interface-states

Define design contracts for empty, loading, error, and offline interface states.

1|Updated Jul 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/yogvidwankhede/vishwakarma --skill interface-states
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Skill: interface-states
Source: https://github.com/yogvidwankhede/vishwakarma/tree/main/.claude/skills/interface-states
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yogvidwankhede/vishwakarma --skill interface-states

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the common failure of software interfaces to handle non-ideal conditions, such as empty data, loading delays, and errors, which often leads to confusing or dishonest user experiences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • State Inventory: Provides a comprehensive framework for designing empty, loading, error, offline, and stale states.
  • Design Contracts: Establishes strict rules for how interfaces should behave during data fetching to prevent layout shifts and improve accessibility.
  • Use Case: When building a data-driven dashboard, use this skill to ensure that empty states provide actionable guidance, loading states use appropriate indicators based on duration, and error states offer clear recovery paths rather than generic apologies.

Quick Start

Use the interface-states skill to audit the current design of the user dashboard and identify missing empty, loading, and error states.

Frequently Asked Questions about interface-states

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

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How do I design UI states for loading, empty, and error conditions in a data-driven dashboard?

Design UI states for loading, empty, and error conditions by applying a comprehensive design framework that enforces strict rules for data fetching behavior. This ensures consistent user feedback and accessibility compliance while preventing layout shifts during non-ideal interface states.

What is the best way to handle empty states in frontend interfaces?

The best way to handle empty states in frontend interfaces is to provide actionable guidance rather than blank screens. A structured design contract ensures empty, loading, and error states offer clear recovery paths and appropriate indicators based on data fetching duration.

Why do my loading states cause layout shifts and how can I prevent them?

Loading states cause layout shifts when interfaces lack strict design contracts for data fetching behavior. Prevent layout shifts by applying a state management framework that standardizes loading indicator logic and ensures consistent user feedback during delays.

How do I audit my current UX design for missing offline and stale states?

Audit UX design for missing offline and stale states by inventorying all non-ideal interface conditions within your data-driven screens. A comprehensive framework identifies absent empty, loading, error, and offline states to ensure complete accessibility compliance.

Can I use this interface state framework for frontend applications with strict accessibility requirements?

Yes, you can use this interface state framework for frontend applications with strict accessibility requirements. It establishes design contracts that govern state transitions and error messaging specifically to improve accessibility compliance during data fetching.