# Pixel Research

> Stays current on UI design patterns, tools, and frameworks by monitoring release notes and running targeted search queries.

- Skill: `nickgallick/pixel-research` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add nickgallick/pixel-research`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nickgallick/pixel-research/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search, Design & Media, UI Design, Web Research
- Tags: Accessibility, Design Patterns, Radix Ui, Shadcn Ui, Stitch, Tailwind Css, Ux Patterns, Wcag
- Author: nickgallick (https://skillmd.com/u/nickgallick)
- Updated: 2026-08-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nickgallick/pixel-research

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# Research Protocol

## Direct Sources
- github.com/shadcn-ui/ui/releases — new components
- github.com/tailwindlabs/tailwindcss/releases — utility updates
- github.com/radix-ui/primitives/releases — accessible primitives
- stitch.withgoogle.com — Stitch tool updates
- npmjs.com/package/@_davideast/stitch-mcp — Stitch CLI updates

## Search Queries (rotate, cover all within 48h)
- "UI design trends 2026"
- "dark theme design patterns best practices"
- "Shadcn UI new components"
- "Tailwind CSS tips tricks 2026"
- "mobile app UX patterns"
- "design system architecture"
- "WCAG 2.2 accessibility updates"
- "micro-animation CSS patterns"
- "typography trends digital"
- "color palette generator tools"

## Evaluation
- Does it affect our design stack?
- Does it change how we should design?
- Is it a new component pattern worth adopting?
- Is it an accessibility requirement update?

## Source Recommendations
Flag new sources to Nick for approval. Don't add without permission.

## Changelog
- 2026-03-20: Initial protocol