ux-review

Validate UX design specifications and HUD documents for completeness and accessibility.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout --skill ux-review-emcconnell
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Skill: ux-review
Source: https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout/tree/main/.claude/skills/ux-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout --skill ux-review-emcconnell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ensures UX specifications, HUD designs, and interaction pattern documents are complete, accessible, and aligned with the Game Design Documents before handoff to visual design or implementation, preventing rework and missed requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated checklist validation for completeness: header metadata, purpose, player context, entry/exit points, layout, states/variants, data requirements, events, transitions, localization, and acceptance criteria.
  • Quality and accessibility audits: player-need clarity, input method coverage, focus and navigation rules, accessibility tier compliance, colorblind alternatives, and localization sizing.
  • Cross-document alignment: loads accessibility requirements, interaction pattern library, referenced GDD sections, and player-journey context to verify GDD and pattern consistency.
  • HUD and pattern library reviews: verifies HUD philosophy, information architecture, visual budget, platform adaptation, and full pattern specifications.
  • Verdict-driven outputs: provides APPROVED / NEEDS REVISION / MAJOR REVISION NEEDED with blocking and advisory issues and suggested next steps for collaboration.

Quick Start

Run the ux-review skill on design/ux/hud.md to produce a verdict, list blocking issues, and suggested fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about ux-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a UX spec for accessibility and implementation readiness?

You can validate a HUD design for GDD alignment by loading referenced Game Design Document sections and player-journey context to verify consistency. The review cross-references HUD philosophy, visual budget, and pattern library alignment, identifying mismatches before visual design handoff.

What is included in an accessibility tier compliance check for game UI?

An accessibility tier compliance check for game UI verifies player-need clarity, input method coverage, focus and navigation rules, and colorblind alternatives. It also audits localization sizing limits and acceptance criteria quality to ensure the design meets required accessibility standards.

Can I check a pattern library file for completeness before production gates?

No additional dependencies are required to run UX specification validation. The skill operates independently to load accessibility requirements, referenced GDD sections, and pattern library files directly from game design repositories to perform its automated checklist audits.

How do I fix blocking issues found during a UX spec handoff review?

Fix blocking issues found during a UX spec handoff review by following the suggested next steps provided in the verdict-driven output. The review categorizes blocking and advisory issues, directing collaboration on specific fixes for missed requirements like localization limits or missing entry and exit points.