component-spec

Standardize UI component specifications with anatomy, variants, states, and accessibility requirements.

Updated Jul 6, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/shirulot/codex-skill --skill component-spec-shirulot
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Skill: component-spec
Source: https://github.com/shirulot/codex-skill/tree/main/component-spec
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shirulot/codex-skill --skill component-spec-shirulot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates ambiguity in design-to-development handoffs by ensuring every UI component is documented with consistent, comprehensive technical and visual requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Documentation: Automatically structures component specs covering anatomy, behavior, and accessibility.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Alignment: Bridges the gap between designers and developers by defining states, variants, and interaction logic.
  • Use Case: When building a new design system, use this skill to generate a complete specification for a complex data table component, ensuring all hover, focus, and error states are accounted for before coding begins.

Quick Start

Use the component-spec skill to write a detailed specification for a primary button component including all accessibility requirements and interaction states.

Frequently Asked Questions about component-spec

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write technical specifications for UI components in a design system?

To write UI component specifications, structure your documentation to cover component anatomy, variant logic, state transitions, and accessibility requirements. This ensures designers and developers have consistent guidelines for frontend implementation.

What should be included in design system documentation to prevent handoff ambiguity?

Design system documentation should include component anatomy, interaction states, variant logic, and accessibility requirements. Defining these elements eliminates ambiguity during design-to-development handoffs by providing comprehensive technical and visual guidelines.

How do I document accessibility requirements and state transitions for frontend components?

Document accessibility and state transitions by structuring specs for hover, focus, and error states within your UI components. Standardizing these interaction logic guidelines ensures consistent frontend implementation across software engineering teams.

Can I use this approach to document complex data table components with multiple variants?

Yes, you can document complex data table components by generating complete specifications that account for all variants and interaction states. This structured approach ensures all behavior and accessibility requirements are defined before coding begins.

What is the best way to align designers and developers on UI component behavior?

The best way to align designers and developers is to bridge the gap with standardized technical specifications. Defining states, variants, and interaction logic provides structured guidelines that ensure consistent implementation across disciplines.