
create-web-form
Create robust, accessible web forms with best practices for HTML structure, CSS styling, JavaScript interactivity, form validation, and server-side processing. Use when asked to "create a form", "build a web form", "add a contact form", "make a signup form", or when building any HTML form with data handling. Covers PHP and Python backends, MySQL database integration, REST APIs, XML data exchange, accessibility (ARIA), and progressive web apps.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill create-web-form- 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 create-web-form automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
Security audits
Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Create Web Form Skill
Overview
This skill provides comprehensive reference materials and best practices for creating web forms. It covers HTML syntax, UI/UX design, form validation, server-side processing (PHP and Python), data handling, and network communication.
Purpose
Enable developers to build robust, accessible, and user-friendly web forms by providing:
- HTML form syntax and structure
- CSS styling techniques for form elements
- JavaScript for form interactivity and validation
- Accessibility best practices
- Server-side form processing with PHP and Python
- Database integration methods
- Network data handling and security
- Performance optimization
Reference Files
This skill includes the following reference documentation:
UI & Styling
styling-web-forms.md- Form styling techniques and best practicescss-styling.md- Comprehensive CSS reference for form styling
User Experience
accessibility.md- Web accessibility guidelines for formsjavascript.md- JavaScript techniques for form functionalityform-controls.md- Native form controls and their usageprogressive-web-app.md- Progressive web app integration
HTML Structure
form-basics.md- Fundamental HTML form structurearia-form-role.md- ARIA roles for accessible formshtml-form-elements.md- Complete HTML form elements referencehtml-form-example.md- Practical HTML form examples
Server-Side Processing
form-data-handling.md- Network form data handlingphp-forms.md- PHP form processingphp-cookies.md- Cookie management in PHPphp-json.md- JSON handling in PHPphp-mysql-database.md- Database integration with PHPpython-contact-form.md- Python contact form implementationpython-flask.md- Flask forms tutorialpython-flask-app.md- Building Flask web applicationspython-as-web-framework.md- Python web framework basics
Data & Network
xml.md- XML data format referencehypertext-transfer-protocol.md- HTTP protocol referencesecurity.md- Web security best practicesweb-api.md- Web API integrationweb-performance.md- Performance optimization techniques
Usage
When creating a web form, consult the appropriate reference files based on your needs:
- Planning: Review
form-basics.mdandform-controls.md - Structure: Use
html-form-elements.mdandaria-form-role.md - Styling: Reference
styling-web-forms.mdandcss-styling.md - Interactivity: Apply techniques from
javascript.md - Accessibility: Follow guidelines in
accessibility.md - Server Processing: Choose between PHP or Python references
- Data Storage: Consult database and data format references
- Optimization: Review
web-performance.mdandsecurity.md
Best Practices
- Always validate input on both client and server sides
- Ensure forms are accessible to all users
- Use semantic HTML elements
- Implement proper error handling and user feedback
- Secure form data transmission with HTTPS
- Follow progressive enhancement principles
- Test forms across different browsers and devices
- Optimize for performance and user experience
FAQ
What does the create-web-form skill do?
Create robust, accessible web forms with best practices for HTML structure, CSS styling, JavaScript interactivity, form validation, and server-side processing. Use when asked to "create a form", "build a web form", "add a contact form", "make a signup form", or when building any HTML form with data handling. Covers PHP and Python backends, MySQL database integration, REST APIs, XML data exchange, accessibility (ARIA), and progressive web apps.
How do I install create-web-form?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill create-web-form 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/create-web-form/ (personal) or .claude/skills/create-web-form/ (project).
Which AI agents can use create-web-form?
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 create-web-form safe to install?
Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk passed; Runlayer flagged items to review. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.
Who maintains create-web-form?
It is published by github in github/awesome-copilot, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 6,970 recorded installs.
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