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chrome-extension-ui

Chrome Extensions UX/UI design and implementation guidelines for popups, side panels, content scripts, and options pages. Triggers on tasks involving browser extension UI, manifest v3, chrome APIs.

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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill chrome-extension-ui
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads chrome-extension-ui automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    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.

Chrome Extensions UX/UI Best Practices

Comprehensive UX/UI design guide for Chrome Extensions, optimized for Manifest V3. Contains 42 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact to guide extension UI development and code review.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

  • Building new Chrome extension user interfaces
  • Choosing between popup, side panel, or content script UI
  • Implementing accessible, keyboard-navigable interfaces
  • Designing loading states, error handling, and feedback patterns
  • Creating options pages and settings persistence

Rule Categories by Priority

PriorityCategoryImpactPrefix
1Component SelectionCRITICALcomp-
2Accessibility & NavigationCRITICALaccess-
3Popup DesignHIGHpopup-
4Side Panel UXHIGHpanel-
5Content Script UIMEDIUM-HIGHinject-
6Visual FeedbackMEDIUMfeedback-
7Options & SettingsMEDIUMoptions-
8Icons & BrandingLOW-MEDIUMbrand-

Quick Reference

1. Component Selection (CRITICAL)

  • comp-popup-vs-sidepanel - Choose Side Panel for Persistent Tasks
  • comp-content-script-ui - Use Content Scripts for In-Page UI
  • comp-single-purpose - Design for Single Purpose
  • comp-minimal-permissions - Request Minimal Permissions
  • comp-action-tooltip - Provide Descriptive Action Tooltips

2. Accessibility & Navigation (CRITICAL)

  • access-keyboard-navigation - Enable Complete Keyboard Navigation
  • access-focus-visible - Maintain Visible Focus Indicators
  • access-aria-labels - Use ARIA Labels for Icon-Only Buttons
  • access-color-contrast - Ensure Sufficient Color Contrast
  • access-focus-trap - Avoid Keyboard Focus Traps
  • access-semantic-html - Use Semantic HTML Elements

3. Popup Design (HIGH)

  • popup-size-constraints - Design Within Popup Size Limits
  • popup-instant-render - Render Popup Content Instantly
  • popup-primary-action - Make the Primary Action Obvious
  • popup-auto-close - Handle Popup Auto-Close Gracefully
  • popup-external-js - Keep JavaScript in External Files
  • popup-dynamic-switch - Use Dynamic Popups for State-Based UI

4. Side Panel UX (HIGH)

  • panel-non-distracting - Design Non-Distracting Side Panels
  • panel-tab-vs-window - Choose Tab-Specific vs Window-Wide Panels
  • panel-responsive-width - Design for Variable Panel Widths
  • panel-page-context - Sync Panel Content with Page Context
  • panel-lazy-sections - Lazy Load Panel Sections

5. Content Script UI (MEDIUM-HIGH)

  • inject-shadow-dom - Use Shadow DOM for Style Isolation
  • inject-z-index - Use Maximum Z-Index for Overlays
  • inject-document-ready - Inject UI After DOM Ready
  • inject-unique-ids - Use Unique IDs to Prevent Conflicts
  • inject-cleanup - Clean Up Injected Elements on Removal

6. Visual Feedback (MEDIUM)

  • feedback-loading-states - Show Loading States for Async Operations
  • feedback-error-messages - Write Actionable Error Messages
  • feedback-badge-status - Use Badge for At-a-Glance Status
  • feedback-success-confirmation - Confirm Successful Actions
  • feedback-notifications - Use Notifications Sparingly
  • feedback-progress-indication - Show Progress for Long Operations

7. Options & Settings (MEDIUM)

  • options-embedded-page - Use Embedded Options for Simple Settings
  • options-sync-storage - Sync Settings Across Devices
  • options-auto-save - Auto-Save Settings on Change
  • options-sensible-defaults - Provide Sensible Default Settings

8. Icons & Branding (LOW-MEDIUM)

  • brand-icon-sizes - Provide All Required Icon Sizes
  • brand-distinctive-icon - Design a Distinctive Toolbar Icon
  • brand-badge-text - Keep Badge Text Under 4 Characters
  • brand-consistent-styling - Maintain Consistent Visual Style
  • brand-web-store-assets - Create Quality Web Store Assets

How to Use

Read individual reference files for detailed explanations and code examples:

  • Section definitions - Category structure and impact levels
  • Rule template - Template for adding new rules

Reference Files

FileDescription
references/_sections.mdCategory definitions and ordering
assets/templates/_template.mdTemplate for new rules
metadata.jsonVersion and reference information

FAQ

What does the chrome-extension-ui skill do?

Chrome Extensions UX/UI design and implementation guidelines for popups, side panels, content scripts, and options pages. Triggers on tasks involving browser extension UI, manifest v3, chrome APIs.

How do I install chrome-extension-ui?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill chrome-extension-ui 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/chrome-extension-ui/ (personal) or .claude/skills/chrome-extension-ui/ (project).

Which AI agents can use chrome-extension-ui?

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 chrome-extension-ui 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 chrome-extension-ui?

It is published by pproenca in pproenca/dot-skills. It has 724 recorded installs.

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