glassmorphism
Creates frosted glass UI elements with blur, transparency, and subtle borders. Use when building overlays, floating controls, tooltips, or any element that should appear elevated with a translucent background.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/ainergiz/design-inspirations --skill glassmorphism- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads glassmorphism automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Glassmorphism Pattern
Create frosted glass effects for overlays and floating UI elements.
Core Classes
// Standard glassmorphic container
<div className="bg-black/20 backdrop-blur-md border border-white/10">
...
</div>
Variations
Dark Overlay (on images/media)
Best for controls overlaid on images or video.
<div className="bg-black/20 backdrop-blur-md border border-white/10 rounded-full px-3 py-2">
{/* Content */}
</div>
Light Overlay (on dark backgrounds)
<div className="bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-md border border-white/20 rounded-xl px-4 py-3">
{/* Content */}
</div>
Subtle Glass (minimal effect)
<div className="bg-black/10 backdrop-blur-sm border border-white/5 rounded-lg px-3 py-2">
{/* Content */}
</div>
Strong Glass (prominent effect)
<div className="bg-black/40 backdrop-blur-lg border border-white/20 rounded-2xl px-5 py-4">
{/* Content */}
</div>
Token Reference
| Property | Light Glass | Standard | Strong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background | bg-black/10 | bg-black/20 | bg-black/40 |
| Blur | backdrop-blur-sm | backdrop-blur-md | backdrop-blur-lg |
| Border | border-white/5 | border-white/10 | border-white/20 |
Common Use Cases
Carousel Indicators
<div className="absolute bottom-3 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2">
<div className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 rounded-full bg-black/20 backdrop-blur-md border border-white/10">
{/* Indicator dots */}
</div>
</div>
Floating Action Button
<button className="fixed bottom-6 right-6 p-4 rounded-full bg-black/20 backdrop-blur-md border border-white/10 hover:bg-black/30 transition-colors">
<Icon className="w-6 h-6 text-white" />
</button>
Tooltip/Popover
<div className="absolute top-full mt-2 px-3 py-2 rounded-lg bg-black/30 backdrop-blur-md border border-white/10">
<span className="text-white text-sm">Tooltip content</span>
</div>
Navigation Bar (over hero)
<nav className="fixed top-0 left-0 right-0 z-50 bg-black/10 backdrop-blur-md border-b border-white/10">
{/* Nav content */}
</nav>
Text Contrast
When using glassmorphism, ensure text has sufficient contrast:
| Background Opacity | Text Color |
|---|---|
bg-black/10 - bg-black/20 | text-white or text-white/90 |
bg-black/30 - bg-black/40 | text-white |
bg-white/10 - bg-white/20 | text-white or text-zinc-100 |
Performance Note
backdrop-blur can impact performance on lower-end devices. Consider:
- Using smaller blur values (
backdrop-blur-sm) for frequently updated elements - Avoiding large glassmorphic areas that cover significant viewport
- Testing on mobile devices
Checklist
- Background has transparency (e.g.,
bg-black/20) -
backdrop-blur-*applied for frosted effect - Subtle border with transparency (
border-white/10) - Text has sufficient contrast
- Border radius matches design language
- Tested on lower-end devices for performance
FAQ
What does the glassmorphism skill do?
Creates frosted glass UI elements with blur, transparency, and subtle borders. Use when building overlays, floating controls, tooltips, or any element that should appear elevated with a translucent background.
How do I install glassmorphism?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/ainergiz/design-inspirations --skill glassmorphism in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/glassmorphism/ (personal) or .claude/skills/glassmorphism/ (project).
Which AI agents can use glassmorphism?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is glassmorphism safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains glassmorphism?
It is published by ainergiz in ainergiz/design-inspirations. It has 527 recorded installs.
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