using-zui

Build user interfaces with ZUI components and design tokens.

2|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mrmartineau/zui --skill using-zui
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Skill: using-zui
Source: https://github.com/mrmartineau/zui/tree/main/skills/using-zui
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mrmartineau/zui --skill using-zui

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

ZUI provides a CSS-first UI toolkit with optional React and Astro wrappers. It enables generating HTML, React, or Astro markup that uses ZUI components, design tokens, and utility classes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CSS-first design tokens and utility classes for rapid UI creation
  • Wrappers for React and Astro to leverage existing app ecosystems
  • Consistent theming and responsive design across projects

Quick Start

Include the CSS stylesheet or the appropriate wrappers in your project to begin using ZUI right away.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-zui

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build React components using a CSS-first design system with design tokens?

To build React components using a CSS-first design system, you can use ZUI wrappers that apply design tokens and utility classes for consistent theming and responsive design across your application.

Can I use ZUI utility classes and design tokens in an Astro project?

Yes, you can use ZUI utility classes and design tokens in an Astro project by including the CSS stylesheet and leveraging the provided Astro wrappers to generate compliant markup.

What is the best way to enforce a CSS-first workflow for UI components?

The best way to enforce a CSS-first workflow for UI components is to apply a toolkit like ZUI that relies on design tokens for theming and exposes wrappers for rapid, consistent UI creation.

How do I start generating UI markup with consistent design tokens?

To start generating UI markup with consistent design tokens, include the ZUI CSS stylesheet or the appropriate React and Astro wrappers in your project to begin applying the CSS-first utility classes.

Does this CSS-first UI toolkit require any external dependencies?

No, this CSS-first UI toolkit does not require external dependencies, allowing you to include the stylesheet or wrappers directly to generate HTML, React, or Astro markup with ZUI components.

Why use design tokens for theming instead of standard CSS variables?

Using design tokens for theming instead of standard CSS variables ensures consistent responsive design and enables a strict CSS-first workflow with utility classes across HTML, React, and Astro projects.