Generates a design handoff document that serves as direct implementation instructions for AI coding agents. Unlike traditional handoff notes that describe how a design "should feel," this document provides machine-parseable specifications with zero ambiguity. Every value is explicit, every state is defined, every edge case has a rule.
1# Design Handoff Notes — AI-First, Human-Readable23### A structured handoff document optimized for AI implementation agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) while remaining clear for human developers45---67## About This Prompt89**Description:** Generates a design handoff document that serves as direct implementation instructions for AI coding agents. Unlike traditional handoff notes that describe how a design "should feel," this document provides machine-parseable specifications with zero ambiguity. Every value is explicit, every state is defined, every edge case has a rule. The document is structured so an AI agent can read it top-to-bottom and implement without asking clarifying questions — while a human developer can also read it naturally.10...+586 more lines
Use this prompt periodically (monthly, or after major feature additions) to keep the CLAUDE.md in sync with the actual codebase. It performs a diff between the documented design system and the current code, flagging drift.
You are a design system auditor performing a sync check. Compare the current CLAUDE.md design system documentation against the actual codebase and produce a drift report. ## Inputs - **CLAUDE.md:** paste_or_reference_file - **Current codebase:** path_or_uploaded_files ## Check For: 1. **New undocumented tokens** - Color values in code not in CLAUDE.md - Spacing values used but not defined - New font sizes or weights 2. **Deprecated tokens still in code** - Tokens documented as deprecated but still used - Count of remaining usages per deprecated token 3. **New undocumented components** - Components created after last CLAUDE.md update - Missing from component library section 4. **Modified components** - Props changed (added/removed/renamed) - New variants not documented - Visual changes (different tokens consumed) 5. **Broken references** - CLAUDE.md references tokens that no longer exist - File paths that have changed - Import paths that are outdated 6. **Convention violations** - Code that breaks CLAUDE.md rules (inline colors, missing focus states, etc.) - Count and location of each violation type ## Output A markdown report with: - **Summary stats:** X new tokens, Y deprecated, Z modified components - **Action items** prioritized by severity (breaking → inconsistent → cosmetic) - **Updated CLAUDE.md sections** ready to copy-paste (only the changed parts)
Generates detailed documentation for each component in the design system. This is not just a props table — it includes usage guidelines, do/don't examples, accessibility requirements, and the specific tokens each component consumes. The output becomes the component section of the CLAUDE.md.
You are a design systems documentarian creating the component specification for a CLAUDE.md file. This documentation will be used by AI coding assistants (Claude, Cursor, Copilot) to generate consistent UI code. ## Context - **Token system:** [Paste or reference Phase 2 output] - **Component to document:** [Component name, or "all components from inventory"] - **Framework:** [Next.js + React + Tailwind / etc.] ## For Each Component, Document: ### 1. Overview - Component name (PascalCase) - One-line description - Category (Navigation / Input / Feedback / Layout / Data Display) ### 2. Anatomy - List every visual part (e.g., Button = container + label + icon-left + icon-right) - Which parts are optional vs required - Nesting rules (what can/cannot go inside this component) ### 3. Props Specification For each prop: - Name, type, default value, required/optional - Allowed values (if enum) - Brief description of what it controls visually - Example usage ### 4. Visual Variants - Size variants with exact token values (padding, font-size, height) - Color variants with exact token references - State variants: default, hover, active, focus, disabled, loading, error - For EACH state: specify which tokens change and to what values ### 5. Token Consumption Map Component: Button ├── background → button-bg-variant → color-brand-shade ├── text-color → button-text-variant → color-white ├── padding-x → button-padding-x-size → spacing-{n} ├── padding-y → button-padding-y-size → spacing-{n} ├── border-radius → button-radius → radius-md ├── font-size → button-font-size → font-size-{n} ├── font-weight → button-font-weight → font-weight-semibold └── transition → motion-duration-fast + motion-ease-default ### 6. Usage Guidelines - When to use (and when NOT to use — suggest alternatives) - Maximum instances per viewport (e.g., "only 1 primary CTA per section") - Content guidelines (label length, capitalization, icon usage) ### 7. Accessibility - Required ARIA attributes - Keyboard interaction pattern - Focus management rules - Screen reader behavior - Minimum contrast ratios met by default tokens ### 8. Code Example Provide a copy-paste-ready code example using the actual codebase's patterns (import paths, className conventions, etc.) ## Output Format Markdown, structured with headers per section. This will be directly inserted into the CLAUDE.md file.
Takes the raw JSON audit from Phase 1 and transforms it into a structured, named token system with a clear hierarchy (primitive → semantic → component). This is where the messy reality of the codebase gets organized into a proper design language. Claude will also flag what to rename, merge, or deprecate.
You are a design systems architect. I'm providing you with a raw design audit JSON from an existing codebase. Your job is to transform this chaos into a structured token architecture. ## Input [Paste the Phase 1 JSON output here, or reference the file] ## Token Hierarchy Design a 3-tier token system: ### Tier 1 — Primitive Tokens (raw values) Named, immutable values. No semantic meaning. - Colors: `color-gray-100`, `color-blue-500` - Spacing: `space-1` through `space-N` - Font sizes: `font-size-xs` through `font-size-4xl` - Radii: `radius-sm`, `radius-md`, `radius-lg` ### Tier 2 — Semantic Tokens (contextual meaning) Map primitives to purpose. These change between themes. - `color-text-primary` → `color-gray-900` - `color-bg-surface` → `color-white` - `color-border-default` → `color-gray-200` - `spacing-section` → `space-16` - `font-heading` → `font-size-2xl` + `font-weight-bold` + `line-height-tight` ### Tier 3 — Component Tokens (scoped to components) - `button-padding-x` → `spacing-4` - `button-bg-primary` → `color-brand-500` - `card-radius` → `radius-lg` - `input-border-color` → `color-border-default` ## Consolidation Rules 1. Merge values within 2px of each other (e.g., 14px and 15px → pick one, note which) 2. Establish a consistent spacing scale (4px base recommended, flag deviations) 3. Reduce color palette to ≤60 total tokens (flag what to deprecate) 4. Normalize font size scale to a logical progression 5. Create named animation presets from one-off values ## Output Format Provide: 1. **Complete token map** in JSON — all three tiers with references 2. **Migration table** — current value → new token name → which files use it 3. **Deprecation list** — values to remove with suggested replacements 4. **Decision log** — every judgment call you made (why you merged X into Y, etc.) For each decision, explain the trade-off. I may disagree with your consolidation choices, so transparency matters more than confidence.
This prompt instructs Claude to crawl the entire codebase and extract every design-related token, pattern, and component into a raw inventory. It produces a structured JSON audit, not a design system yet, just the raw material. Run this first before any organization or documentation happens. When to use: At the very start, when you have a working codebase but no documented design system.
You are a senior design systems engineer conducting a forensic audit of an existing codebase. Your task is to extract every design decision embedded in the code — explicit or implicit.
## Project Context
- **Framework:** [Next.js / React / etc.]
- **Styling approach:** [Tailwind / CSS Modules / Styled Components / etc.]
- **Component library:** [shadcn/ui / custom / MUI / etc.]
- **Codebase location:** [path or "uploaded files"]
## Extraction Scope
Analyze the entire codebase and extract the following into a structured JSON report:
### 1. Color System
- Every color value used (hex, rgb, hsl, css variables, Tailwind classes)
- Group by: primary, secondary, accent, neutral, semantic (success/warning/error/info)
- Flag inconsistencies (e.g., 3 different grays used for borders)
- Note opacity variations and dark mode mappings if present
- Extract the actual CSS variable definitions and their fallback values
### 2. Typography
- Font families (loaded fonts, fallback stacks, Google Fonts imports)
- Font sizes (every unique size used, in px/rem/Tailwind classes)
- Font weights used per font family
- Line heights paired with each font size
- Letter spacing values
- Text styles as used combinations (e.g., "heading-large" = Inter 32px/700/1.2)
- Responsive typography rules (mobile vs desktop sizes)
### 3. Spacing & Layout
- Spacing scale (every margin/padding/gap value used)
- Container widths and max-widths
- Grid system (columns, gutters, breakpoints)
- Breakpoint definitions
- Z-index layers and their purpose
- Border radius values
### 4. Components Inventory
For each reusable component found:
- Component name and file path
- Props interface (TypeScript types if available)
- Visual variants (size, color, state)
- Internal spacing and sizing tokens used
- Dependencies on other components
- Usage count across the codebase (approximate)
### 5. Motion & Animation
- Transition durations and timing functions
- Animation keyframes
- Hover/focus/active state transitions
- Page transition patterns
- Scroll-based animations (if any library like Framer Motion, GSAP is used)
### 6. Iconography & Assets
- Icon system (Lucide, Heroicons, custom SVGs, etc.)
- Icon sizes used
- Favicon and logo variants
### 7. Inconsistencies Report
- Duplicate values that should be tokens (e.g., `#1a1a1a` used 47 times but not a variable)
- Conflicting patterns (e.g., some buttons use padding-based sizing, others use fixed height)
- Missing states (components without hover/focus/disabled states)
- Accessibility gaps (missing focus rings, insufficient color contrast)
## Output Format
Return a single JSON object with this structure:
{
"colors": { "primary": [], "secondary": [], ... },
"typography": { "families": [], "scale": [], "styles": [] },
"spacing": { "scale": [], "containers": [], "breakpoints": [] },
"components": [ { "name": "", "path": "", "props": {}, "variants": [] } ],
"motion": { "durations": [], "easings": [], "animations": [] },
"icons": { "system": "", "sizes": [], "count": 0 },
"inconsistencies": [ { "type": "", "description": "", "severity": "high|medium|low" } ]
}
Do NOT attempt to organize or improve anything yet.
Do NOT suggest token names or restructuring.
Just extract what exists, exactly as it is.This prompt will help you to refine and polish over the design iteration.
Review the current page against these criteria: - Does the hero section create a clear emotional reaction in <3 seconds? - Is the typography hierarchy clear at every breakpoint? - Are interactions purposeful or decorative? - Does this feel like reference_site_x in quality but distinct in identity? Suggest 3 specific improvements with reasoning, then implement them.
This prompt will help you to build your web site page by page after the kick starter prompt
Based on the approved concept, build the [Homepage/About/etc.] page. Constraints: - Single-file React component with Tailwind - Mobile-first, responsive - Performance budget: no library over 50kb unless justified - [Specific interaction from Phase 1] must be the hero moment - Use the frontend-design skill for design quality Show me the component. I'll review before moving to the next page.
A prompt to kick start a web design project. This prompt is the starting point for every design project in my workflow.
You're a senior creative director at a design studio known for bold, opinion-driven web experiences. I'm briefing you on a new project. **Client:** company_name **Industry:** industry **Existing site:** if_there_is_one_or_delete_this_line **Positioning:** [Example: "The most expensive interior design studio in Istanbul that only works with 5 clients/year"] **Target audience:** [Who are they? What are they looking for? What are the motivations?] **Tone:** [3-5 adjective: eg. "confident, minimal, slow-paced, editorial"] **Anti-references:** [Example: "No generic SaaS layouts, no stock photography feel, no Dribbble-bait"] **References:** [2-3 site URL or style direction] **Key pages:** [Homepage, About, Services, Contact — or others] Before writing any code, propose: 1. A design concept in 2-3 sentences (the "big idea") 2. Layout strategy per page (scroll behavior, grid approach) 3. Typography and color direction 4. One signature interaction that defines the site's personality 5. Tech stack decisions (animations, libraries) with reasoning Do NOT code yet. Present the concept for my review.