Aica

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aica

Kelvin Garr's personal AICA brand identity and implementation framework. Use ONLY when building Kelvin's personal sites, portfolio, or AICA-branded projects. Features fixed visual identity (black glass + gold circuits + Space Grotesk) and Next.js 14 implementation guide. For client work with AICA methodology but their branding, use design-guide-updated instead.

Overview

Publisher	skillmds
Repository	`skillmd`
Skill name	`aica`
Stars	249
Forks	3
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 skillmds on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Aica 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.
https://github.com/skillmds/skillmd/tree/main/plugins/brand-identity-kit/skills/aica
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/skillmds/skillmd.git /tmp/skillmd
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/skillmd/plugins/brand-identity-kit/skills/aica .claude/skills/aica

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

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Aica 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 Aica 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 Aica 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.

AICA Brand Skill

Overview

This skill contains Kelvin Garr's personal AICA brand identity and implementation framework. Use this skill ONLY when building projects for Kelvin's personal brand.

When to Use This Skill

Use AICA skill when:

Building kelvingarr.com or AICA-branded sites
Creating Kelvin's personal portfolio or projects
Working on anything that should have THE AICA look (black glass + gold circuits)
User explicitly says "use my AICA style" or "make it look like AICA"

DO NOT use this skill when:

Building client work (use design-guide-updated instead)
User wants their own brand colors/identity
Creating generic UI components for other projects

Skill Structure

This skill contains two key references:

1. AICA Framework (`references/aica-framework.md`)

YOUR fixed visual identity:

Matte Black Base: #020203 → #050608 gradient
Black Glass Surfaces: rgba(255,255,255,0.06-0.10) with backdrop-blur-xl
Gold Circuit Accents: Primary #F2B733, Secondary #E7A728
Typography: Space Grotesk (headlines) + Inter (body)
Materials: Glassforium logic, cinematic lighting, physics-based motion
Non-negotiable design DNA

2. AICA Implementation Guide (`references/aica-implementation-guide.md`)

Technical implementation for AICA sites:

Next.js 14 App Router structure
Supabase database setup
Framer Motion animations
Component architecture
Real functionality (newsletter, contact forms)
SEO and performance optimization

Usage Instructions

When this skill is invoked:

Read both reference files to understand the complete AICA system
Apply the fixed visual identity (black glass + gold) - no variations
Follow the technical stack for implementation (Next.js 14 + Supabase)
Maintain the AICA ethos: Elite, cinematic, intelligent, alive

The AICA Standard

Every AICA project must pass the Four Pillars test:

Intentional: Every element has a clear purpose
Cinematic: Premium visual polish with depth and atmosphere
Intelligent: Smart interactions, thoughtful UX
Alive: Physics-based motion, responsive feedback

Quality Checklist

Before completing any AICA project, verify:

Black glass + gold circuit aesthetic maintained throughout
Space Grotesk + Inter fonts properly loaded
Framer Motion animations are smooth and physics-based
Mobile experience is flawless
All forms have real functionality (not just UI)
Performance is excellent (fast load, optimized images)
Accessibility standards met (WCAG AA)
Design feels elite, cinematic, and purposeful
Would a high-end exec say "Damn, this is clean"?

Key Distinction

AICA skill = "Make it look like THIS" (fixed identity) design-guide-updated = "Make it look like THEIRS, but with your caliber" (methodology, their brand)

This is YOUR brand. These colors, these materials, this identity - non-negotiable.

References

AICA Framework - Visual identity and design DNA
AICA Implementation Guide - Technical stack and build process

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 Aica AI skill do?

Why use Aica on TypingMind?

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

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/skillmds/skillmd/tree/main/plugins/brand-identity-kit/skills/aica. 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 Aica?

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 Aica?

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

Is the Aica AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by skillmds 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

AICA Brand Skill

Overview

When to Use This Skill

Skill Structure

1. AICA Framework (references/aica-framework.md)

2. AICA Implementation Guide (references/aica-implementation-guide.md)

Usage Instructions

The AICA Standard

Quality Checklist

Key Distinction

References

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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1. AICA Framework (`references/aica-framework.md`)

2. AICA Implementation Guide (`references/aica-implementation-guide.md`)