critique

Critique UX designs with heuristic scores and prioritized issue lists.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DanialHaseeb/dotfiles --skill critique-danialhaseeb
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/DanialHaseeb/dotfiles/tree/main/codex/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DanialHaseeb/dotfiles --skill critique-danialhaseeb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Evaluate design from a UX perspective, identifying usability issues and opportunities for improvement across visual hierarchy, information architecture, cognitive load, emotional resonance, and overall quality. Use when the user asks to review, critique, evaluate, or give feedback on a design or component.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a structured critique that includes heuristic evaluation, cognitive-load assessment, persona-based testing, automated anti-pattern detection, and actionable feedback.
  • Produces a prioritized list of issues with concrete fixes and suggested commands for implementation.
  • Supports combined assessments (LLM review and automated detector) and synthesizes results into a single, coherent critique.

Quick Start

Provide the design to critique and any context, then request a critique by saying "critique this design".

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

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How do I get actionable UX feedback on a website or app design?

To get actionable UX feedback, provide your design and context, then request a critique. The Skill evaluates visual hierarchy, information architecture, and cognitive load, delivering a prioritized issues list with concrete fixes.

Can I evaluate cognitive load and usability heuristics for a specific component?

You can evaluate cognitive load and usability heuristics for any component by submitting the design for critique. The process synthesizes LLM review and automated detector results into Nielsen heuristic scores and cognitive load metrics.

What is the best way to run a design review using Nielsen heuristics?

The best way to run a design review using Nielsen heuristics is to submit your design for a structured critique. It generates heuristic evaluation scores, detects anti-patterns, and provides persona-based testing insights alongside actionable feedback.

Does UX critique work for both websites and mobile apps?

UX critique works for both websites and mobile apps, as well as individual components. It assesses visual hierarchy, emotional resonance, and overall quality from a user-focused perspective to identify usability issues.

How do I identify and fix UX anti-patterns in my interface?

To identify and fix UX anti-patterns, request a critique of your interface. The assessment combines automated anti-pattern detection with LLM review, producing a prioritized list of issues with suggested commands for implementation.