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Create throwaway terminal apps or webpages to test business logic and UI designs.

Updated May 17, 2026
Search Tags:#prototype#UI design#business logic#interactive terminal#UI experimentation
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npx skills add https://github.com/tanglg/cms --skill prototype-tanglg
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Skill: prototype
Source: https://github.com/tanglg/cms/tree/main/.codex/skills/prototype
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tanglg/cms --skill prototype-tanglg

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to create throwaway prototypes to test business logic and UI designs before investing in production code, helping you validate assumptions and iterate quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Logic Prototype: Create a small interactive terminal app to test and iterate business logic and state machines.
  • UI Prototype: Generate several UI variations of a webpage or component to quickly iterate on design decisions.
  • Use Case: Use the Logic Prototype to test edge cases in your state machine, or use the UI Prototype to explore different layouts for a dashboard before building the actual interface.

Quick Start

Run the prototype using the command: pnpm run prototype -- --name logic to start a logic prototype, or --name ui to start a UI prototype.

Frequently Asked Questions about prototype

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prototype business logic and test state transitions before writing production code?▼

You can prototype business logic by creating a throwaway interactive terminal application to test and iterate state machines and edge cases before committing to full development.

How do I quickly iterate on UI design layouts for a webpage or dashboard component?▼

You can iterate on UI design by generating several webpage or component variations to quickly test layout decisions and visualize different user experience approaches.

Can I test edge cases in a state machine without building a full application?▼

Yes, you can use a logic prototype to build an interactive terminal app specifically for testing edge cases in your state machine without full development commitment.

What is the best way to validate assumptions about UI layout and user experience early?▼

Creating throwaway UI prototypes allows you to validate assumptions and iterate quickly on layout and user experience decisions before investing in production code.

Does this UI experimentation approach support both terminal apps and webpages?▼

Yes, the approach supports generating both interactive terminal applications for logic testing and webpage variations for UI design experimentation.

When should I not use throwaway prototypes for testing business logic?▼

Throwaway prototypes are not suited for final production deployment; they are designed for early exploration and testing assumptions about state transitions and UI layouts.

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