From 8186f2a2269c0fd9bfa581c97a8f31ea0eedc176 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Paul Bakaus Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:50:53 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update README and license to Apache 2.0 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit - Rewrite README to be user-focused (move dev info to DEVELOP.md) - Credit Anthropic's original frontend-design skill - Change license from MIT to Apache 2.0 for consistency - Add NOTICE.md with proper attribution 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 --- .claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md | 2 +- LICENSE | 204 ++++++++++++++++-- NOTICE.md | 17 ++ README.md | 169 +++++++-------- .../.claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md | 2 +- .../.codex/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md | 2 +- .../.cursor/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md | 2 +- source/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md | 2 +- 8 files changed, 291 insertions(+), 109 deletions(-) create mode 100644 NOTICE.md diff --git a/.claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md index e415ed5f7..cbd581ae7 100644 --- a/.claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md +++ b/.claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- name: frontend-design description: Create distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces with comprehensive expertise in typography, color systems, spatial design, responsive layouts, interaction patterns, motion, and UX writing. Use this skill when the user asks to build web components, pages, or applications. Generates creative, polished code that avoids generic AI aesthetics. -license: Complete terms in LICENSE.txt +license: Apache 2.0. Based on Anthropic's frontend-design skill. See NOTICE.md for attribution. --- This skill guides creation of distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces that avoid generic "AI slop" aesthetics. 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Every LLM learned from the same generic templates. Without guidance, you get the same predictable mistakes: Inter font, purple gradients, cards nested in cards, gray text on colored backgrounds. Impeccable fights that bias with an expanded skill, 15 steering commands, and curated anti-patterns. +Anthropic created [frontend-design](https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/frontend-design), a skill that guides Claude toward better UI design. Impeccable builds on that foundation with deeper expertise and more control. + +Every LLM learned from the same generic templates. Without guidance, you get the same predictable mistakes: Inter font, purple gradients, cards nested in cards, gray text on colored backgrounds. + +Impeccable fights that bias with: +- **An expanded skill** with 7 domain-specific reference files +- **15 steering commands** to audit, polish, simplify, animate, and more +- **Curated anti-patterns** that explicitly tell the AI what NOT to do ## What's Included ### The Skill: frontend-design -A comprehensive design skill that guides creation of distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces. Includes 7 domain-specific reference files: +A comprehensive design skill with 7 domain-specific references: -- **typography** - Type systems, font selection, modular scales, fluid type, OpenType features -- **color-and-contrast** - OKLCH color spaces, tinted neutrals, dark mode, accessibility -- **spatial-design** - Spacing systems, grids, visual hierarchy, container queries -- **motion-design** - Easing curves, perceived performance, reduced motion, staggering -- **interaction-design** - Form design, focus states, loading patterns, keyboard navigation -- **responsive-design** - Mobile-first, fluid design, input detection, safe areas -- **ux-writing** - Button labels, error messages, empty states, accessibility +| Reference | Covers | +|-----------|--------| +| typography | Type systems, font pairing, modular scales, OpenType | +| color-and-contrast | OKLCH, tinted neutrals, dark mode, accessibility | +| spatial-design | Spacing systems, grids, visual hierarchy | +| motion-design | Easing curves, staggering, reduced motion | +| interaction-design | Forms, focus states, loading patterns | +| responsive-design | Mobile-first, fluid design, container queries | +| ux-writing | Button labels, error messages, empty states | -### Commands (15) +### 15 Commands -| Command | Purpose | -|---------|---------| -| **normalize** | Align with design system standards | -| **audit** | Quality audit with severity ratings | -| **polish** | Final pass before shipping | -| **clarify** | Improve unclear UX copy | -| **optimize** | Performance improvements | -| **harden** | Error handling, i18n, edge cases | -| **quieter** | Tone down overly bold designs | -| **bolder** | Amplify boring designs | -| **simplify** | Strip to essence | -| **animate** | Add purposeful motion | -| **colorize** | Introduce strategic color | -| **delight** | Add moments of joy | -| **extract** | Pull into design system | -| **adapt** | Adapt for different devices | -| **onboard** | Design onboarding flows | +| Command | What it does | +|---------|--------------| +| `/audit` | Run quality checks, get severity-rated issues | +| `/normalize` | Align with design system standards | +| `/polish` | Final pass before shipping | +| `/simplify` | Strip to essence | +| `/clarify` | Improve unclear UX copy | +| `/optimize` | Performance improvements | +| `/harden` | Error handling, i18n, edge cases | +| `/animate` | Add purposeful motion | +| `/colorize` | Introduce strategic color | +| `/bolder` | Amplify boring designs | +| `/quieter` | Tone down overly bold designs | +| `/delight` | Add moments of joy | +| `/extract` | Pull into reusable components | +| `/adapt` | Adapt for different devices | +| `/onboard` | Design onboarding flows | -### Patterns & Anti-Patterns +### Anti-Patterns -The skill includes curated patterns that fight model bias: +The skill includes explicit guidance on what to avoid: -**Do**: Use modular type scales, pair distinctive fonts, use off-whites and near-blacks, create visual rhythm through varied spacing, use asymmetry and unexpected compositions. - -**Don't**: Use overused fonts (Arial, Inter), use gray text on colored backgrounds, use pure black/gray (always tint), wrap everything in cards, nest cards inside cards, use bounce/elastic easing. +- Don't use overused fonts (Arial, Inter, system defaults) +- Don't use gray text on colored backgrounds +- Don't use pure black/gray (always tint) +- Don't wrap everything in cards or nest cards inside cards +- Don't use bounce/elastic easing (feels dated) ## Installation -### Cursor +### Option 1: Download from Website (Recommended) +Visit [impeccable.style](https://impeccable.style), download the ZIP for your tool, and extract to your project. + +### Option 2: Copy from Repository + +**Cursor:** ```bash -# From website ZIP -unzip impeccable-style-cursor.zip -d your-project/ - -# From repo -cp -r dist/cursor/.cursor .cursor/ +cp -r dist/cursor/.cursor your-project/ ``` -### Claude Code - +**Claude Code:** ```bash -# Global -cp -r dist/claude-code/.claude/* ~/.claude/ - # Project-specific -cp -r dist/claude-code/.claude .claude/ +cp -r dist/claude-code/.claude your-project/ + +# Or global (applies to all projects) +cp -r dist/claude-code/.claude/* ~/.claude/ ``` -### Gemini CLI - +**Gemini CLI:** ```bash +cp dist/gemini/GEMINI*.md your-project/ cp -r dist/gemini/.gemini/* ~/.gemini/ -cp dist/gemini/GEMINI*.md ~/your-project-root/ ``` -### Codex CLI - +**Codex CLI:** ```bash cp -r dist/codex/.codex/* ~/.codex/ ``` ## Usage -**Cursor, Claude Code:** +Once installed, use commands in your AI coding tool: + ``` -/normalize -/audit -/polish +/audit # Find issues +/normalize # Fix inconsistencies +/polish # Final cleanup +/simplify # Remove complexity ``` -**Gemini:** +Most commands accept an optional argument to focus on a specific area: + ``` -/normalize -/audit +/audit header +/polish checkout-form ``` -**Codex:** -``` -/prompts:normalize -/prompts:audit -``` +**Note:** Codex CLI uses a different syntax: `/prompts:audit`, `/prompts:polish`, etc. -## Development +## Supported Tools -```bash -git clone https://github.com/pbakaus/impeccable.git -cd impeccable -bun run build -bun run dev # http://localhost:3000 -``` +- [Cursor](https://cursor.com) +- [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) +- [Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli) +- [Codex CLI](https://github.com/openai/codex) -### Project Structure +## Contributing -- `source/` - Single source of truth for all content -- `dist/` - Generated provider-specific files -- `public/` - Website -- `scripts/` - Build system - -See [DEVELOP.md](DEVELOP.md) for contributor guidelines. - -## Provider Comparison - -| Feature | Cursor | Claude Code | Gemini CLI | Codex CLI | -|---------|--------|-------------|------------|-----------| -| Command Args | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | -| Frontmatter | No | Yes | Yes (TOML) | Yes | -| Modular Skills | No | No | Yes | Yes | +See [DEVELOP.md](DEVELOP.md) for contributor guidelines and build instructions. ## License -See LICENSE file. +Apache 2.0. See [LICENSE](LICENSE). + +The frontend-design skill builds on [Anthropic's original](https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/frontend-design). See [NOTICE.md](NOTICE.md) for attribution. --- diff --git a/dist/claude-code/.claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md b/dist/claude-code/.claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md index e415ed5f7..cbd581ae7 100644 --- a/dist/claude-code/.claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md +++ b/dist/claude-code/.claude/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- name: frontend-design description: Create distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces with comprehensive expertise in typography, color systems, spatial design, responsive layouts, interaction patterns, motion, and UX writing. Use this skill when the user asks to build web components, pages, or applications. Generates creative, polished code that avoids generic AI aesthetics. -license: Complete terms in LICENSE.txt +license: Apache 2.0. Based on Anthropic's frontend-design skill. See NOTICE.md for attribution. --- This skill guides creation of distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces that avoid generic "AI slop" aesthetics. Implement real working code with exceptional attention to aesthetic details and creative choices. diff --git a/dist/codex/.codex/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md b/dist/codex/.codex/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md index e415ed5f7..cbd581ae7 100644 --- a/dist/codex/.codex/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md +++ b/dist/codex/.codex/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- name: frontend-design description: Create distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces with comprehensive expertise in typography, color systems, spatial design, responsive layouts, interaction patterns, motion, and UX writing. Use this skill when the user asks to build web components, pages, or applications. Generates creative, polished code that avoids generic AI aesthetics. -license: Complete terms in LICENSE.txt +license: Apache 2.0. Based on Anthropic's frontend-design skill. See NOTICE.md for attribution. --- This skill guides creation of distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces that avoid generic "AI slop" aesthetics. Implement real working code with exceptional attention to aesthetic details and creative choices. diff --git a/dist/cursor/.cursor/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md b/dist/cursor/.cursor/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md index e415ed5f7..cbd581ae7 100644 --- a/dist/cursor/.cursor/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md +++ b/dist/cursor/.cursor/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- name: frontend-design description: Create distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces with comprehensive expertise in typography, color systems, spatial design, responsive layouts, interaction patterns, motion, and UX writing. Use this skill when the user asks to build web components, pages, or applications. Generates creative, polished code that avoids generic AI aesthetics. -license: Complete terms in LICENSE.txt +license: Apache 2.0. Based on Anthropic's frontend-design skill. See NOTICE.md for attribution. --- This skill guides creation of distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces that avoid generic "AI slop" aesthetics. Implement real working code with exceptional attention to aesthetic details and creative choices. diff --git a/source/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md b/source/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md index 21e1e59d8..40d3a6d72 100644 --- a/source/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md +++ b/source/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- name: frontend-design description: Create distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces with comprehensive expertise in typography, color systems, spatial design, responsive layouts, interaction patterns, motion, and UX writing. Use this skill when the user asks to build web components, pages, or applications. Generates creative, polished code that avoids generic AI aesthetics. -license: Complete terms in LICENSE.txt +license: Apache 2.0. Based on Anthropic's frontend-design skill. See NOTICE.md for attribution. --- This skill guides creation of distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces that avoid generic "AI slop" aesthetics. Implement real working code with exceptional attention to aesthetic details and creative choices.