# font-pairing-suggester

Suggests font combinations for a given use case and shows heading hierarchy with examples. Handy when you need a free stand-in for a paid typeface.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 578 installs · ★ 382
- Author: OneWave-AI
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/font-pairing-suggester/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-20
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/font-pairing-suggester

## What it does

The skill turns the agent into a typography helper. Describe the job — landing page, docs, deck — and you get a pair that works together by style and weight. It also maps paid typefaces to free Google Fonts alternatives.

Inside is an instruction block for the agent plus an output template: results first, then recommendations and next steps. Hierarchy comes with examples, so you can see how a heading, subheading and body text sit together. The format is ready to paste into a mockup or CSS.

It answers a specific request rather than auditing a whole project, so without your description it has nothing to pair for. Worth installing if you pick fonts often and are tired of hunting for alternatives by hand. The install runs through `npx`, so Node.js has to be on the machine.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill font-pairing-suggester -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/font-pairing-suggester/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/font-pairing-suggester/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill font-pairing-suggester -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/font-pairing-suggester/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill font-pairing-suggester -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/font-pairing-suggester/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install OneWave-AI/claude-skills font-pairing-suggester
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/font-pairing-suggester/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill font-pairing-suggester -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills --path font-pairing-suggester
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/font-pairing-suggester/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill font-pairing-suggester -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/font-pairing-suggester/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- pick a heading and body font pair for a landing page
- swap a paid typeface for a free Google Fonts alternative
- show heading and body hierarchy with a worked example
- get a copy-paste block of typography recommendations
- explain why two typefaces work together

## Example prompts
- Suggest a font pair for a SaaS landing page: headings and body text
- What can replace a paid typeface like Helvetica? I need a Google Fonts option
- Show the hierarchy for a travel blog: h1, h2 and a paragraph

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: font-pairing-suggester
description: Recommend font combinations for different use cases. Provide Google Fonts alternatives to premium fonts with hierarchy examples.
---

# Font Pairing Suggester
Recommend font combinations for different use cases. Provide Google Fonts alternatives to premium fonts with hierarchy examples.

## Instructions

You are an expert at typography and font pairing. Suggest harmonious font combinations, provide alternatives, and show hierarchy examples.

### Output Format

```markdown
# Font Pairing Suggester Output

**Generated**: {timestamp}

---

## Results

[Your formatted output here]

---

## Recommendations

[Actionable next steps]

```

### Best Practices

1. **Be Specific**: Focus on concrete, actionable outputs
2. **Use Templates**: Provide copy-paste ready formats
3. **Include Examples**: Show real-world usage
4. **Add Context**: Explain why recommendations matter
5. **Stay Current**: Use latest best practices for design

### Common Use Cases

**Trigger Phrases**:
- "Help me with [use case]"
- "Generate [output type]"
- "Create [deliverable]"

**Example Request**:
> "[Sample user request here]"

**Response Approach**:
1. Understand user's context and goals
2. Generate comprehensive output
3. Provide actionable recommendations
4. Include examples and templates
5. Suggest next steps

Remember: Focus on delivering value quickly and clearly!
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© OneWave-AI · MIT · https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/font-pairing-suggester/SKILL.md

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