interface-auditor

Audit interface descriptions for UX smells and produce structured JSON reports.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/markdo27/dead4rat-v3 --skill interface-auditor-markdo27
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: interface-auditor
Source: https://github.com/markdo27/dead4rat-v3/tree/main/.agents/skills/interface-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/markdo27/dead4rat-v3 --skill interface-auditor-markdo27

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Detect UX antipatterns (smells) in interface descriptions and return structured findings with matched symptoms, severity, and remediation recipes, enabling faster, data-driven design reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects smells from interface text using a defined taxonomy.
  • Returns standardized JSON with smell IDs, severity, symptoms, and optional remediation guidance.
  • Useful for design reviews, product audits, and UI documentation checks to improve usability and consistency.

Quick Start

Provide a concise interface description to generate a structured UX audit report.

Frequently Asked Questions about interface-auditor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit interface descriptions for UX smells and antipatterns?

A UX audit identifies usability smells and antipatterns in interface descriptions to flag issues early. It analyzes UI text to detect problems like inconsistent flows, returning structured findings with severity, matched symptoms, and remediation recipes for faster design reviews.

How do I generate a structured JSON report from a UX design review?

You generate a structured JSON report by providing a concise interface description to the auditor. It processes the UI text and outputs standardized JSON containing detected smell IDs, severity levels, observed symptoms, and optional remediation guidance for data-driven design reviews.

Can I use interface text descriptions for a product UX audit?

Yes, you can use interface text descriptions for a product UX audit. The tool applies a defined taxonomy to the provided UI documentation to identify usability signals, making it suitable for product audits, design reviews, and UI consistency checks.

What is the best way to identify usability antipatterns in UI documentation?

The best way to identify usability antipatterns in UI documentation is to run an automated audit against a defined smell taxonomy. This approach detects specific antipatterns in your interface text and returns standardized findings with matched symptoms and severity levels.

Does a UX smell audit return remediation steps for detected antipatterns?

Yes, a UX smell audit returns optional remediation steps for detected antipatterns. Along with identifying the smell, the structured JSON output includes the smell ID, severity, matched symptoms, and actionable recipes to help fix the usability issues.