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Assess UX quality using Nielsen's heuristics, cognitive-load guidelines, and persona-based testing.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
Search Tags:#heuristics#ux-design#critique#cognitive-load#design-feedback#persona-testing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tomerkedem/bookforge --skill critique-tomerkedem
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/tomerkedem/bookforge/tree/main/.agents/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomerkedem/bookforge --skill critique-tomerkedem

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured UX critique that blends heuristic evaluation, cognitive-load assessment, persona-based testing, and automated pattern detection to deliver clear, prioritized design feedback.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Nielsen's Heuristics Scoring: quantifies usability across 10 principles.
  • Cognitive Load Checklist: evaluates decision points, options, and disclosure.
  • Persona-Based Testing: simulates multiple user archetypes to reveal red flags.
  • Deterministic Detector Comparison: combines automated scan results with human critique for a robust view.
  • Actionable Recommendations: outputs a prioritized set of fixes with rationale and potential commands.
  • Design Contextualization: maps findings to persona red flags and design goals.

Quick Start

Provide a target design (URL or file) and request a comprehensive critique.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a structured UX critique using Nielsen's heuristics?▼

To perform a structured UX critique, evaluate the design against Nielsen's heuristics to quantify usability across 10 principles. This assessment generates a design-health score and a prioritized list of actionable recommendations.

What is cognitive load assessment in UX design?▼

Cognitive load assessment in UX design evaluates decision points, available options, and progressive disclosure to determine mental effort. It identifies friction areas to streamline user flows and reduce unnecessary cognitive strain.

Can I simulate persona-based testing for an interface without live users?▼

Yes, you can simulate persona-based testing by applying multiple user archetypes to an interface. This method reveals red flags and usability issues specific to different user profiles without requiring live participants.

How do I get actionable design feedback from a URL?▼

To get actionable design feedback from a URL, provide the target link and request a comprehensive critique. The system analyzes the interface and outputs mapped commands and prioritized fixes with rationale.

What's the best way to prioritize UX design issues?▼

The best way to prioritize UX design issues is to combine heuristic evaluation scores with persona testing red flags. This approach yields a merged report that maps findings to actionable, prioritized recommendations.

Does UX critique work for both full pages and individual components?▼

Yes, UX critique works for both full pages and individual components. The assessment applies heuristic evaluation, cognitive-load guidelines, and persona-based testing to any interface segment to deliver targeted improvements.

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