What problem does it solve?
Poorly written UI microcopy creates user confusion, increases interaction friction, and leads to unnecessary support requests. This Skill provides structured, actionable guidance for agents to write clear, concise, and effective UI text that improves the overall user experience.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Pattern Libraries: Pre-built formulas and real-world examples for button labels, error messages, empty states, confirmation dialogs, onboarding copy, tooltips, and loading states.
- Tone & Voice Guidelines: Clear rules for adapting tone to different contexts (errors, success states, destructive actions) to maintain consistent, user-friendly communication.
- Audit Tools: A practical checklist and red flag criteria to evaluate existing microcopy for clarity, conciseness, and usefulness.
- Use Cases: Writing new UI copy for features, auditing existing product microcopy, designing user flows that require copy, and fixing copy flagged as confusing in UX reviews.
Quick Start
Use the ux-writing skill to rewrite the payment failure error message to clearly explain the issue and provide users with a specific step to resolve it.