Design System Validator

Validate component code for CSS variables, responsive patterns, and accessibility compliance.

2|Updated Nov 21, 2025
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Skill: Design System Validator
Source: https://github.com/Ankish8/storybook-npm/tree/main/.claude/plugins/component-creator/skills/design-system-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ankish8/storybook-npm --skill design-system-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the enforcement of design system rules, preventing hardcoded values and ensuring components are accessible and responsive.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CSS Variable Enforcement: Ensures all colors, typography, and spacing use semantic CSS variables, not hardcoded values.
  • Responsive Design Validation: Checks that components adhere to mobile-first and responsive design patterns.
  • Accessibility Checks: Validates color contrast, focus states, and ARIA attribute usage.
  • Use Case: When developing a new UI component, activate this skill to automatically verify that it uses the correct design tokens, is responsive across different screen sizes, and meets accessibility standards before it's merged.

Quick Start

Use the Design System Validator skill to check the component code for adherence to CSS variable usage and responsive design patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about Design System Validator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if my frontend code uses CSS variables instead of hardcoded values?

To check frontend code for hardcoded values, you can use a validation tool that scans components and maps static values to semantic CSS variables. This ensures colors, typography, and spacing strictly adhere to defined design tokens.

What is component validation for design systems?

Component validation is the process of automatically verifying that UI code adheres to a design system's rules. It enforces semantic CSS variable usage, checks responsive breakpoints, and ensures accessibility standards like color contrast are met.

How do I validate responsive design patterns in my UI components?

You can validate responsive design patterns by scanning component code to verify adherence to mobile-first breakpoints. This automated process checks that layouts adapt correctly across different screen sizes according to system rules.

Can I check accessibility compliance and color contrast in component code?

Yes, you can check accessibility compliance by scanning component code to validate color contrast ratios, focus states, and ARIA attribute usage. This ensures components meet accessibility standards before they are merged.

Does this design system validator work with semantic tokens?

Yes, the validator works directly with semantic tokens by scanning code for hardcoded values and mapping them to the correct CSS variables. This ensures all component styling utilizes the defined semantic tokens.

When do I need to use a design system validator?

You need to use a design system validator when developing a new UI component to automatically verify design token usage, responsive patterns, and accessibility standards. This prevents hardcoded values and ensures compliance before merging.