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corner-diagonals

Apply diagonal-cut corners and chamfered edges to UI components with clip-path polygons.

4.5k|536|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#design system#ui styling#css clip-path#diagonal corners#button components#accessibility focus
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MengTo/Skills --skill corner-diagonals
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: corner-diagonals
Source: https://github.com/MengTo/Skills/tree/main/agent-skills/web-design/corner-diagonals
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MengTo/Skills --skill corner-diagonals

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you apply precise diagonal-cut corners and chamfered edges consistently in UI components so designs don’t look accidental or visually inconsistent.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diagonal silhouette with clip-path: Creates true geometric corner cuts for a sharp, engineered look instead of a rounded-pill style.
  • Reusable cut tokens + scalable sizes: Standardizes corner sizes (sm/md/lg) and border/line treatments so the motif stays coherent across components.
  • Shell + inner layering for bordered surfaces: Preserves a matching clipped border and an inner content surface using the same polygon geometry.
  • Button-ready patterns with accessibility checks: Includes primary/secondary button recipes while maintaining usable hit targets and visible focus rings.

Use it for sci-fi or technical UI surfaces, card/panel framing, chamfered container shells, and clipped-corner controls across a component library.

Quick Start

Apply the provided clip-path polygon and cut token size from corner-diagonals to your button, card, panel, or container shell, then reuse the same cut logic consistently across the set.

Frequently Asked Questions about corner-diagonals

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create diagonal-cut corners on UI buttons using CSS clip-path?▼

To create diagonal-cut corners on UI buttons, apply a clip-path polygon to generate true geometric corner cuts, producing a sharp, engineered silhouette rather than a rounded-pill style. This ensures consistent chamfered edges across your component library.

What is the best way to maintain consistent chamfered edges across card components?▼

The best way to maintain consistent chamfered edges is to use reusable cut tokens that standardize corner sizes (sm/md/lg) and border treatments. This keeps the diagonal motif coherent across cards, panels, and container shells.

Can I preserve accessible focus-visible outlines when applying diagonal clipping to container shells?▼

Yes, you can preserve accessible focus-visible outlines by using shell and inner layering with matching clipped border geometry. This maintains usable hit targets and visible focus rings for button-ready patterns.

Does clip-path support bordered surfaces when designing sci-fi style UI panels?▼

Clip-path supports bordered surfaces by preserving a matching clipped border and an inner content surface using the same polygon geometry. This creates engineered sci-fi framing for panels without sacrificing readable hit areas.

Why do my diagonal corners look visually inconsistent across different UI components?▼

Diagonal corners look visually inconsistent when using random geometry and unstandardized clipping. Applying reusable cut tokens with scalable sizes ensures the chamfered motif stays coherent across your entire component system.

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