vanilla-web

Build or refactor plain HTML/CSS/JS projects using modular ES modules.

1|Updated Jan 15, 2026
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Skill: vanilla-web
Source: https://github.com/janjaszczak/cursor/tree/main/skills/vanilla-web
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/janjaszczak/cursor --skill vanilla-web

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Builds or refactors plain HTML/CSS/JS projects without frameworks, emphasizing modular ES modules, SRP, minimal global state, and runnable files for quick prototyping.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Modular ES modules and SRP-driven structure for small web components
  • No-framework workflow suitable for static pages, prototypes, and lightweight UI widgets
  • Lightweight verification and runnable files to validate implementations

Quick Start

Set up an index.html, import ES modules from js/, and run a local server to verify the page in a browser.

Frequently Asked Questions about vanilla-web

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a web app with plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without using frameworks?

Building plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript apps without frameworks involves structuring your project with modular ES modules and single-responsibility patterns. This approach suits static sites and quick prototypes, requiring only a local server to verify the runnable files in a browser.

What is the best way to structure a vanilla JavaScript project for small UI widgets?

Structuring a vanilla JavaScript project for small UI widgets is best achieved by using modular ES modules and adhering to single-responsibility principles. This ensures minimal global state and creates lightweight, runnable files for easy verification.

When do I need modular ES modules in a static HTML and CSS site?

You need modular ES modules in a static HTML and CSS site when you want to build or refactor plain web apps without frameworks. They help maintain single-responsibility patterns, minimize global state, and keep your UI components lightweight and runnable.

Can I prototype a static web page quickly without React, Vue, or Angular?

Yes, you can prototype a static web page quickly without React, Vue, or Angular by using a no-framework workflow. This method relies on plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with modular ES modules to create lightweight, runnable files for browser verification.

Does a no-framework vanilla JavaScript workflow support single-responsibility patterns?

Yes, a no-framework vanilla JavaScript workflow supports single-responsibility patterns by utilizing modular ES modules. This structure isolates functionality into runnable files, minimizing global state and making your static sites and UI widgets easier to verify.

What are the limitations of building web apps with plain HTML, CSS, and JS?

Building web apps with plain HTML, CSS, and JS is limited to static sites, small UI widgets, and quick prototypes. It requires manual structuring of modular ES modules and lightweight verification, lacking the built-in reactivity and tooling of frameworks like React or Vue.