generate-design-md

Extract a brand's design system into a standards-compliant DESIGN.md document.

61|1|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Innei/SKILL --skill generate-design-md
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Skill: generate-design-md
Source: https://github.com/Innei/SKILL/tree/main/skills/writing/generate-design-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Innei/SKILL --skill generate-design-md

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps product teams and agencies transform a brand's design language into a complete DESIGN.md document that documents tokens, typography, color, spacing, components, and responsive behavior for cross-team reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated extraction of design tokens, color palette, typography hierarchy, spacing, and component styles from a live website.
  • Generates a DESIGN.md that follows the official template, including sections for Visual Theme, Color Roles, Typography Rules, Component Stylings, Layout Principles, Depth & Elevation, Do's & Don'ts, Responsive Behavior, and Agent Prompt Guide.
  • Useful for design auditing, design system documentation, and handoff to engineers or designers who need a canonical reference.

Quick Start

Provide a brand name or URL to generate a complete DESIGN.md matching the site’s design system.

Frequently Asked Questions about generate-design-md

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I document a design system from an existing website?

To document a design system from an existing website, provide the brand URL to automatically extract design tokens, color palettes, typography, and spacing, generating a complete DESIGN.md file.

What is a DESIGN.md document used for in web design?

A DESIGN.md document is used to standardize a brand's design language, documenting tokens, typography, color roles, and component styles for cross-team reference during design auditing and engineering handoff.

Can I extract design tokens like typography and spacing directly from a live brand site?

Yes, you can extract design tokens directly from a live brand site by providing the URL, which allows automated synthesis of color, typography hierarchy, spacing, and component styles into documentation.

What sections are included when generating design system documentation?

Generated design system documentation includes sections for Visual Theme, Color Roles, Typography Rules, Component Stylings, Layout Principles, Depth & Elevation, Responsive Behavior, and an Agent Prompt Guide.

Does generating a DESIGN.md require any prerequisite design files?

No prerequisite design files are required to generate a DESIGN.md; you only need to provide a brand name or a live URL to automatically extract and synthesize the design system.