principle-exhaust-the-design-space
Apply when facing a novel UI interaction or architectural decision with no precedent in the codebase. Build 2-3 competing prototypes and compare side by side before committing.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/cursor/plugins --skill principle-exhaust-the-design-spaceIs this agent skill safe to install?
- Gen Agent Trust Hubpass
The skill provides architectural and design guidance. It contains no executable code, tool definitions, or network requests and is safe to use.
- Socketpass
No alerts
- Snykpass
Risk: LOW · No issues
What does this agent skill do?
Exhaust the Design Space
When a novel interaction or architectural decision has no established precedent, explore several concrete alternatives before implementation. Building the wrong thing costs more than exploring three options.
The rule. When the right answer is not obvious, build 2-3 competing prototypes or sketches. Compare them side by side. Only then commit. Design it twice is this rule by another name. A second flavor of the first shape does not count.
When it applies:
- Novel UI interactions (no prior art in the codebase)
- Architectural choices with multiple viable approaches
- Product design decisions where user experience depends on feel, not logic
When it doesn't:
- Mechanical implementation where the pattern is established
- Bug fixes or refactors with a clear target state
- Changes where constraints dictate a single viable approach
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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