design
Simplified Aura guidance for selecting primitives, keeping token usage consistent, and applying reliable layout/copy/state patterns in Flows and Fusion apps.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/cognitedata/builder-skills --skill design- 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 design 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.
Role
Use Aura as the default UI system for customer-facing product work. Prefer decision-level guidance over exhaustive rules:
- choose the right primitive first,
- apply semantic tokens (no raw values),
- keep layouts and UX states consistent,
- write concise, action-oriented copy.
Note: Make sure the project is using the latest version of Aura (
@cognite/aura) to access the most up-to-date guidance and components.
Everything you need to know is:
- In the node_modeules/@cognite/aura folder
- Aura Design Guidlines can be found at:
./node_modules/@cognite/aura/DESIGN.md - At the storybook https://master--695bb4b1b8041ae09768950a.chromatic.com/?path=/docs/primitives
- On the docs site https://docs.cognite.com/aura-design-system/primitives
Consult this skill whenever you are:
- Creating or migrating interactive UI, forms, tables, navigation, or data display
- Writing or modifying styles, colors, spacing, or typography
- Choosing components, tokens, or layout patterns
- Creating or restructuring pages and responsive layouts
- Writing or editing any user-facing text
- Building forms, handling API responses, async actions, confirmations, or dynamic content
- Implementing accessibility (keyboard, focus, headings, ARIA, alt text)
- Applying Aura correctly in a Flows or React app
Operating principles
- Use Aura primitives before custom UI.
- Follow foundations through semantic tokens and Aura defaults; do not hardcode raw values.
- If a primitive almost fits, do not override visuals to force it; check variants/props first, then document the gap.
- Keep behavior predictable and accessible: keyboard support, visible focus, and clear feedback for loading/success/error.
- Use publicly reachable links — Aura design system docs, Storybook, and Figma.
FAQ
What does the design skill do?
Simplified Aura guidance for selecting primitives, keeping token usage consistent, and applying reliable layout/copy/state patterns in Flows and Fusion apps.
How do I install design?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/cognitedata/builder-skills --skill design 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/design/ (personal) or .claude/skills/design/ (project).
Which AI agents can use design?
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 design 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 design?
It is published by cognitedata in cognitedata/builder-skills. It has 1,913 recorded installs.
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