better-icons

Search Iconify libraries and fetch SVGs by icon ID via CLI.

14|Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JKc66/whats_recall --skill better-icons-jkc66
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: better-icons
Source: https://github.com/JKc66/whats_recall/tree/main/.agents/skills/better-icons
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JKc66/whats_recall --skill better-icons-jkc66

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Icons are scattered across hundreds of libraries, making it time-consuming to find and retrieve the right SVGs for a project. better-icons provides a unified CLI to search Iconify's 200+ libraries and fetch exact SVGs, speeding up UI asset workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CLI for searching icons across Iconify libraries and listing results.
  • Retrieve SVGs by icon ID (prefix:name) for direct integration.
  • Useful for UI prototyping, design handoffs, and AI agent asset provisioning.

Quick Start

Install better-icons globally and start searching for icons with a simple query.

Frequently Asked Questions about better-icons

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search and retrieve SVG icons from multiple libraries for UI development?

You can search and retrieve SVG icons using a CLI to query Iconify's 200+ libraries, fetching exact SVGs by icon ID. This streamlines UI asset workflows for direct integration into UI elements.

What is the best way to fetch SVG icons by ID for design handoffs?

The best way to fetch SVG icons by ID is through a CLI that retrieves exact SVGs using the prefix:name format. This accelerates design handoffs by providing ready-to-integrate assets from Iconify.

Can I use a CLI to search Iconify libraries for AI agent asset provisioning?

Yes, you can use a CLI to search Iconify libraries for AI agent asset provisioning. It supports icon identification and SVG output, allowing AI agents to dynamically fetch needed UI assets.

Does better-icons work for UI prototyping when I need exact SVG outputs?

better-icons works for UI prototyping by retrieving exact SVG outputs from Iconify. It provides a unified CLI to search across 200+ libraries and fetch icons by their specific ID for immediate use.

Why use a unified CLI for icon search instead of browsing individual SVG libraries?

A unified CLI for icon search prevents the time-consuming process of browsing scattered SVG libraries. It queries 200+ Iconify libraries simultaneously, streamlining asset retrieval and UI workflows.