# bootstrap

Tells the agent how to build interfaces with Bootstrap: grid, components, utilities, form validation. Useful when you want no custom CSS.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 1200 installs · ★ 286
- Author: Mindrally
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/bootstrap/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/mindrally-bootstrap

## What it does

This skill turns the agent into a careful Bootstrap developer. It pushes the `container` → `row` → `col-*` structure, the `sm`, `md`, `lg`, `xl`, `xxl` breakpoints, and built-in components instead of hand-rolled blocks. Custom CSS is meant to stay minimal.

The rules cover the grid, buttons, modals, alerts, spacing and text utilities, form validation, and accessibility, each with markup examples: a modal with `data-bs-dismiss`, a form with `needs-validation` and `invalid-feedback`, a flex row using `d-none d-md-block`. Theming goes through Sass variables rather than style overrides.

One thing to know: this is a set of instructions for the agent, not a library. It will not add Bootstrap to your project. And if you already run Tailwind or your own design system, the class advice will fight with it.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill bootstrap -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill bootstrap -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill bootstrap -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Mindrally/skills bootstrap
```

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

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill bootstrap -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Mindrally/skills --path bootstrap
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill bootstrap -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/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/bootstrap/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- build a responsive grid without writing custom CSS
- wire up a modal that closes on a button click
- show a validation message under a form field
- replace hand-written styles with Bootstrap utilities
- theme components through Sass variables

## Example prompts
- Build a product card with the Bootstrap grid at md and lg breakpoints
- Create a signup form with validation and an error message under the field
- Rewrite this block with Bootstrap utilities and drop the custom CSS

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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````text
---
name: bootstrap
description: Bootstrap development guidelines for responsive layouts, components, and utility-first styling.
metadata:
  maintainer: Mindrally
  source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills
---

# Bootstrap Development

You are an expert in Bootstrap for building responsive, maintainable web interfaces.

## Core Principles

- Write clear, concise, and technical responses with precise Bootstrap examples
- Utilize Bootstrap's components and utilities for responsive, maintainable development
- Prioritize clean coding practices and descriptive class naming
- Minimize custom CSS by leveraging built-in components

## Grid System & Layout

- Leverage Bootstrap's grid system for responsive layouts
- Use container, row, and column classes properly
- Structure content using proper Bootstrap grid classes
- Apply responsive breakpoints (sm, md, lg, xl, xxl)

```html
<div class="container">
  <div class="row">
    <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">Column 1</div>
    <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">Column 2</div>
    <div class="col-12 col-lg-4">Column 3</div>
  </div>
</div>
```

## Components

### Buttons
```html
<button class="btn btn-primary">Primary</button>
<button class="btn btn-outline-secondary">Secondary</button>
```

### Modals
```html
<div class="modal" tabindex="-1">
  <div class="modal-dialog">
    <div class="modal-content">
      <div class="modal-header">
        <h5 class="modal-title">Title</h5>
        <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal"></button>
      </div>
      <div class="modal-body">Content</div>
      <div class="modal-footer">
        <button class="btn btn-primary">Save</button>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>
```

### Alerts
```html
<div class="alert alert-success" role="alert">Success message</div>
<div class="alert alert-danger" role="alert">Error message</div>
```

## Utilities

- Apply Bootstrap's utility classes for quick styling adjustments
- Use spacing utilities (m-*, p-*) for margins and padding
- Use text utilities for typography
- Use responsive utilities to control visibility across screen sizes

```html
<div class="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center p-3 mb-4">
  <span class="text-muted">Text</span>
  <span class="d-none d-md-block">Visible on md+</span>
</div>
```

## Form Validation

- Implement form validation using Bootstrap's built-in styles
- Use Bootstrap's alert component to display error messages clearly
- Structure forms with labels, placeholders, and error messaging

```html
<form class="needs-validation" novalidate>
  <div class="mb-3">
    <label for="email" class="form-label">Email</label>
    <input type="email" class="form-control" id="email" required>
    <div class="invalid-feedback">Please provide a valid email.</div>
  </div>
</form>
```

## Customization

- Customize via Sass variables rather than overriding defaults
- Keep custom styles minimal
- Follow Bootstrap's naming conventions consistently

## Performance

- Include only necessary Bootstrap components
- Use CDN for improved load times
````
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