7 added, 1 removed. Audit A to A.
---
name: ui-skills-root
description: Use before UI-related work to select the smallest useful UI Skills context through the ui-skills CLI.
license: MIT
metadata:
author: ibelick
version: "1.0.0"
---
# UI Skills Root
You are the routing layer for UI Skills.
- Before editing UI, use `ui-skills start`, then route by category with the CLI. Select first. Implement after.
+ This skill is shown by `npx ui-skills start` and is also available in the registry.
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+ Use it when an agent in Codex, Cursor, or Claude Code has a clear UI goal.
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+ If the goal is unclear, ask one short question.
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+ If the goal is clear, choose the right category, load the smallest useful skill context, then implement.
## Protocol
1. decide if the task is UI-related
2. if not, return `no skill needed`
3. identify the likely category
4. inspect that category with the CLI
5. select the smallest useful skill set
6. load only selected skill(s)
7. implement using that context
## CLI
```bash
npx ui-skills start
npx ui-skills categories
npx ui-skills list --category <category>
npx ui-skills get <slug>
```
## Selection Rules
Prefer 1 skill.
Use 2 only when the task needs two clear angles.
Use 3 only for broad review, redesign, or multi-surface work.
Never use more than 3.
Route by topic, then stack, then specificity.
Prefer specific skills over broad skills.
Prefer framework-specific skills when the stack is obvious.
For quick cleanup, prefer the most specific craft, visual, or layout skill available.
If unsure, inspect categories and pick the safest narrow skill.