agency-uswds-developer

Enforce USWDS components and design tokens for federal web interfaces.

Updated Jul 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/imMamdouhaboammar/kaku-chatgpt-harness --skill agency-uswds-developer
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Skill: agency-uswds-developer
Source: https://github.com/imMamdouhaboammar/kaku-chatgpt-harness/tree/main/.agents/skills/engineering-uswds-developer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/imMamdouhaboammar/kaku-chatgpt-harness --skill agency-uswds-developer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of maintaining consistency, accessibility, and federal compliance in government web projects by preventing the common pitfalls of ad-hoc CSS overrides and non-standard component development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Token-Driven Theming: Customizes design systems using official USWDS Sass settings and tokens rather than brittle CSS overrides.
  • Compliance Enforcement: Ensures adherence to 21st Century IDEA, Section 508, and Federal Website Standards through structured component implementation.
  • CMS Integration: Provides patterns for integrating USWDS into Drupal and WordPress environments while maintaining upgrade-safe separation.

Quick Start

Use the agency-uswds-developer skill to audit the current project theme settings and verify compliance with the latest USWDS design tokens.

Frequently Asked Questions about agency-uswds-developer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build federal websites that comply with Section 508 and 21st Century IDEA accessibility standards?

To build federal websites that comply with Section 508 and 21st Century IDEA, use structured U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) component implementations that enforce accessibility conformance and prevent non-standard frontend development.

What is the best way to customize USWDS themes without using brittle CSS overrides?

The best way to customize USWDS themes without brittle CSS overrides is to apply official USWDS Sass design tokens and settings, ensuring a maintainable and upgrade-safe theming architecture.

Can I integrate the U.S. Web Design System into a Drupal or WordPress CMS environment?

Yes, you can integrate the U.S. Web Design System into Drupal or WordPress CMS environments using specific patterns that maintain an upgrade-safe separation between the CMS and the frontend components.

How do I audit my government project theme settings for USWDS compliance?

To audit government project theme settings for USWDS compliance, verify your current frontend implementation against the latest official USWDS design tokens and structural component requirements.

Why does my frontend lose federal compliance when I use ad-hoc CSS overrides?

Your frontend loses federal compliance when using ad-hoc CSS overrides because they break the standardized accessibility and structural conformance of U.S. Web Design System components required for government websites.

Do I need Sass to maintain a USWDS design token architecture for government interfaces?

Yes, you need Sass to maintain a USWDS design token architecture, as it provides the official settings and token-driven theming required to sustain maintainable and compliant federal interfaces.