ui-skills-root · v1.0.0 · 2026-06-14 · sha256 26f092da95c552c8

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---
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.

## 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.