Claymorphism

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fengshao1227

claymorphism

Claymorphism design system skill. Use when building soft, puffy, clay-like UI components with large radii, dual inner shadows, and offset outer shadows.

Overview

Publisher	fengshao1227
Repository	`ccg-workflow`
Skill name	`claymorphism`
Stars	5.9K
Forks	446
Bundled files	1
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.
1 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by fengshao1227 on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Claymorphism 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.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/fengshao1227/ccg-workflow/tree/main/templates/skills/domains/frontend-design/claymorphism

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

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/fengshao1227/ccg-workflow.git /tmp/ccg-workflow
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/ccg-workflow/templates/skills/domains/frontend-design/claymorphism .claude/skills/claymorphism

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

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Claymorphism 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 Claymorphism 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 Claymorphism 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.

Claymorphism Design Spec

3 Core Elements

Large Radius — Generous border-radius (20–50px) for a puffy, inflated look
Dual Inner Shadows — Light inset from top-left + dark inset from bottom-right to simulate 3D clay surface
Offset Outer Shadow — Directional box-shadow offset (not centered) to ground the element

CSS Tokens

Reference: references/tokens.css

css
@import 'references/tokens.css';

.clay-card {
  background: var(--clay-bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--clay-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--clay-shadow);
  color: var(--clay-text);
}

Component Examples

Card

css
.clay-card {
  background: var(--clay-bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--clay-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--clay-shadow);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--clay-text);
}

Button

css
.clay-btn {
  background: var(--clay-bg-button);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--clay-radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--clay-shadow);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--clay-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.clay-btn:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--clay-shadow-elevated);
}
.clay-btn:active {
  box-shadow: var(--clay-shadow-pressed);
}

Input

css
.clay-input {
  background: var(--clay-bg);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--clay-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--clay-shadow-pressed);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--clay-text);
}
.clay-input:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clay-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

Toggle

css
.clay-toggle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--clay-bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--clay-radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--clay-shadow-pressed);
}
.clay-toggle-knob {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--clay-bg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: var(--clay-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

Dark Mode Notes

Dark mode reduces inner highlight intensity (rgba(255,255,255,0.05) vs 0.6) to avoid glowing artifacts
Outer shadow opacity increases to maintain depth on dark backgrounds
Background colors shift to warm dark tones — avoid pure black to preserve the clay feel
All dark tokens are defined in [data-theme="dark"] in tokens.css

Accessibility Notes

Ensure contrast ratio ≥ 4.5:1 for text — clay backgrounds are muted, verify against --clay-text
Provide visible :focus outlines since clay shadows alone don't indicate focus
Use prefers-contrast: more to flatten shadows and increase text contrast

css
@media (prefers-contrast: more) {
  .clay-card {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--clay-text);
  }
}

Bundled files

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

references/tokens.css1 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does the Claymorphism AI skill do?

Claymorphism design system skill. Use when building soft, puffy, clay-like UI components with large radii, dual inner shadows, and offset outer shadows.

Why use Claymorphism on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Claymorphism 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 Claymorphism in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/fengshao1227/ccg-workflow/tree/main/templates/skills/domains/frontend-design/claymorphism. 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 Claymorphism?

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 Claymorphism?

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

Is the Claymorphism AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by fengshao1227 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

Claymorphism Design Spec

3 Core Elements

CSS Tokens

Component Examples

Card

Button

Input

Toggle

Dark Mode Notes

Accessibility Notes

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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