# responsive-web-design

Guides coding agents to write adaptive CSS with a mobile-first mindset. Covers responsive layouts, fluid clamp() typography, and media queries.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 684 installs · ★ 236
- Author: secondsky
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/secondsky/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/plugins/responsive-web-design/skills/responsive-web-design/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-20
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/secondsky-responsive-web-design

## What it does

The skill configures the agent to write CSS following strict mobile-first guidelines. Base styling targets small viewports starting at 320px. Media queries progressively layer styles using `min-width` triggers at 640px and 1024px.

Layout logic follows clear architectural boundaries. Two-dimensional layouts rely on CSS Grid, while one-dimensional headers and navigation bars use Flexbox. Fluid typography scales through CSS `clamp()` functions to keep headers legible without extra breakpoint clutter.

Rules strictly prioritize touch usability. Interactive targets must measure at least 48px to prevent accidental taps. Paragraph lengths stay between 45 and 75 characters. All snippets depend solely on native CSS, requiring no third-party preprocessors or runtime dependencies.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add secondsky/claude-skills --skill responsive-web-design -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add secondsky/claude-skills --skill responsive-web-design -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add secondsky/claude-skills --skill responsive-web-design -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install secondsky/claude-skills responsive-web-design
```

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

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add secondsky/claude-skills --skill responsive-web-design -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/secondsky/claude-skills --path plugins/responsive-web-design/skills/responsive-web-design
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add secondsky/claude-skills --skill responsive-web-design -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/secondsky/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/plugins/responsive-web-design/skills/responsive-web-design/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- reorganize multi-column CSS Grid layouts for mobile viewports
- implement fluid typography using CSS clamp() across breakpoints
- switch navigation bars from vertical stacks to horizontal rows
- enforce minimum 48px touch targets for mobile accessibility

## Example prompts
- Create a responsive navigation bar that switches from a column to a row at 768px.
- Set up a CSS Grid layout that scales from one column on mobile to three on desktop.
- Configure fluid typography for headings using the clamp() function.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: responsive-web-design
description: Builds adaptive web interfaces using Flexbox, CSS Grid, and media queries with a mobile-first approach. Use when creating multi-device layouts, implementing flexible UI systems, or ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
license: MIT
---

# Responsive Web Design

Build adaptive interfaces using modern CSS techniques for all screen sizes.

## Mobile-First Media Queries

```css
/* Base: Mobile (320px+) */
.container {
  padding: 1rem;
}

/* Tablet (640px+) */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding: 2rem;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* Desktop (1024px+) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 1024px;
  }
}
```

## Flexible Grid

```css
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Mobile: single column */
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* Tablet: 2 columns */
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* Desktop: 3 columns */
  }
}
```

## Fluid Typography

```css
/* Scales smoothly between breakpoints */
h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
}
```

## Responsive Images

```css
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}
```

## Flexbox Navigation

```css
.nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
}
```

## Best Practices

- Start with mobile styles first
- Use flexible units (%, rem, vw)
- Test on real devices
- Ensure minimum 48px touch targets
- Maintain readable line lengths (45-75 chars)
- Use CSS Grid for 2D layouts, Flexbox for 1D

## Resources

- [MDN Flexbox Guide](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/CSS_Flexible_Box_Layout)
- [MDN Grid Guide](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/CSS_Grid_Layout)
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