# create-component

Scaffolds Astro components, pages, and layouts with accessible markup and minimal JavaScript. Turns designs or static HTML into structured Astro code.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 425 installs · ★ 14
- Author: incluud
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/incluud/astro-agent-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/create-component/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-04-23
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/incluud-create-component

## What it does

The skill places files into their proper project directories: layouts in `src/layouts/`, routes in `src/pages/`, and shared elements in `src/components/`. Every template starts with a typed `interface Props`, scoped CSS, and semantic elements instead of generic containers. Framework islands such as React or Vue enter the picture only when client-side state is required.

Hydration directives like `client:visible` keep client bundles minimal by isolating interactive parts to leaf nodes. Before finalizing markup, the skill checks accessibility details: visible focus outlines, sensible heading levels, image `alt` attributes, and keyboard navigation. If `astro-best-practices` is available, it follows those conventions alongside this workflow.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add incluud/astro-agent-skills --skill create-component -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add incluud/astro-agent-skills --skill create-component -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add incluud/astro-agent-skills --skill create-component -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install incluud/astro-agent-skills create-component
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/create-component/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add incluud/astro-agent-skills --skill create-component -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/incluud/astro-agent-skills --path skills/create-component
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add incluud/astro-agent-skills --skill create-component -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/incluud/astro-agent-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/create-component/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- Scaffold accessible Astro components from design mockups
- Convert static HTML snippets into `.astro` templates with typed props
- Set up shared layouts in `src/layouts/` or routes in `src/pages/`
- Isolate interactive UI elements into lightweight framework islands

## Example prompts
- Create an Astro card component with an interface Props and a default slot
- Scaffold a blog index route in src/pages/ using our existing layout
- Convert this HTML snippet into an accessible Astro component with scoped styles

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: create-component
description: Create Astro components, pages, and layouts with accessible markup and minimal client-side JavaScript.
---

# Create Astro Component

Use this skill when scaffolding a new Astro component, page, layout, or route from a feature request, design, or static markup.

If `astro-best-practices` is available, apply it alongside this skill for project-wide conventions and review criteria.

## Workflow

### 1. Pick the right file type

Choose the simplest primitive that fits the requirement:

- component: reusable UI in `src/components/`
- page: route entry in `src/pages/`
- layout: shared shell in `src/layouts/`
- framework island: React, Vue, or similar only when interactivity is required

Start with `.astro` unless there is a real need for client-side framework state.

### 2. Clarify the contract

Before scaffolding, determine:

- what props the file accepts
- whether it renders children or named slots
- whether it fetches data
- whether any interactivity is required
- which styling approach the project already uses

Keep the public surface small. If a prop does not change rendering in a meaningful way, it probably should not exist.

### 3. Scaffold with strong defaults

Use typed props and semantic structure:

```astro
---
interface Props {
  title: string
  variant?: 'primary' | 'secondary'
}

const { title, variant = 'primary' } = Astro.props
---

<section class:list={['card', variant]}>
  <h2>{title}</h2>
  <slot />
</section>

<style>
  .card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
</style>
```

Good defaults:

- semantic elements over generic `div`s
- logical heading structure
- sensible prop defaults
- scoped styles unless the project uses another pattern intentionally
- `class:list` for conditional classes when it keeps markup clear

### 4. Add interactivity only when needed

If the component needs client-side behavior:

- keep the interactive part as small as possible
- isolate it in a framework component if that is the project pattern
- choose the lightest hydration directive that works

Example:

```astro
---
import SearchBox from './SearchBox.tsx'
---

<SearchBox client:visible />
```

Avoid turning large sections of a page into islands when a small interactive leaf component is enough.

### 5. Review accessibility and resilience

Before calling the component done, check:

- semantic HTML is appropriate
- interactive elements are keyboard reachable
- visible labels and accessible names exist
- images have correct `alt` behavior
- heading levels make sense in context
- focus states remain visible

### 6. Fit the component into the project

Align with the existing codebase:

- follow naming conventions
- preserve the established layout and styling approach
- keep imports relative and readable
- do not introduce a framework dependency just to mimic static HTML

## Use This Skill For
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