extract

Identify reusable components, design tokens, and patterns in design systems.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vladimir-shirmanov/tenax --skill extract-vladimir-shirmanov
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Skill: extract
Source: https://github.com/vladimir-shirmanov/tenax/tree/main/.github/skills/extract
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vladimir-shirmanov/tenax --skill extract-vladimir-shirmanov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identify reusable patterns, components, and design tokens, then extract and consolidate them into the design system to enable systematic reuse across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Components to extract: Reusable UI elements with stable APIs.
  • Tokens to create: Hard-coded values (colors, typography, spacing) turned into tokens.
  • Variants to support: Different states and configurations for each component.
  • Migration plan: Steps to replace existing implementations with shared versions.

Quick Start

Identify three reusable UI patterns in your design system and draft an extraction plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about extract

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I consolidate reusable components into a design system?

Extracting design tokens involves identifying hard-coded values like colors, typography, and spacing across your UI, then converting them into reusable tokens to ensure consistency and reduce duplication across projects.

What is the process for component extraction from existing UI patterns?

Component extraction identifies reusable UI elements with stable APIs, defines their different states and configurations as variants, and maps out a migration plan to replace existing implementations with shared versions.

How do I create a migration path for moving to shared UI directories?

Creating a migration path involves drafting sequential steps to replace existing project implementations with extracted, shared UI components, ensuring systematic reuse and minimizing disruption during the transition.

Does this design system extraction approach work for component libraries at scale?

Yes, this approach applies to design systems, component libraries, and shared UI directories at scale, systematically improving consistency and reducing duplication by consolidating patterns and defining documentation guidelines.

What documentation guidelines are needed for a design tokens extraction plan?

A design tokens extraction plan requires documentation guidelines that define naming conventions for new tokens, specify component variants to support, and outline the migration steps for replacing existing implementations.