Theme Factory
Use Claude Code to generate complete theme systems, dark mode, and design tokens in minutes. Consistent colors and typography automatically.
Frontend Design
Use Claude Code to create production-ready interfaces that look professional, not AI-generated. React, Tailwind, and clean design automatically.
By Anthropic
Official skill
About
Most AI tools create websites that look... AI-generated. You know the look: purple gradients, too many shadows, and that generic "startup template" feel. Instead, describe what you want. Claude builds interfaces that look like a real designer made them—clean, distinctive, and actually trustworthy.
Stop getting designs that scream "AI made this." Start getting interfaces people actually trust. Avoids AI Clichés No purple gradients, heavy shadows, or generic startup templates. Claude actively works against the patterns that make AI output look cheap. Real Design Principles Proper typography, whitespace, and color choices that follow what actual designers do—not what AI tools default to. Production-Ready Code Clean React and Tailwind CSS that works on mobile. Copy it straight into your project.
Best for
- · Build interfaces that avoid the "obviously AI-generated" look
- · Start with professional-quality output instead of iterating for hours
- · Get production-ready React and Tailwind code, not just mockups
- · Create consistent design across your entire application
Not for
- · Works best with React and Tailwind—other frameworks may need manual adjustments
- · Highly custom brand designs still benefit from a professional designer
- · Generated code may need tweaks to match your exact component library
How to use
- 1Install the SkillDownload the skill file directly, or install via the plugin marketplace. Skills auto-activate when relevant—no manual invocation needed.
- 2Describe What You WantTell Claude what you're building. Be specific about the vibe you want—Claude will create designs that avoid the typical AI-generated look.
- 3Add Design References (Optional)If you have brand colors or websites you like, mention them. Claude can match existing design systems or take inspiration from sites you admire.
- 4Review and RefineClaude will generate the code. Preview it in your browser, then ask for changes. The skill works best with back-and-forth—you don't need to get it perfect on the first try.
Source
@anthropics on GitHubhttps://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/frontend-design
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Example prompts
Exploring design styles before building
/frontend-design Before we build the full page, show me 4 different style directions for a fintech dashboard. Give each a name and create a small preview card showing the color palette, typography, and overall vibe. I want to pick a direction before we go further.
Building a SaaS landing page
/frontend-design Create a hero section for an AI writing assistant. Target audience is content marketers. Avoid the typical AI-tool look (no robots, no blue gradients). Make it feel editorial, like a premium publication.
Designing a dashboard
/frontend-design Build a dashboard overview for a customer support platform. Show key metrics (tickets, response time, satisfaction) and recent activity. Design for busy managers who need to scan info quickly.
Creating a settings page
/frontend-design Design a settings page with sections for profile, notifications, billing, and team management. This is for enterprise software—professional and organized, not playful.
Building a blog layout
/frontend-design Create a blog post template focused on reading. Include title, author, date, featured image, body content with good typography, and related posts.
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