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design-md

Generate and validate Google DESIGN.md files, exporting tokens to Tailwind and W3C DTCG formats.

Updated May 9, 2026
Search Tags:#validation#UI development#tokens#design-system#DESIGN.md
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertbr123/Linket-Agent --skill design-md-robertbr123
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: design-md
Source: https://github.com/robertbr123/Linket-Agent/tree/main/skills/creative/design-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertbr123/Linket-Agent --skill design-md-robertbr123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @google/design.md, and includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The design-md skill resolves the challenge of efficiently creating, validating, and exporting Google's DESIGN.md files, streamlining the process for designers and developers working with design systems and UI components.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DESIGN.md Creation and Validation: Generate and validate the structured design files.
  • Token Specification and Export: Specify design tokens and export to formats like Tailwind or W3C DTCG.
  • Use Case: Imagine a designer needs to create a DESIGN.md file for a UI component. They can use this skill to define the tokens and export them for integration with a codebase.

Quick Start

Generate a new DESIGN.md file with 'design-md create heritage'.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-md

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate and validate a Google DESIGN.md file for my UI components?▼

Generate and validate a Google DESIGN.md file by running the 'design-md create' command, which structures your UI component tokens and ensures system accessibility and consistency.

Can I export design tokens to Tailwind or W3C DTCG formats from a DESIGN.md file?▼

Yes, you can export design tokens to Tailwind or W3C DTCG formats from a DESIGN.md file, specifying variables for seamless integration with your UI development codebase.

Do I need the @google/design.md CLI to create and export design tokens?▼

Yes, the @google/design.md CLI is required to process DESIGN.md files, validate structured design data, and export tokens to formats like Tailwind or W3C DTCG.

What is the best way to manage design system tokens for UI development consistency?▼

Managing design system tokens is best achieved by creating a DESIGN.md file to define and validate variables, then exporting them to ensure UI development consistency and accessibility.

Why does my design token export fail when processing a DESIGN.md file?▼

Design token export fails when the DESIGN.md file lacks proper structure or validation, preventing the @google/design.md CLI from parsing and formatting tokens for UI integration.

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