What problem does it solve?
This Skill simplifies the creation, validation, and export of Google's DESIGN.md design tokens, streamlining the process of building consistent UI/brand across multiple projects or tools.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Design Token Creation: Author and validate design tokens in a structured YAML format.
- Export to Tailwind or DTCG: Convert design tokens into Tailwind CSS or W3C DTCG JSON for use in UI development.
- Accessibility Validation: Ensure WCAG compliance for color contrast and accessibility.
- Version Control: Compare and diff different versions of design tokens to detect regressions.
- Use Case: For a UI developer looking to create a design system spec for a new project, this Skill can help define the visual identity and ensure consistency across components.
Quick Start
Use the design-md skill to create a new DESIGN.md file for your project with the following command: design-md create --name "MyBrand" --description "My project's visual identity".