design-init

Scan Tailwind and CSS projects to extract design tokens and generate DESIGN.md.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ezequielpereyraa/ai-config --skill design-init-ezequielpereyraa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: design-init
Source: https://github.com/Ezequielpereyraa/ai-config/tree/main/cursor/skills/design-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ezequielpereyraa/ai-config --skill design-init-ezequielpereyraa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the discovery of design tokens from a project's fonts, colors, spacing, and animations, and generates a pre-populated DESIGN.md for design-system improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans tailwind.config, globals.css, and key design-related files to extract tokens.
  • Detects duplicates and scalability issues to suggest improvements.
  • Generates .cursor/DESIGN.md pre-populated with design recommendations.

Quick Start

Run /design-init in your project to generate a pre-populated DESIGN.md with design-token recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-init

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract design tokens from a Tailwind config and CSS variables?▼

You can extract design tokens by scanning your tailwind.config, globals.css, and key layout files to pull existing fonts, colors, spacing, and animations into a consolidated structure.

How do I audit my design system for duplicate tokens and scalability issues?▼

Auditing your design system for duplicate tokens involves scanning project files to identify redundant CSS variables and spacing values, then generating recommendations to consolidate tokens for better scalability.

Can I generate a design system documentation file from existing project tokens?▼

Yes, you can generate a pre-populated DESIGN.md file by reading your project's existing design tokens and outputting a document with proposed design-system improvements and token recommendations.

Does this design token extraction work with projects using only CSS variables?▼

Yes, the token extraction works with frontend projects using CSS variables, reading your global CSS files to audit token usage, identify duplicates, and suggest design-system enhancements.

What is the best way to consolidate scattered design tokens in a frontend project?▼

The best way to consolidate scattered design tokens is to scan your project's configuration and CSS files to detect duplicates, identify scalability issues, and output a structured design-system improvement plan.

Why do I need a DESIGN.md file for my Tailwind design system?▼

A DESIGN.md file provides a pre-populated reference for your design system, documenting extracted tokens and proposed enhancements to maintain consistency and scalability across your Tailwind project.