UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence
Searchable database of UI styles, color palettes, font pairings, chart types, product recommendations, UX guidelines, and stack-specific best practices.
How to Use This Skill
Run the commands from the skill directory ($CODEX_HOME/skills/ui-ux-pro-max) so scripts/search.py resolves, or provide an absolute path to the script. If python is not available, use python3.
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: Search Relevant Domains
Use search.py multiple times to gather comprehensive information. Search until you have enough context.
python scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]
Recommended search order:
- Product - Get style recommendations for product type
- Style - Get detailed style guide (colors, effects, frameworks)
- Typography - Get font pairings with Google Fonts imports
- Color - Get color palette (Primary, Secondary, CTA, Background, Text, Border)
- Landing - Get page structure (if landing page)
- Chart - Get chart recommendations (if dashboard/analytics)
- UX - Get best practices and anti-patterns
- Stack - Get stack-specific guidelines (default: html-tailwind)
Step 3: Stack Guidelines (Default: infer-from-project)
If user doesn't specify a stack, infer it from the project or default to html-tailwind.
python scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
Available stacks: html-tailwind, react, nextjs, vue, svelte, swiftui, react-native, flutter
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 |
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 |
Example Workflow
User request: "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"
AI should:
# 1. Search product type
python scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --domain product
# 2. Search style (based on industry: beauty, elegant)
python scripts/search.py "elegant minimal soft" --domain style
# 3. Search typography
python scripts/search.py "elegant luxury" --domain typography
# 4. Search color palette
python scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness" --domain color
# 5. Search landing page structure
python scripts/search.py "hero-centric social-proof" --domain landing
# 6. Search UX guidelines
python scripts/search.py "animation" --domain ux
python scripts/search.py "accessibility" --domain ux
# 7. Search stack guidelines (default: html-tailwind)
python scripts/search.py "layout responsive" --stack html-tailwind
Then: Synthesize all search results and implement the design.
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 |
Enforce |
| SVG icon sets |
Use SVG icons from a single set (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) for UI controls; reserve emojis for content only. |
| Stable hover states |
Use color/opacity transitions on hover; keep layout dimensions fixed to prevent shift. |
| Correct brand logos |
Pull official SVGs from Simple Icons or brand sites; verify the latest mark before use. |
| Consistent icon sizing |
Standardize viewBox (24x24) and apply w-6 h-6 (or equivalent) across the set. |
Interaction & Cursor
| Rule |
Enforce |
| Pointer cues |
Add cursor-pointer to all clickable/hoverable cards and elements. |
| Hover feedback |
Provide clear visual feedback (color, shadow, border) on hover and focus. |
| Smooth transitions |
Use 150-300ms transitions (colors, opacity, shadow) to keep changes fluid. |
Light/Dark Mode Contrast
| Rule |
Enforce |
| Glass card light mode |
Use bg-white/80 or higher opacity for glass surfaces. |
| Light text contrast |
Use #0F172A (slate-900) or darker for body text to meet 4.5:1 contrast. |
| Muted text light |
Use #475569 (slate-600) or darker for secondary text. |
| Border visibility |
Use border-gray-200 or higher in light mode so edges remain visible. |
Layout & Spacing
| Rule |
Enforce |
| Floating navbar spacing |
Add top-4 left-4 right-4 (or equivalent) margin for floating navbars. |
| Content clearance |
Add top padding equal to the fixed navbar height to keep content visible. |
| Consistent max-width |
Use a single container width (e.g., max-w-6xl or max-w-7xl) across sections. |
Pre-Delivery Checklist
Before delivering UI code, verify these items:
Visual Quality
Interaction
Light/Dark Mode
Layout
Accessibility
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1---2name: jmerta-codex-skills-ui-ux-pro-max3description: UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence4---56# UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence78Searchable database of UI styles, color palettes, font pairings, chart types, product recommendations, UX guidelines, and stack-specific best practices.910## How to Use This Skill1112Run the commands from the skill directory (`$CODEX_HOME/skills/ui-ux-pro-max`) so `scripts/search.py` resolves, or provide an absolute path to the script. If `python` is not available, use `python3`.1314When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:1516### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements1718Extract key information from user request:19- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.20- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.21- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.22- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to `html-tailwind`2324### Step 2: Search Relevant Domains2526Use `search.py` multiple times to gather comprehensive information. Search until you have enough context.2728```bash29python scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]30```3132**Recommended search order:**33341. **Product** - Get style recommendations for product type352. **Style** - Get detailed style guide (colors, effects, frameworks)363. **Typography** - Get font pairings with Google Fonts imports374. **Color** - Get color palette (Primary, Secondary, CTA, Background, Text, Border)385. **Landing** - Get page structure (if landing page)396. **Chart** - Get chart recommendations (if dashboard/analytics)407. **UX** - Get best practices and anti-patterns418. **Stack** - Get stack-specific guidelines (default: html-tailwind)4243### Step 3: Stack Guidelines (Default: infer-from-project)4445If user doesn't specify a stack, infer it from the project or default to `html-tailwind`.4647```bash48python scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind49```5051Available stacks: `html-tailwind`, `react`, `nextjs`, `vue`, `svelte`, `swiftui`, `react-native`, `flutter`5253---5455## Search Reference5657### Available Domains5859| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |60|--------|---------|------------------|61| `product` | Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |62| `style` | UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |63| `typography` | Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |64| `color` | Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |65| `landing` | Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |66| `chart` | Chart types, library recommendations | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |67| `ux` | Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |68| `prompt` | AI prompts, CSS keywords | (style name) |6970### Available Stacks7172| Stack | Focus |73|-------|-------|74| `html-tailwind` | Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |75| `react` | State, hooks, performance, patterns |76| `nextjs` | SSR, routing, images, API routes |77| `vue` | Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |78| `svelte` | Runes, stores, SvelteKit |79| `swiftui` | Views, State, Navigation, Animation |80| `react-native` | Components, Navigation, Lists |81| `flutter` | Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |8283---8485## Example Workflow8687**User request:** "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"8889**AI should:**9091```bash92# 1. Search product type93python scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --domain product9495# 2. Search style (based on industry: beauty, elegant)96python scripts/search.py "elegant minimal soft" --domain style9798# 3. Search typography99python scripts/search.py "elegant luxury" --domain typography100101# 4. Search color palette102python scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness" --domain color103104# 5. Search landing page structure105python scripts/search.py "hero-centric social-proof" --domain landing106107# 6. Search UX guidelines108python scripts/search.py "animation" --domain ux109python scripts/search.py "accessibility" --domain ux110111# 7. Search stack guidelines (default: html-tailwind)112python scripts/search.py "layout responsive" --stack html-tailwind113```114115**Then:** Synthesize all search results and implement the design.116117---118119## Tips for Better Results1201211. **Be specific with keywords** - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"1222. **Search multiple times** - Different keywords reveal different insights1233. **Combine domains** - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system1244. **Always check UX** - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues1255. **Use stack flag** - Get implementation-specific best practices1266. **Iterate** - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords127128---129130## Common Rules for Professional UI131132These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:133134### Icons & Visual Elements135136| Rule | Enforce |137|------|---------|138| **SVG icon sets** | Use SVG icons from a single set (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) for UI controls; reserve emojis for content only. |139| **Stable hover states** | Use color/opacity transitions on hover; keep layout dimensions fixed to prevent shift. |140| **Correct brand logos** | Pull official SVGs from Simple Icons or brand sites; verify the latest mark before use. |141| **Consistent icon sizing** | Standardize viewBox (24x24) and apply w-6 h-6 (or equivalent) across the set. |142143### Interaction & Cursor144145| Rule | Enforce |146|------|---------|147| **Pointer cues** | Add `cursor-pointer` to all clickable/hoverable cards and elements. |148| **Hover feedback** | Provide clear visual feedback (color, shadow, border) on hover and focus. |149| **Smooth transitions** | Use 150-300ms transitions (colors, opacity, shadow) to keep changes fluid. |150151### Light/Dark Mode Contrast152153| Rule | Enforce |154|------|---------|155| **Glass card light mode** | Use `bg-white/80` or higher opacity for glass surfaces. |156| **Light text contrast** | Use `#0F172A` (slate-900) or darker for body text to meet 4.5:1 contrast. |157| **Muted text light** | Use `#475569` (slate-600) or darker for secondary text. |158| **Border visibility** | Use `border-gray-200` or higher in light mode so edges remain visible. |159160### Layout & Spacing161162| Rule | Enforce |163|------|---------|164| **Floating navbar spacing** | Add `top-4 left-4 right-4` (or equivalent) margin for floating navbars. |165| **Content clearance** | Add top padding equal to the fixed navbar height to keep content visible. |166| **Consistent max-width** | Use a single container width (e.g., `max-w-6xl` or `max-w-7xl`) across sections. |167168---169170## Pre-Delivery Checklist171172Before delivering UI code, verify these items:173174### Visual Quality175- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)176- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)177- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)178- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift179- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper180181### Interaction182- [ ] All clickable elements have `cursor-pointer`183- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback184- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)185- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation186187### Light/Dark Mode188- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)189- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode190- [ ] Borders visible in both modes191- [ ] Test both modes before delivery192193### Layout194- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges195- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars196- [ ] Responsive at 320px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px197- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile198199### Accessibility200- [ ] All images have alt text201- [ ] Form inputs have labels202- [ ] Color is not the only indicator203- [ ] `prefers-reduced-motion` respected204205---206> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/jmerta) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.207<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-04-11 -->
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