mapbox-style-quality

Validate, optimize, and assure Mapbox style quality across Web, iOS, and Android.

72|14|Updated Jan 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills --skill mapbox-style-quality
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Skill: mapbox-style-quality
Source: https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/mapbox-style-quality
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills --skill mapbox-style-quality

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Mapbox style quality is essential for reliable maps and consistent user experiences. This Skill provides structured guidance to validate style syntax, ensure accessibility, and optimize performance prior to production. It helps teams catch issues early and maintain quality across web, iOS, and Android platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validation rules and best practices for Mapbox GL styles, ensuring valid sources, layers, and references.
  • Accessibility checks (WCAG compliance) to guarantee readable text, proper contrast, and usable UI.
  • Performance optimization workflows to reduce file size, improve render times, and enable smooth interactions.
  • Version comparison and QA processes to track changes and ensure consistent deployments across environments.
  • Use Case: A map team preps a production-ready style, runs validation and accessibility checks, and tunes performance before release.

Quick Start

  • Start by auditing your current style against the validation rules and accessibility checks.
  • Then apply recommended optimization steps (remove unused sources, simplify expressions, and prune empty layers).
  • Finally confirm changes with a style comparison and deploy to production.

Frequently Asked Questions about mapbox-style-quality

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate Mapbox GL style syntax before production?

Validate Mapbox GL style syntax by auditing sources, layers, and references against structured validation rules to catch invalid expressions and structural issues early before production deployment.

How do I optimize Mapbox style performance across web and mobile platforms?

Optimize Mapbox style performance by removing unused sources, simplifying expressions, and pruning empty layers to reduce file size and improve render times across web, iOS, and Android.

What accessibility checks should I run on Mapbox styles for WCAG compliance?

Run accessibility checks on Mapbox styles to verify readable text, proper contrast, and usable UI elements, ensuring WCAG compliance for consistent user experiences across all platforms.

How do I compare Mapbox style versions during deployment?

Compare Mapbox style versions using QA processes and version comparison workflows to track changes, ensure consistent deployments, and confirm updates across environments before release.

When should I run style quality checks in my Mapbox development workflow?

Run style quality checks during pre-production, development, and deployment phases to validate expressions, ensure accessibility, and tune performance before releasing Mapbox styles to production.

Why does my Mapbox style render slowly or inconsistently?

Mapbox styles render slowly due to unused sources, complex expressions, or empty layers; apply performance optimization workflows to reduce file size and improve render times.