks, performance, patterns |
nextjs |
SSR, routing, images, API routes |
vue |
Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |
svelte |
Runes, stores, SvelteKit |
swiftui |
Views, State, Navigation, Animation |
react-native |
Components, Navigation, Lists |
flutter |
Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |
shadcn |
shadcn/ui components, theming, forms, patterns |
jetpack-compose |
Composables, Modifiers, State Hoisting, Recomposition |
Example Workflow
User request: "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"
Step 1: Analyze Requirements
- Product type: Beauty/Spa service
- Style keywords: elegant, professional, soft
- Industry: Beauty/Wellness
- Stack: html-tailwind (default)
Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service elegant" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"
Output: Complete design system with pattern, style, colors, typography, effects, and anti-patterns.
Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
# Get UX guidelines for animation and accessibility
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "animation accessibility" --domain ux
# Get alternative typography options if needed
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant luxury serif" --domain typography
Step 4: Stack Guidelines
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "layout responsive form" --stack html-tailwind
Then: Synthesize design system + detailed searches and implement the design.
Output Formats
The --design-system flag supports two output formats:
# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system
# Markdown - best for documentation
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system -f markdown
Tips for Better Results
- Be specific with keywords - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"
- Search multiple times - Different keywords reveal different insights
- Combine domains - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system
- Always check UX - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues
- Use stack flag - Get implementation-specific best practices
- Iterate - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords
Common Rules for Professional UI
These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:
Icons & Visual Elements
| Rule |
Do |
Don't |
| No emoji icons |
Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) |
Use emojis like 🎨 🚀 ⚙️ as UI icons |
| Stable hover states |
Use color/opacity transitions on hover |
Use scale transforms that shift layout |
| Correct brand logos |
Research official SVG from Simple Icons |
Guess or use incorrect logo paths |
| Consistent icon sizing |
Use fixed viewBox (24x24) with w-6 h-6 |
Mix different icon sizes randomly |
Interaction & Cursor
| Rule |
Do |
Don't |
| Cursor pointer |
Add cursor-pointer to all clickable/hoverable cards |
Leave default cursor on interactive elements |
| Hover feedback |
Provide visual feedback (color, shadow, border) |
No indication element is interactive |
| Smooth transitions |
Use transition-colors duration-200 |
Instant state changes or too slow (>500ms) |
Light/Dark Mode Contrast
| Rule |
Do |
Don't |
| Glass card light mode |
Use bg-white/80 or higher opacity |
Use bg-white/10 (too transparent) |
| Text contrast light |
Use #0F172A (slate-900) for text |
Use #94A3B8 (slate-400) for body text |
| Muted text light |
Use #475569 (slate-600) minimum |
Use gray-400 or lighter |
| Border visibility |
Use border-gray-200 in light mode |
Use border-white/10 (invisible) |
Layout & Spacing
| Rule |
Do |
Don't |
| Floating navbar |
Add top-4 left-4 right-4 spacing |
Stick navbar to top-0 left-0 right-0 |
| Content padding |
Account for fixed navbar height |
Let content hide behind fixed elements |
| Consistent max-width |
Use same max-w-6xl or max-w-7xl |
Mix different container widths |
Pre-Delivery Checklist
Before delivering UI code, verify these items:
Visual Quality
Interaction
Light/Dark Mode
Layout
Accessibility
1---2name: ui-ux-pro-max3description: UI/UX design intelligence with searchable database4---5# ui-ux-pro-max
6
7Comprehensive design guide for web and mobile applications. Contains 67 styles, 96 color palettes, 57 font pairings, 99 UX guidelines, and 25 chart types across 13 technology stacks. Searchable database with priority-based recommendations.
8
9## Prerequisites
10
11Check if Python is installed:
12
13```bash
14python3 --version || python --version
15```
16
17If Python is not installed, install it based on user's OS:
18
19**macOS:**
20```bash
21brew install python3
22```
23
24**Ubuntu/Debian:**
25```bash
26sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3
27```
28
29**Windows:**
30```powershell
31winget install Python.Python.3.12
32```
33
34---
35
36## How to Use This Skill
37
38When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:
39
40### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements
41
42Extract key information from user request:
43- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.
44- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.
45- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.
46- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to `html-tailwind`
47
48### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)
49
50**Always start with `--design-system`** to get comprehensive recommendations with reasoning:
51
52```bash
53python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]
54```
55
56This command:
571. Searches 5 domains in parallel (product, style, color, landing, typography)
582. Applies reasoning rules from `ui-reasoning.csv` to select best matches
593. Returns complete design system: pattern, style, colors, typography, effects
604. Includes anti-patterns to avoid
61
62**Example:**
63```bash
64python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"
65```
66
67### Step 2b: Persist Design System (Master + Overrides Pattern)
68
69To save the design system for hierarchical retrieval across sessions, add `--persist`:
70
71```bash
72python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name"
73```
74
75This creates:
76- `design-system/MASTER.md` — Global Source of Truth with all design rules
77- `design-system/pages/` — Folder for page-specific overrides
78
79**With page-specific override:**
80```bash
81python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name" --page "dashboard"
82```
83
84This also creates:
85- `design-system/pages/dashboard.md` — Page-specific deviations from Master
86
87**How hierarchical retrieval works:**
881. When building a specific page (e.g., "Checkout"), first check `design-system/pages/checkout.md`
892. If the page file exists, its rules **override** the Master file
903. If not, use `design-system/MASTER.md` exclusively
91
92### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
93
94After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:
95
96```bash
97python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]
98```
99
100**When to use detailed searches:**
101
102| Need | Domain | Example |
103|------|--------|---------|
104| More style options | `style` | `--domain style "glassmorphism dark"` |
105| Chart recommendations | `chart` | `--domain chart "real-time dashboard"` |
106| UX best practices | `ux` | `--domain ux "animation accessibility"` |
107| Alternative fonts | `typography` | `--domain typography "elegant luxury"` |
108| Landing structure | `landing` | `--domain landing "hero social-proof"` |
109
110### Step 4: Stack Guidelines (Default: html-tailwind)
111
112Get implementation-specific best practices. If user doesn't specify a stack, **default to `html-tailwind`**.
113
114```bash
115python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
116```
117
118Available stacks: `html-tailwind`, `react`, `nextjs`, `vue`, `svelte`, `swiftui`, `react-native`, `flutter`, `shadcn`, `jetpack-compose`
119
120---
121
122## Search Reference
123
124### Available Domains
125
126| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |
127|--------|---------|------------------|
128| `product` | Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |
129| `style` | UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |
130| `typography` | Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |
131| `color` | Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |
132| `landing` | Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |
133| `chart` | Chart types, library recommendations | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |
134| `ux` | Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |
135| `react` | React/Next.js performance | waterfall, bundle, suspense, memo, rerender, cache |
136| `web` | Web interface guidelines | aria, focus, keyboard, semantic, virtualize |
137| `prompt` | AI prompts, CSS keywords | (style name) |
138
139### Available Stacks
140
141| Stack | Focus |
142|-------|-------|
143| `html-tailwind` | Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |
144| `react` | State, hooks, performance, patterns |
145| `nextjs` | SSR, routing, images, API routes |
146| `vue` | Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |
147| `svelte` | Runes, stores, SvelteKit |
148| `swiftui` | Views, State, Navigation, Animation |
149| `react-native` | Components, Navigation, Lists |
150| `flutter` | Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |
151| `shadcn` | shadcn/ui components, theming, forms, patterns |
152| `jetpack-compose` | Composables, Modifiers, State Hoisting, Recomposition |
153
154---
155
156## Example Workflow
157
158**User request:** "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"
159
160### Step 1: Analyze Requirements
161- Product type: Beauty/Spa service
162- Style keywords: elegant, professional, soft
163- Industry: Beauty/Wellness
164- Stack: html-tailwind (default)
165
166### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)
167
168```bash
169python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service elegant" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"
170```
171
172**Output:** Complete design system with pattern, style, colors, typography, effects, and anti-patterns.
173
174### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
175
176```bash
177# Get UX guidelines for animation and accessibility
178python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "animation accessibility" --domain ux
179
180# Get alternative typography options if needed
181python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant luxury serif" --domain typography
182```
183
184### Step 4: Stack Guidelines
185
186```bash
187python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "layout responsive form" --stack html-tailwind
188```
189
190**Then:** Synthesize design system + detailed searches and implement the design.
191
192---
193
194## Output Formats
195
196The `--design-system` flag supports two output formats:
197
198```bash
199# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display
200python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system
201
202# Markdown - best for documentation
203python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system -f markdown
204```
205
206---
207
208## Tips for Better Results
209
2101. **Be specific with keywords** - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"
2112. **Search multiple times** - Different keywords reveal different insights
2123. **Combine domains** - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system
2134. **Always check UX** - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues
2145. **Use stack flag** - Get implementation-specific best practices
2156. **Iterate** - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords
216
217---
218
219## Common Rules for Professional UI
220
221These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:
222
223### Icons & Visual Elements
224
225| Rule | Do | Don't |
226|------|----|----- |
227| **No emoji icons** | Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) | Use emojis like 🎨 🚀 ⚙️ as UI icons |
228| **Stable hover states** | Use color/opacity transitions on hover | Use scale transforms that shift layout |
229| **Correct brand logos** | Research official SVG from Simple Icons | Guess or use incorrect logo paths |
230| **Consistent icon sizing** | Use fixed viewBox (24x24) with w-6 h-6 | Mix different icon sizes randomly |
231
232### Interaction & Cursor
233
234| Rule | Do | Don't |
235|------|----|----- |
236| **Cursor pointer** | Add `cursor-pointer` to all clickable/hoverable cards | Leave default cursor on interactive elements |
237| **Hover feedback** | Provide visual feedback (color, shadow, border) | No indication element is interactive |
238| **Smooth transitions** | Use `transition-colors duration-200` | Instant state changes or too slow (>500ms) |
239
240### Light/Dark Mode Contrast
241
242| Rule | Do | Don't |
243|------|----|----- |
244| **Glass card light mode** | Use `bg-white/80` or higher opacity | Use `bg-white/10` (too transparent) |
245| **Text contrast light** | Use `#0F172A` (slate-900) for text | Use `#94A3B8` (slate-400) for body text |
246| **Muted text light** | Use `#475569` (slate-600) minimum | Use gray-400 or lighter |
247| **Border visibility** | Use `border-gray-200` in light mode | Use `border-white/10` (invisible) |
248
249### Layout & Spacing
250
251| Rule | Do | Don't |
252|------|----|----- |
253| **Floating navbar** | Add `top-4 left-4 right-4` spacing | Stick navbar to `top-0 left-0 right-0` |
254| **Content padding** | Account for fixed navbar height | Let content hide behind fixed elements |
255| **Consistent max-width** | Use same `max-w-6xl` or `max-w-7xl` | Mix different container widths |
256
257---
258
259## Pre-Delivery Checklist
260
261Before delivering UI code, verify these items:
262
263### Visual Quality
264- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)
265- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)
266- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)
267- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift
268- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper
269
270### Interaction
271- [ ] All clickable elements have `cursor-pointer`
272- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback
273- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)
274- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation
275
276### Light/Dark Mode
277- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)
278- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode
279- [ ] Borders visible in both modes
280- [ ] Test both modes before delivery
281
282### Layout
283- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges
284- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars
285- [ ] Responsive at 375px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px
286- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile
287
288### Accessibility
289- [ ] All images have alt text
290- [ ] Form inputs have labels
291- [ ] Color is not the only indicator
292- [ ] `prefers-reduced-motion` respected
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