Paddle Ui Skills

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paddle-ui-skills

Paddle's UI design system. Use when building interfaces inspired by Paddle's aesthetic - light mode, Inter font, 4px grid.

Overview

Publisher	ihlamury
Repository	`design-skills`
Skill name	`paddle-ui-skills`
Stars	89
Forks	13
Bundled files	1
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository

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 ihlamury on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Paddle Ui Skills 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/ihlamury/design-skills.git /tmp/design-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/design-skills/skills/paddle .claude/skills/paddle-ui-skills

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

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Paddle Ui Skills 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 Paddle Ui Skills 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 Paddle Ui Skills 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.

Paddle UI Skills

Opinionated constraints for building Paddle-style interfaces with AI agents.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

Building light-mode interfaces
Creating Paddle-inspired design systems
Implementing UIs with Inter font and 4px grid

Colors

SHOULD use light backgrounds for primary surfaces
MUST use #FDFDFD as page background (surface-base)
MUST use #3475F2 for primary actions and focus states (accent)
SHOULD reduce color palette (currently 23 colors detected)
MUST maintain text contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for accessibility

Semantic Tokens

Token	HEX	RGB	Usage
`surface-base`	#FDFDFD	rgb(253,253,253)	Page background
`surface-raised`	#78FDAF	rgb(120,253,175)	Cards, modals, raised surfaces
`surface-overlay`	#E0E0E1	rgb(224,224,225)	Overlays, tooltips, dropdowns
`text-primary`	#2E8D5F	rgb(46,141,95)	Headings, body text
`text-secondary`	#6F7070	rgb(111,112,112)	Secondary, muted text
`text-tertiary`	#929292	rgb(146,146,146)	Additional text
`border-default`	#8FF5BA	rgb(143,245,186)	Subtle borders, dividers
`accent`	#3475F2	rgb(52,117,242)	Primary actions, links, focus
`success`	#78FDAF	rgb(120,253,175)	Success states, confirmations

Typography

MUST use Inter as primary font family
SHOULD use single font family for consistency
MUST use 74px / 700 for primary headings
MUST use 32px / 500 for body text
SHOULD reduce font weights (currently 6 detected)
MUST use text-balance for headings and text-pretty for body text
SHOULD use tabular-nums for numeric data
NEVER modify letter-spacing unless explicitly requested

Text Styles

Style	Font	Size	Weight	Color	Count
`heading-1`	Inter	74px	700	#E3E5E4	1
`body`	Inter	32px	500	#CCD0D1	1
`body-secondary`	Inter	30px	extra_bold	#E5E6E3	1
`text-23px`	Inter	23px	semi_bold	#D7D9D6	1
`text-19px`	Inter	19px	400	#969996	1
`text-18px`	Inter	18px	700	#DADBD9	1
`text-16px`	Inter	16px	400	#5A5E5D	1
`text-15px`	Inter	15px	400	#4F5150	1
`text-15px`	Inter	15px	400	#B1B5B1	1
`text-15px`	Inter	15px	400	#7D8182	1

Typography Reference

Font Families:

Inter (used 48x)

Font Sizes: 7px, 8px, 9px, 10px, 11px, 12px, 13px, 14px, 15px, 16px, 18px, 19px, 23px, 30px, 32px, 74px

Spacing

MUST use 4px grid for spacing
SHOULD use spacing from scale: 1px, 2px, 3px, 4px, 5px, 6px, 7px, 10px
SHOULD use 2px as default gap between elements
NEVER use arbitrary spacing values (use design scale)
SHOULD maintain consistent padding within containers

Borders

MUST use border-radius from scale: 0px, 1px, 2px, 3px, 4px, 6px, 7px, 9px, 13px
MUST use 1px border width consistently
SHOULD use 4px as default border-radius
NEVER use arbitrary border-radius values (use design scale)
SHOULD use subtle borders (1px) for element separation

Border Radius Reference

Scale: 0px, 1px, 2px, 3px, 4px, 6px, 7px, 9px, 13px

Layout

MUST design for 1920px base viewport width
SHOULD use consistent element widths: 33px, 28px, 306px, 25px, 17px
SHOULD maintain text-heavy layout with clear hierarchy
NEVER use h-screen, use h-dvh for full viewport height
MUST respect safe-area-inset for fixed elements
SHOULD use size-* for square elements instead of w-* + h-*

Detected Layout Patterns

Main Content: width: 1920px, height: 1080px
Main Content: width: 1920px, height: 726px
Header: height: 85px

Components

Buttons

Variant	Background	Text	Border	Height	Radius
Ghost	transparent	#2E8D5F	none	-	-

Interactive States

Focus

MUST use 2px outline with accent color (#3475F2)
MUST use 2px outline-offset
NEVER remove focus indicators

Hover

Buttons (primary): lighten background by 10%
Buttons (secondary): use #78FDAF background
List items: use #78FDAF background

Disabled

MUST use opacity: 0.5
MUST use cursor: not-allowed

Interaction

MUST use an AlertDialog for destructive or irreversible actions
SHOULD use structural skeletons for loading states
MUST show errors next to where the action happens
NEVER block paste in input or textarea elements
MUST add an aria-label to icon-only buttons

Animation

NEVER add animation unless it is explicitly requested
MUST animate only compositor props (transform, opacity)
NEVER animate layout properties (width, height, top, left, margin, padding)
SHOULD use ease-out on entrance animations
NEVER exceed 200ms for interaction feedback
SHOULD respect prefers-reduced-motion

Performance

NEVER animate large blur() or backdrop-filter surfaces
NEVER apply will-change outside an active animation
NEVER use useEffect for anything that can be expressed as render logic

Bundled files

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

metadata.json1 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does the Paddle Ui Skills AI skill do?

Paddle's UI design system. Use when building interfaces inspired by Paddle's aesthetic - light mode, Inter font, 4px grid.

Why use Paddle Ui Skills on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Paddle Ui Skills 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 Paddle Ui Skills in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/ihlamury/design-skills/tree/main/skills/paddle. 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 Paddle Ui Skills?

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 Paddle Ui Skills?

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

Is the Paddle Ui Skills AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by ihlamury 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

Paddle UI Skills

When to Apply

Colors

Semantic Tokens

Typography

Text Styles

Typography Reference

Spacing

Borders

Border Radius Reference

Layout

Detected Layout Patterns

Components

Buttons

Interactive States

Focus

Hover

Disabled

Interaction

Animation

Performance

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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