design-md

Create, validate, and export DESIGN.md files with YAML front matter.

3|1|Updated May 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Quill-Agent/Quill-Agent --skill design-md-quill-agent
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Skill: design-md
Source: https://github.com/Quill-Agent/Quill-Agent/tree/main/skills/creative/design-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Quill-Agent/Quill-Agent --skill design-md-quill-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of creating, validating, and exporting Google's DESIGN.md token spec files, ensuring consistency and accessibility in UI/brand development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DESIGN.md Authoring: Generate DESIGN.md files with design tokens and human-readable rationale.
  • Linting: Validate structure, references, and WCAG contrast compliance.
  • Version Control: Compare and export different versions for regressions.
  • Integration: Export to Tailwind or W3C DTCG JSON for easy integration with other tools.
  • Use Case: When you need to create a consistent design system for a project, design-md can author the DESIGN.md file, validate it for accessibility, and export it in a usable format.

Quick Start

Create a new DESIGN.md file with the design-md skill and provide the necessary design tokens and rationale.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-md

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate DESIGN.md token spec creation and validation?

You can automate DESIGN.md token spec creation by generating files with YAML front matter for tokens and Markdown for rationale, then linting the structure, token references, and WCAG contrast compliance automatically.

Can I export design tokens to Tailwind CSS or W3C Design Tokens Format?

Yes, you can export design tokens to Tailwind CSS or W3C DTCG JSON formats, allowing direct integration of your validated design system specifications into downstream UI development environments.

Do I need to know accessibility standards to use design tokens effectively?

Yes, defining and managing design systems with this approach requires existing knowledge of design tokens and accessibility standards to properly structure YAML front matter and pass WCAG contrast linting.

What is the best way to check design system versions for regressions?

The best way to check design system versions for regressions is to compare different versions of the DESIGN.md file, validating structural changes and token references against previous accessibility compliance baselines.

How does WCAG contrast linting work for design tokens?

WCAG contrast linting validates your design tokens by checking the color contrast ratios defined in the YAML front matter against accessibility standards, ensuring UI components meet compliance before exporting to Tailwind or W3C formats.