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 .codex/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 .codex/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 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name"
This creates:
design-system/<project-slug>/MASTER.md — Global Source of Truth with all design rulesdesign-system/<project-slug>/pages/ — Folder for page-specific overrides
With page-specific override:
python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name" --page "dashboard"
This also creates:
design-system/<project-slug>/pages/dashboard.md — Page-specific deviations from Master
How hierarchical retrieval works:
- When building a specific page (e.g., "Checkout"), first check
design-system/<project-slug>/pages/checkout.md
- If the page file exists, its rules override the Master file
- If not, use
design-system/<project-slug>/MASTER.md exclusively
Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:
python3 .codex/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 .codex/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 |
icons |
Icon set and SVG usage guidance |
heroicons, lucide, category, icon style |
react |
React/Next.js performance |
waterfall, bundle, suspense, memo, rerender, cache |
web |
Web interface guidelines |
aria, focus, keyboard, semantic, virtualize |
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 .codex/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 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "animation accessibility" --domain ux
# Get alternative typography options if needed
python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant luxury serif" --domain typography
Step 4: Stack Guidelines
python3 .codex/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 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system
# Markdown - best for documentation
python3 .codex/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-max-143description: UI/UX design intelligence with searchable database4---5
6# ui-ux-pro-max
7
8Comprehensive 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.
9
10## Prerequisites
11
12Check if Python is installed:
13
14```bash
15python3 --version || python --version
16```
17
18If Python is not installed, install it based on user's OS:
19
20**macOS:**
21
22```bash
23brew install python3
24```
25
26**Ubuntu/Debian:**
27
28```bash
29sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3
30```
31
32**Windows:**
33
34```powershell
35winget install Python.Python.3.12
36```
37
38---
39
40## How to Use This Skill
41
42When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:
43
44### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements
45
46Extract key information from user request:
47
48- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.
49- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.
50- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.
51- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to `html-tailwind`
52
53### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)
54
55**Always start with `--design-system`** to get comprehensive recommendations with reasoning:
56
57```bash
58python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]
59```
60
61This command:
62
631. Searches 5 domains in parallel (product, style, color, landing, typography)
642. Applies reasoning rules from `ui-reasoning.csv` to select best matches
653. Returns complete design system: pattern, style, colors, typography, effects
664. Includes anti-patterns to avoid
67
68**Example:**
69
70```bash
71python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"
72```
73
74### Step 2b: Persist Design System (Master + Overrides Pattern)
75
76To save the design system for hierarchical retrieval across sessions, add `--persist`:
77
78```bash
79python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name"
80```
81
82This creates:
83
84- `design-system/<project-slug>/MASTER.md` — Global Source of Truth with all design rules
85- `design-system/<project-slug>/pages/` — Folder for page-specific overrides
86
87**With page-specific override:**
88
89```bash
90python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name" --page "dashboard"
91```
92
93This also creates:
94
95- `design-system/<project-slug>/pages/dashboard.md` — Page-specific deviations from Master
96
97**How hierarchical retrieval works:**
98
991. When building a specific page (e.g., "Checkout"), first check `design-system/<project-slug>/pages/checkout.md`
1002. If the page file exists, its rules **override** the Master file
1013. If not, use `design-system/<project-slug>/MASTER.md` exclusively
102
103### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
104
105After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:
106
107```bash
108python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]
109```
110
111**When to use detailed searches:**
112
113| Need | Domain | Example |
114| --------------------- | ------------ | --------------------------------------- |
115| More style options | `style` | `--domain style "glassmorphism dark"` |
116| Chart recommendations | `chart` | `--domain chart "real-time dashboard"` |
117| UX best practices | `ux` | `--domain ux "animation accessibility"` |
118| Alternative fonts | `typography` | `--domain typography "elegant luxury"` |
119| Landing structure | `landing` | `--domain landing "hero social-proof"` |
120
121### Step 4: Stack Guidelines (Default: html-tailwind)
122
123Get implementation-specific best practices. If user doesn't specify a stack, **default to `html-tailwind`**.
124
125```bash
126python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
127```
128
129Available stacks: `html-tailwind`, `react`, `nextjs`, `vue`, `svelte`, `swiftui`, `react-native`, `flutter`, `shadcn`, `jetpack-compose`
130
131---
132
133## Search Reference
134
135### Available Domains
136
137| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |
138| ------------ | ------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
139| `product` | Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |
140| `style` | UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |
141| `typography` | Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |
142| `color` | Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |
143| `landing` | Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |
144| `chart` | Chart types, library recommendations | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |
145| `ux` | Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |
146| `icons` | Icon set and SVG usage guidance | heroicons, lucide, category, icon style |
147| `react` | React/Next.js performance | waterfall, bundle, suspense, memo, rerender, cache |
148| `web` | Web interface guidelines | aria, focus, keyboard, semantic, virtualize |
149
150### Available Stacks
151
152| Stack | Focus |
153| ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
154| `html-tailwind` | Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |
155| `react` | State, hooks, performance, patterns |
156| `nextjs` | SSR, routing, images, API routes |
157| `vue` | Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |
158| `svelte` | Runes, stores, SvelteKit |
159| `swiftui` | Views, State, Navigation, Animation |
160| `react-native` | Components, Navigation, Lists |
161| `flutter` | Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |
162| `shadcn` | shadcn/ui components, theming, forms, patterns |
163| `jetpack-compose` | Composables, Modifiers, State Hoisting, Recomposition |
164
165---
166
167## Example Workflow
168
169**User request:** "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"
170
171### Step 1: Analyze Requirements
172
173- Product type: Beauty/Spa service
174- Style keywords: elegant, professional, soft
175- Industry: Beauty/Wellness
176- Stack: html-tailwind (default)
177
178### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)
179
180```bash
181python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service elegant" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"
182```
183
184**Output:** Complete design system with pattern, style, colors, typography, effects, and anti-patterns.
185
186### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
187
188```bash
189# Get UX guidelines for animation and accessibility
190python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "animation accessibility" --domain ux
191
192# Get alternative typography options if needed
193python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant luxury serif" --domain typography
194```
195
196### Step 4: Stack Guidelines
197
198```bash
199python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "layout responsive form" --stack html-tailwind
200```
201
202**Then:** Synthesize design system + detailed searches and implement the design.
203
204---
205
206## Output Formats
207
208The `--design-system` flag supports two output formats:
209
210```bash
211# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display
212python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system
213
214# Markdown - best for documentation
215python3 .codex/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system -f markdown
216```
217
218---
219
220## Tips for Better Results
221
2221. **Be specific with keywords** - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"
2232. **Search multiple times** - Different keywords reveal different insights
2243. **Combine domains** - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system
2254. **Always check UX** - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues
2265. **Use stack flag** - Get implementation-specific best practices
2276. **Iterate** - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords
228
229---
230
231## Common Rules for Professional UI
232
233These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:
234
235### Icons & Visual Elements
236
237| Rule | Do | Don't |
238| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
239| **No emoji icons** | Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) | Use emojis like 🎨 🚀 ⚙️ as UI icons |
240| **Stable hover states** | Use color/opacity transitions on hover | Use scale transforms that shift layout |
241| **Correct brand logos** | Research official SVG from Simple Icons | Guess or use incorrect logo paths |
242| **Consistent icon sizing** | Use fixed viewBox (24x24) with w-6 h-6 | Mix different icon sizes randomly |
243
244### Interaction & Cursor
245
246| Rule | Do | Don't |
247| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
248| **Cursor pointer** | Add `cursor-pointer` to all clickable/hoverable cards | Leave default cursor on interactive elements |
249| **Hover feedback** | Provide visual feedback (color, shadow, border) | No indication element is interactive |
250| **Smooth transitions** | Use `transition-colors duration-200` | Instant state changes or too slow (>500ms) |
251
252### Light/Dark Mode Contrast
253
254| Rule | Do | Don't |
255| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
256| **Glass card light mode** | Use `bg-white/80` or higher opacity | Use `bg-white/10` (too transparent) |
257| **Text contrast light** | Use `#0F172A` (slate-900) for text | Use `#94A3B8` (slate-400) for body text |
258| **Muted text light** | Use `#475569` (slate-600) minimum | Use gray-400 or lighter |
259| **Border visibility** | Use `border-gray-200` in light mode | Use `border-white/10` (invisible) |
260
261### Layout & Spacing
262
263| Rule | Do | Don't |
264| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
265| **Floating navbar** | Add `top-4 left-4 right-4` spacing | Stick navbar to `top-0 left-0 right-0` |
266| **Content padding** | Account for fixed navbar height | Let content hide behind fixed elements |
267| **Consistent max-width** | Use same `max-w-6xl` or `max-w-7xl` | Mix different container widths |
268
269---
270
271## Pre-Delivery Checklist
272
273Before delivering UI code, verify these items:
274
275### Visual Quality
276
277- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)
278- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)
279- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)
280- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift
281- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper
282
283### Interaction
284
285- [ ] All clickable elements have `cursor-pointer`
286- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback
287- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)
288- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation
289
290### Light/Dark Mode
291
292- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)
293- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode
294- [ ] Borders visible in both modes
295- [ ] Test both modes before delivery
296
297### Layout
298
299- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges
300- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars
301- [ ] Responsive at 375px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px
302- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile
303
304### Accessibility
305
306- [ ] All images have alt text
307- [ ] Form inputs have labels
308- [ ] Color is not the only indicator
309- [ ] `prefers-reduced-motion` respected
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