design-in-paper

Create UI designs in Paper from PRDs and generate Rails-ready artboards.

Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arthun01/achados-uesc --skill design-in-paper
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Skill: design-in-paper
Source: https://github.com/arthun01/achados-uesc/tree/main/.opencode/skills/design-in-paper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arthun01/achados-uesc --skill design-in-paper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires paper-design-app, paper-mcp, rails, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of creating and updating UI designs in Paper, automatically generating Rails-ready artboards from existing PRDs, saving time and ensuring consistency between design and development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PRD-to-Design: Converts Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into structured wireframes and designs in Paper.
  • Rails-Ready Artboards: Generates artboards with flex layouts, design system tokens, and real content for seamless integration with Rails applications.
  • Pipeline Integration: Designed to fit into the AI-SDD pipeline, following the creation of PRDs and preceding techspec generation.

Quick Start

Use the design-in-paper skill to create a new design for the feature with slug 'feature-slug'.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-in-paper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate UI wireframes from a PRD for a Rails application?

Generating UI wireframes from a PRD is handled by converting Product Requirement Documents into structured Paper designs with flex layouts and design system tokens for direct Rails integration. It requires Paper Desktop, Paper MCP, and Rails 8.1+.

Can I create Rails-ready artboards with flex layouts and design system tokens in Paper?

Yes, creating Rails-ready artboards with flex layouts and design system tokens is fully supported. The generated designs use real content and structural tokens to ensure seamless integration with your Rails application environment.

What do I need to automate UI design in Paper using a PRD?

To automate UI design in Paper, you need the Paper Desktop app, Paper MCP, and Rails 8.1+ installed. These dependencies process the PRD input and generate the structured artboards within the Paper environment.

How does PRD-to-design conversion fit into the AI-SDD pipeline?

PRD-to-design conversion fits into the AI-SDD pipeline immediately after PRD creation and preceding techspec generation. It streamlines workflow by translating product requirements directly into visual design assets for development.

What's the best way to ensure design consistency between Paper wireframes and Rails code?

The best way to ensure consistency between Paper wireframes and Rails code is generating artboards with shared design system tokens and flex layouts. This automated alignment prevents visual discrepancies during implementation.

Does the Paper MCP integration support automated design system token mapping?

Yes, Paper MCP integration supports automated design system token mapping. It processes your PRD to apply predefined tokens directly to the generated artboards, maintaining visual consistency throughout the UI design.