Typeui Fundamentals

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bergside

typeui-fundamentals

Universal UI/UX design principles covering visual hierarchy, interaction laws, typography foundations, and WCAG accessibility requirements. Use when making design decisions not covered by a specific design system, validating principle compliance, or resolving conflicts between aesthetics and accessibility. Design-system-agnostic and applies to every surface.

Overview

Publisher	bergside
Repository	`typeui`
Skill name	`typeui-fundamentals`
Stars	1.9K
Forks	139
Bundled files	5
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
5 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by bergside on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Typeui Fundamentals AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/bergside/typeui.git /tmp/typeui
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/typeui/skills/fundamentals .claude/skills/typeui-fundamentals

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Typeui Fundamentals in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Typeui Fundamentals on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Typeui Fundamentals is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Design Fundamentals — Agent Instructions

Universal design principles that define why patterns work, how to apply them correctly, and what accessibility requirements are non-negotiable. These are timeless, design-system-agnostic foundations that apply to every surface regardless of vertical or workflow phase.

Load order

Read these files after loading the design system (SKILL.md / DESIGN.md + token modules). The design system tells you what token to use; these files explain why that decision is correct and how to avoid common principle violations.

Module index

File	Purpose
ui-principles.md	Universal visual design principles — hierarchy, layout rhythm, typography placement, color theory, depth & layering, interaction design, responsive adaptation, component behavior
spacing-principles.md	Spacing-specific principles — 4-point grid, proximity grouping, inner vs outer gaps, vertical and horizontal rhythm, heading→paragraph spacing, section and component spacing tiers
ux-principles.md	Interaction & control principles — 30 UX laws, button/control state contracts (9 states), hover/active technique palettes, touch targets, cognitive load, feedback loops
typography-principles.md	Typography-specific principles — type system foundations, scale & modular ratios, readability & measure, accessibility, responsive type, brand tone expression through type
accessibility.md	WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance — contrast ratios, color-as-information rules, focus visibility, keyboard navigation, motion safety, target sizes, text spacing, semantic structure, ARIA

What these files are NOT

These files do not define:

Workflow phases (think → build → check → ship) — see skills/vertical/SKILL.md
Quality gates or audits — see skills/vertical/inspect.md, review.md, preflight.md
Anti-pattern catalogs — see skills/vertical/anti-patterns.md
Industry-specific content — see skills/vertical/team-social-saas.md
Design tokens or component specs — see skills/design-system/SKILL.md

Conflict resolution

When sources disagree:

Design system wins for concrete values (colors, sizes, spacing tokens, component specs).
Fundamentals (this layer) win for structural principles (hierarchy, accessibility, motion logic).
Vertical wins for process decisions AND content architecture (section order, required sections, industry tone).

Accessibility is non-negotiable at every level — it overrides aesthetic preferences everywhere.

When the design system is silent, these principles decide

Any design decision not covered by the system's tokens or component rules falls back to the principles here. Never contradict the design system — if a principle and a design-system rule conflict, the design system wins. Flag the conflict for review.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Typeui Fundamentals AI skill do?

Why use Typeui Fundamentals on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Typeui Fundamentals is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Typeui Fundamentals in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/bergside/typeui/tree/main/skills/fundamentals. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Typeui Fundamentals?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Typeui Fundamentals?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Typeui Fundamentals with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Typeui Fundamentals AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by bergside under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Design Fundamentals — Agent Instructions

Load order

Module index

What these files are NOT

Conflict resolution

When the design system is silent, these principles decide

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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