refinery

Audit and upgrade Tailwind UI components into distinctive interfaces.

Updated Dec 14, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/toobutta/maptelli --skill refinery-toobutta
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: refinery
Source: https://github.com/toobutta/maptelli/tree/main/.claude/skills/refinery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/toobutta/maptelli --skill refinery-toobutta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Audit and upgrade generic "vibe-coded" Tailwind UI components into distinctive, production-grade interfaces. Use this skill whenever the user wants to improve their UI design, replace boring default components, make their app look less like a generic AI-generated template, upgrade cards/boxes/layouts, or says things like "make it look less basic", "upgrade the UI", "make the design more creative", "it looks too generic", "replace boring components", "improve the visual design", or "make it look like a real product". Also triggers when reviewing frontend pages for design quality or when the user wants to do a visual design audit.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic UI uplift for dashboards, cards, forms, and layouts.
  • Design audits and creative redesigns that replace boring components with distinctive visuals.
  • Use Case: when a project needs a visual refresh to look like a real product.

Quick Start

Inspect the current UI and propose a phased upgrade plan that elevates visuals from generic to distinctive across key components.

Frequently Asked Questions about refinery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make my Tailwind UI look less generic and more like a real product?

A visual design audit for frontend pages evaluates generic Tailwind components against production-grade standards. It systematically identifies boring default layouts, cards, and forms, then proposes non-destructive visual improvements to transition the UI toward a distinctive, real product aesthetic.

How do I upgrade my dashboard UI without breaking existing functionality?

Upgrading dashboard UI without breaking functionality requires non-destructive visual improvements applied through a phased plan. This approach systematically audits existing Tailwind layouts and replaces boring components with distinctive visuals while preserving the underlying frontend structure.

What is the best way to replace boring default components in a frontend project?

The best way to replace boring default components is a structured design upgrade workflow that inspects current UI patterns and references distinctive visual systems. This systematically uplifts cards, forms, and layouts to eliminate template-like visuals across the frontend.

Can I use this visual design audit on existing frontend pages with no dependencies?

Yes, this visual design audit works on existing frontend pages without requiring additional dependencies. It directly inspects current Tailwind UI components and proposes a phased upgrade plan to elevate generic visuals into distinctive, production-grade interfaces.