layout

Analyze UI layouts and apply spacing scales and grid systems.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/1toe/spotify-to-ytmusic --skill layout-1toe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: layout
Source: https://github.com/1toe/spotify-to-ytmusic/tree/main/.cursor/skills/layout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/1toe/spotify-to-ytmusic --skill layout-1toe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users experience monotonous grids, inconsistent spacing, and weak visual hierarchy, leading to crowded or confusing interfaces that feel “off”.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Assessment Framework: Guides systematic analysis of spacing, hierarchy, grid structure, rhythm, and density.
  • Improvement Planning: Provides actionable recommendations for spacing scales, flex vs. grid usage, visual rhythm, and depth management.
  • Verification Checklist: Ensures the revised layout passes squint test, rhythm, hierarchy, breathing room, consistency, and responsiveness checks.
  • Use Case Example: A product designer receives feedback that a dashboard feels cramped; using this skill they evaluate the layout, establish a consistent spacing system, and restructure the grid for clearer hierarchy and better responsiveness.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to assess and improve the layout of a given interface.

Frequently Asked Questions about layout

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix inconsistent spacing and crowded UI layouts?

To fix inconsistent spacing and crowded UI layouts, you must assess visual hierarchy and apply a consistent spacing scale. Restructuring the grid system establishes clear visual rhythm, resolving cramped interfaces and aligning elements properly.

What is the best way to establish visual hierarchy in a web interface?

Establishing visual hierarchy in a web interface involves analyzing density and applying design principles to structure elements systematically. Evaluating the layout through a verification checklist ensures the revised composition passes checks for rhythm and breathing room.

How do I resolve monotonous grid structures in app design?

Resolving monotonous grid structures in app design requires evaluating flex versus grid usage to introduce visual rhythm. By applying an improvement planning framework, you can restructure the composition for clearer hierarchy and better responsiveness.

Does this layout assessment workflow work for responsive web interfaces?

Yes, this layout assessment workflow works for responsive web interfaces by applying spacing scales and grid systems to deliver consistent results. The verification checklist explicitly checks responsiveness alongside rhythm and hierarchy to ensure adaptability.

When should I use flex versus grid to improve visual composition?

You should choose between flex and grid to improve visual composition based on whether you need to align singular rows or structure two-dimensional layouts. Evaluating this usage during improvement planning resolves weak visual hierarchy effectively.

Why does my dashboard layout feel off despite using a grid?

Your dashboard layout feels off because monotonous grids and weak visual hierarchy often persist without consistent spacing scales. Applying an assessment framework to evaluate rhythm and density restructures the interface for clearer visual balance.