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Web Design Builder

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Create and refactor HTML5/JavaScript web designs from specifications or descriptions. Generates complete, accessible, responsive web designs with modern frameworks. Automatically verifies designs using Playwright MCP for accessibility and functionality testing. Use this skill when users ask to create web designs, mockups, landing pages, web applications, or refactor existing HTML/CSS/JS designs.

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What this skill does


# Web Design Builder

This skill creates professional HTML5/JavaScript web designs from specifications, with automatic accessibility and functionality verification using Playwright MCP.

## When to Use This Skill

Activate this skill when the user requests:
- Create a web design from a specification or description
- Build a landing page, website, or web application
- Create a design mockup or prototype
- Refactor or improve existing HTML/CSS/JavaScript code
- Build responsive web interfaces
- Create component libraries or design systems
- Generate accessible web designs with WCAG compliance

## Core Workflow

### Phase 1: Requirements Gathering

When a user requests a web design, start by understanding their needs:

1. **Clarify the Design Scope**
   - What type of design? (landing page, dashboard, form, etc.)
   - Target audience and use case
   - Required features and functionality
   - Content and copy (provided or placeholder?)
   - Brand colors, fonts, or design system
   - Responsive requirements (mobile-first?)

2. **Technical Preferences**
   - Framework preference:
     - **Vanilla HTML/CSS/JS** (simple, no dependencies)
     - **Tailwind CSS** (utility-first, recommended for rapid development)
     - **React** (component-based, for complex interactions)
     - **Vue** (progressive framework)
     - **Alpine.js** (lightweight reactivity)
   - Browser support requirements
   - Accessibility requirements (WCAG level)
   - Performance constraints

3. **Check Playwright MCP Availability**

   **IMPORTANT**: Before starting the design process, check if Playwright MCP is available:

   ```javascript
   // Check if mcp__playwright tools are available
   // Look for tools like: mcp__playwright__navigate, mcp__playwright__screenshot, etc.
   ```

   **If Playwright MCP is NOT available:**
   - Inform the user: "Playwright MCP is not installed. Design verification will be skipped."
   - Provide installation instructions (see MCP Setup section below)
   - Continue with design generation but skip verification phase
   - Mark this clearly in the output

   **If Playwright MCP IS available:**
   - Inform the user: "Playwright MCP detected. Design will be automatically verified."
   - Include verification in the workflow

### Phase 2: Design Generation

#### Step 1: Create Design Mockup

Generate a complete HTML/CSS/JS mockup including:

**HTML Structure:**
- Semantic HTML5 elements
- Proper heading hierarchy (h1 → h6)
- ARIA landmarks (header, nav, main, aside, footer)
- Accessible form labels and inputs
- Alt text for images
- Unique page title

**CSS Styling:**
- Responsive design (mobile-first)
- CSS Grid or Flexbox for layouts
- Custom properties (CSS variables) for theming
- Smooth transitions and animations
- Print styles (if applicable)
- Dark mode support (optional)

**JavaScript Functionality:**
- Progressive enhancement
- Accessible interactions (keyboard support)
- Form validation
- Dynamic content loading
- Event handling
- Error handling

**Accessibility Features:**
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance minimum
- Keyboard navigation support
- Focus indicators
- Screen reader friendly
- Color contrast compliance (4.5:1 minimum)
- Skip links
- ARIA attributes where needed

**Example Output Structure:**
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <title>Page Title</title>
  <style>
    /* Modern CSS with custom properties */
    :root {
      --primary-color: #0066cc;
      --text-color: #1a1a1a;
      --bg-color: #ffffff;
      --spacing: 1rem;
    }

    /* Reset and base styles */
    *, *::before, *::after {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    body {
      font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--text-color);
      background: var(--bg-color);
    }

    /* Responsive layout */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      /* Mobile styles */
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <!-- Accessible skip link -->
  <a href="#main-content" class="skip-link">Skip to main content</a>

  <!-- Semantic structure -->
  <header role="banner">
    <nav aria-label="Main navigation">
      <!-- Navigation -->
    </nav>
  </header>

  <main id="main-content" role="main">
    <!-- Main content -->
  </main>

  <footer role="contentinfo">
    <!-- Footer -->
  </footer>

  <script>
    // Progressive enhancement JavaScript
    (function() {
      'use strict';

      // Feature detection
      if (!('querySelector' in document)) return;

      // Your JavaScript here
    })();
  </script>
</body>
</html>
```

#### Step 2: Save Design to File

Save the generated design to a file:

```javascript
// Recommended file structure
project-name/
  index.html         // Main HTML file
  styles.css         // Separate CSS (if needed)
  script.js          // Separate JS (if needed)
  assets/
    images/          // Image assets
    fonts/           // Custom fonts
```

Use the Write tool to create the file:
- Save to user's current directory or ask for preferred location
- Use descriptive filename (e.g., `landing-page.html`, `dashboard.html`)
- Create single-file HTML for mockups (CSS/JS inline)
- Create separate files for production builds

### Phase 3: Design Verification (ONLY if Playwright MCP is available)

**IMPORTANT**: Only execute this phase if Playwright MCP was detected in Phase 1.

#### Step 1: Launch Browser and Load Design

Use Playwright MCP to open the design:

```javascript
// Navigate to the local HTML file
await mcp__playwright__navigate({
  url: 'file:///path/to/design.html'
});
```

#### Step 2: Accessibility Testing

Run comprehensive accessibility checks:

1. **Automated Accessibility Scan**
   - Check for WCAG violations
   - Verify color contrast ratios
   - Check heading hierarchy
   - Verify ARIA attributes
   - Check form labels
   - Verify alt text on images

2. **Keyboard Navigation Test**
   - Tab through all interactive elements
   - Verify focus indicators are visible
   - Check tab order is logical
   - Test Escape key behavior (modals, dropdowns)
   - Verify no keyboard traps

3. **Screen Reader Compatibility**
   - Check ARIA landmarks
   - Verify semantic HTML usage
   - Check dynamic content announcements
   - Verify form error messages

#### Step 3: Visual Testing

Capture screenshots and verify layout:

```javascript
// Take full-page screenshot
await mcp__playwright__screenshot({
  fullPage: true,
  path: 'design-screenshot.png'
});

// Test responsive breakpoints
const breakpoints = [
  { width: 375, height: 667, name: 'mobile' },
  { width: 768, height: 1024, name: 'tablet' },
  { width: 1440, height: 900, name: 'desktop' }
];

for (const bp of breakpoints) {
  await mcp__playwright__setViewportSize({
    width: bp.width,
    height: bp.height
  });

  await mcp__playwright__screenshot({
    path: `design-${bp.name}.png`
  });
}
```

#### Step 4: Functionality Testing

Test interactive elements:

1. **Form Validation**
   - Test required fields
   - Test input validation
   - Test error messages
   - Test success states

2. **Interactive Components**
   - Test buttons and links
   - Test modals and dialogs
   - Test dropdowns and menus
   - Test tabs and accordions
   - Test carousels and sliders

3. **JavaScript Functionality**
   - Verify event handlers work
   - Test dynamic content loading
   - Check console for errors
   - Verify progressive enhancement

#### Step 5: Performance Check

Evaluate performance metrics:

1. **Load Time**
   - Measure page load time
   - Check resource loading
   - Identify bottlenecks

2. **Resource Optimization**
   - Check CSS file size
   - Check JavaScript file size
   - Verify image optimization
   - Check for unused CSS/JS

### Phase 4: Verification Report

Generate a comprehensive report:

```markdown
# Design Verification Report

## Overview
- **Design Type**: [Landing Page / Dashboard /
Files: 3
Size: 38.1 KB
Complexity: 39/100
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