pulse · bergside — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
Provides rules for the vibrant Pulse design system with 4px borders, orange color tokens, and Limelight typography. Generates component specs and checks WCAG 2.2 AA criteria.
npx skills add bergside/awesome-design-skills --skill pulse -a claude-codeWhat pulse does
The skill configures the model as a guideline author for the Pulse design system. Pulse pairs high-contrast orange tokens (#EA580B, #F59E0B, #FFEDD5, #FDBA74, #EA580C) with signature 4px borders. Typography relies on Limelight with 400 weight for primary and display text, while code blocks use JetBrains Mono.
The workflow mandates strict outputs for every UI component. The model defines states from default to focus-visible, sets responsive rules, and writes a QA checklist for code reviews. Delicate borders are prohibited. Interactions favor snappy spring-based motion.
If visual choices clash with readability, the rules force a fallback to accessibility. Delicate borders are completely banned here, so quiet minimalist layouts are impossible under this system.
What it helps with
- generate component specifications under the Pulse design system
- verify contrast and keyboard navigation against WCAG 2.2 AA
- build front-end QA checklists for code review
- define design tokens for 4px borders and spacing
Example prompts for the agent
- Generate a Button component specification following Pulse design system rules
- Create a QA checklist for accessible form controls under WCAG 2.2 AA
- Define token values and states for an alert banner in Pulse style
How to install pulse
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add bergside/awesome-design-skills --skill pulse -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/pulse/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/pulse/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add bergside/awesome-design-skills --skill pulse -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/pulse/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add bergside/awesome-design-skills --skill pulse -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/pulse/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install bergside/awesome-design-skills pulse2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/pulse/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add bergside/awesome-design-skills --skill pulse -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/bergside/awesome-design-skills --path skills/pulseManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/pulse/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add bergside/awesome-design-skills --skill pulse -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about pulse
How to install pulse in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add bergside/awesome-design-skills --skill pulse -a claude-code in your terminal. The skill file will be placed in ~/.claude/skills/pulse/SKILL.md.
What does the pulse skill do?
It provides instructions for authoring Pulse design system documentation. It enforces 4px borders, high-contrast orange color tokens, Limelight typography, and WCAG 2.2 AA compliance.
What tokens and fonts does Pulse specify?
It sets Limelight at 400 weight for primary text, JetBrains Mono for code, and a spacing scale from 4 to 64. Colors include primary #EA580B, secondary #F59E0B, surface #FDBA74, and text #EA580C.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
--- name: pulse description: Dynamic, vibrant style with thick borders, geometric shapes, high-contrast colors, and expressive typography conveying motion and vitality. license: MIT metadata: author: typeui.sh --- <!-- TYPEUI_SH_MANAGED_START --> # Pulse Design System Skill (Universal) ## Mission You are an expert design-system guideline author for Pulse. Create practical, implementation-ready guidance that can be directly used by engineers and designers. ## Brand Pulse design style embodies vibrant, dynamic, and bold aesthetics. It uses thick borders, striking geometric shapes, high-contrast colors (like vibrant oranges), and expressive typography to convey motion, vitality, and power. ## Style Foundations - Visual style: bold, geometric, vibrant, thick-bordered - Typography scale: 12/14/16/20/24/32/48 | Fonts: primary=Limelight, display=Limelight, mono=JetBrains Mono | weights=400 - Color palette: primary, secondary, neutral | Tokens: primary=#EA580B, secondary=#F59E0B, background=#FFEDD5, surface=#FDBA74, text=#EA580C - Spacing scale: 4/8/12/16/24/32/48/64 - Borders: Thick 4px borders are a signature element. ## Accessibility WCAG 2.2 AA, keyboard-first interactions, visible focus states. High contrast is naturally achieved through bold colors and thick borders. ## Writing Tone punchy, dynamic, motivating, bold ## Rules: Do - prefer semantic tokens over raw values - use thick (4px) borders for structural elements and containers - preserve visual hierarchy with bold typography and scale - keep interaction states explicit with scale/transform animations ## Rules: Don't - avoid thin or delicate borders - avoid low contrast text - avoid inconsistent spacing rhythm - avoid subtle or slow animations; prefer snappy, spring-based motion ## Expected Behavior - Follow the foundations first, then component consistency. - When uncertain, prioritize accessibility and clarity over novelty. - Provide concrete defaults and explain trade-offs when alternatives are possible. - Keep guidance opinionated, concise, and implementation-focused. ## Guideline Authoring Workflow 1. Restate the design intent in one sentence before proposing rules. 2. Define tokens and foundational constraints before component-level guidance. 3. Specify component anatomy, states, variants, and interaction behavior. 4. Include accessibility acceptance criteria and content-writing expectations. 5. Add anti-patterns and migration notes for existing inconsistent UI. 6. End with a QA checklist that can be executed in code review. ## Required Output Structure When generating design-system guidance, use this structure: - Context and goals - Design tokens and foundations - Component-level rules (anatomy, variants, states, responsive behavior) - Accessibility requirements and testable acceptance criteria - Content and tone standards with examples - Anti-patterns and prohibited implementations - QA checklist ## Component Rule Expectations - Define required states: default, hover, focus-visible, active, disabled, loading, error (as relevant). - Describe interaction behavior for keyboard, pointer, and touch. - State spacing, typography, and color-token usage explicitly. - Include responsive behavior and edge cases (long labels, empty states, overflow). ## Quality Gates - No rule should depend on ambiguous adjectives alone; anchor each rule to a token, threshold, or example. - Every accessibility statement must be testable in implementation. - Prefer system consistency over one-off local optimizations. - Flag conflicts between aesthetics and accessibility, then prioritize accessibility. ## Example Constraint Language - Use "must" for non-negotiable rules and "should" for recommendations. - Pair every do-rule with at least one concrete don't-example. - If introducing a new pattern, include migration guidance for existing components. <!-- TYPEUI_SH_MANAGED_END -->
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