usability-check

Evaluate user-facing interfaces against Jakob Nielsen's 10 Usability Heuristics.

42|3|Updated Apr 7, 2026

Search Tags:#quality assurance #ui/ux #usability #nielsen heuristics #interface evaluation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/haabe/mycelium --skill usability-check

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Skill: usability-check
Source: https://github.com/haabe/mycelium/tree/main/plugins/mycelium/skills/usability-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/haabe/mycelium --skill usability-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mycelium, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps assess user-facing interfaces against Jakob Nielsen's 10 Usability Heuristics, ensuring interface-level quality and user satisfaction.

Core Features & Use Cases

Heuristic Evaluation: Apply Nielsen's 10 Usability Heuristics to interfaces.
Complementary to Service Quality: Pair with /mycelium:service-check for comprehensive quality assessment.
Use Case: Use this Skill to review a new feature's UI before launch, ensuring it meets usability standards.

Quick Start

Run the usability-check skill on your UI component 'feature_ui.html'.

Frequently Asked Questions about usability-check

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I evaluate a UI component using Nielsen's usability heuristics?▼

To evaluate a UI component using Nielsen's usability heuristics, run the usability-check skill on your interface file like 'feature_ui.html' to automatically target UI elements for interface-level quality checks.

What are Nielsen's 10 usability heuristics used for in interface evaluation?▼

Nielsen's 10 usability heuristics are used for interface evaluation to assess user-facing interfaces, ensuring interface-level quality and improving overall user satisfaction before a new feature launch.

Do I need the mycelium framework to run usability checks on UI files?▼

Yes, you need the mycelium framework installed, as the usability-check skill requires the mycelium framework to function as intended and properly apply heuristic evaluations to your interfaces.

When should I run a heuristic evaluation on my user interface?▼

You should run a heuristic evaluation on your user interface during design and development workflows, specifically to review a new feature's UI before launch to ensure it meets usability standards.

What is the best way to complement a UI usability check for comprehensive quality assessment?▼

The best way to complement a UI usability check for comprehensive quality assessment is to pair it with the mycelium service-check skill, combining interface-level heuristic evaluation with broader service quality checks.