rico-design-md

Convert a website into a design system with tokens, typography, and CSS artifacts.

268|39|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ricocc/rico-skills --skill rico-design-md
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Skill: rico-design-md
Source: https://github.com/ricocc/rico-skills/tree/main/skills/rico-design-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ricocc/rico-skills --skill rico-design-md

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Convert website visuals into a ready-to-use design system: DESIGN.md, tokens, and CSS artifacts, reducing manual design-system toil.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate DESIGN.md from any website following reference templates
  • Produce preview.html design-system preview
  • Extract design tokens and export tokens.json, variables.css, and theme.css
  • Support design-token-driven workflows like brand analysis and format conversions (DESIGN.md <-> tokens.json/variables.css/theme.css)

Quick Start

Provide a website URL to generate DESIGN.md and the full set of design-system artifacts for your brand.

Frequently Asked Questions about rico-design-md

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract design tokens from a website into a usable format?

Yes, you can generate a comprehensive DESIGN.md file directly from a website URL. The file enforces structure and style conventions using reference templates to document brand guidelines and design decisions for your project.

What is the best way to convert website visuals into CSS variables for a design system?

Converting website visuals into CSS variables involves extracting design tokens and exporting them into variables.css and theme.css files. This approach reduces manual design-system toil by automatically mapping visual styles into reusable CSS variables.

Can I convert a DESIGN.md file back into tokens.json and theme.css?

Yes, the workflow supports bidirectional format conversions between DESIGN.md and design token files like tokens.json, variables.css, and theme.css. You can transform brand documentation into code assets or reverse the process as needed.

Do I need any specific dependencies or components to generate a design system from a website?

No dependencies or components are required to generate a design system from a website. You simply provide the target website URL to produce the full set of design-system artifacts, including a preview.html file for visual validation.