Does it work with existing CSS frameworks?

Yes, these principles can be applied to any styling solution, including Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, or CSS Modules, ensuring a consistent visual language regardless of the stack.

How does this skill improve my UI output?

It prevents 'default' styling by providing Claude with specific instructions for typography, spacing, and component architecture inspired by top-tier tools like Linear and Stripe.

Can I use this for dark mode development?

Absolutely. It includes specific strategies for dark mode, such as prioritizing subtle borders over shadows to maintain definition on dark backgrounds.

What is the Precision UI Design Principles skill?

It is a specialized configuration for Claude Code that enforces high-end design standards like 4px grids and sophisticated elevation strategies for professional web development.

Why does it recommend custom form elements?

The skill advocates for custom-built controls to ensure cross-platform visual consistency and to allow for high-fidelity styling that native OS-rendered elements often cannot support.

Precision UI Design Principles

Name: Precision UI Design Principles
Author: mhagrelius

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デザインツール

Enforces high-fidelity, minimalist design patterns inspired by Linear and Stripe for professional web applications.

This skill transforms Claude into a meticulous UI designer, ensuring every interface component adheres to professional standards of precision and craftsmanship. It provides a comprehensive framework for 4px grid spacing, sophisticated typography hierarchy, and intentional elevation strategies, allowing developers to move beyond generic defaults. By implementing these principles, Claude can generate context-aware SaaS dashboards, admin interfaces, and developer tools that feel polished, modern, and intentionally designed.

主な機能

014px grid-based spacing system for pixel-perfect layout alignment

02Standardized typography hierarchy with specific weights and letter-spacing

03Context-driven design personalities (Precision, Warmth, Sophistication, etc.)

04Best practices for custom UI controls and data-heavy monospace formatting

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06Professional elevation strategies using layered shadows and subtle borders

ユースケース

01Refactoring generic UI components into high-fidelity, polished layouts

02Creating consistent design systems for complex enterprise web apps

03Building premium SaaS dashboards and administrative interfaces

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mhagrelius/dotfiles design-principles

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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