Gridgeist

Design product-native web UIs that escape generic AI SaaS aesthetics

Tested · Works

Test report

Verdict
Tested · Works
Score
8.8/10
Tested
Jul 18, 2026
Environment
Claude Code 2.x (agent harness)
Upstream re-checked
Jul 18, 2026 · e0cbd38

Reviewed a deliberately generic hero (centered copy, gradient blur blob, three identical shadowed cards): its review-checklist surfaced located, prioritized findings a baseline pass missed - interchangeable SaaS copy, no dominant element among three equal cards, missing focus/contrast/alt and no empty/error states - plus a replacement thesis. The design-language reference forces a structural+expressive+motif thesis rather than importing a house aesthetic. No scripts, just markdown and assets, so it installs into a bare HOME cleanly; design 'prettiness' isn't pixel-measured, but the review rigor and state/accessibility coverage are a concrete delta over an unstructured critique.

Scored on four weighted criteria — install, triggering, output vs. baseline, docs. How scoring works

  • Installs cleanly 5/5
  • Triggers reliably 5/5
  • Output vs. baseline 7/10
  • Docs & honesty 5/5

What Gridgeist does

Design intelligence for creating, redesigning, or reviewing web interfaces with product-specific structure, clear hierarchy, and accessible interaction. Triggers on UI work that needs relief from generic AI-generated SaaS aesthetics across React, Next.js, Tailwind, and HTML/CSS. Provides a design-language reference and a 9-section review checklist covering interaction states, responsive widths, and accessibility.

How to install Gridgeist

git clone https://github.com/ohmiler/gridgeist
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
cd gridgeist && cp -r skills/gridgeist ~/.claude/skills/gridgeist

Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ (per-project). Restart Claude Code after installing.

Commands — how to trigger Gridgeist

  • /gridgeist Design product-native web UIs that escape generic AI SaaS aesthetics

It also activates on plain-language prompts like these:

  • Redesign this landing hero so it doesn't look like generic AI slop.
  • Review this React component's UI for hierarchy and accessibility issues.
  • Redesign my dashboard's layout so the cards aren't all identical.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Gridgeist skill free?
Yes. The skill itself is free from ohmiler/gridgeist. SkillProof publishes the install command and an independent test verdict at no cost.
Does Gridgeist work with Claude Code?
We tested it with Claude Code 2.x (agent harness) on Jul 18, 2026. Verdict: Tested · Works. Reviewed a deliberately generic hero (centered copy, gradient blur blob, three identical shadowed cards): its review-checklist surfaced located, prioritized findings a baseline pass missed - interchangeable SaaS copy, no dominant element among three equal cards, missing focus/contrast/alt and no empty/error states - plus a replacement thesis. The design-language reference forces a structural+expressive+motif thesis rather than importing a house aesthetic. No scripts, just markdown and assets, so it installs into a bare HOME cleanly; design 'prettiness' isn't pixel-measured, but the review rigor and state/accessibility coverage are a concrete delta over an unstructured critique.
What is the Gridgeist SkillProof Score?
8.8/10 — installs cleanly 5/5, triggers reliably 5/5, output vs. baseline 7/10, docs & honesty 5/5.
How do I install Gridgeist?
Copy the install command from this page, run it in your terminal, and restart Claude Code. Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ inside a project.
Can I use Gridgeist with Cursor, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Codex or other AI tools?
The SKILL.md format is native to Claude (Claude Code, Desktop, claude.ai). The instructions inside adapt to other assistants: Cursor rules, GitHub Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules, Custom GPTs, AGENTS.md for OpenAI Codex, and GEMINI.md for Google Gemini CLI — our conversion guides cover each, and the free converter on the tools page does the wrapping for you.