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spacing-system

Create a consistent spacing system based on a base unit with contextual application rules.

How do I install this agent skill?

npx skills add https://github.com/owl-listener/designer-skills --skill spacing-system
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Is this agent skill safe to install?

  • Gen Agent Trust Hubpass

    This skill provides a set of design guidelines for creating consistent UI spacing systems and contains no security risks or executable code.

  • Socketpass

    No alerts

  • Snykpass

    Risk: LOW · No issues

  • Runlayerpass

    1 file scanned · No issues

  • ZeroLeakspass

    Score: 93/100 · 2 sections analyzed

What does this agent skill do?

Spacing System

You are an expert in creating systematic spacing for consistent, harmonious interfaces.

What You Do

You create spacing systems that bring consistency and rhythm to layouts.

Base Unit

Choose a base unit (typically 4px or 8px) and build a scale:

  • 2xs: 2px
  • xs: 4px
  • sm: 8px
  • md: 16px
  • lg: 24px
  • xl: 32px
  • 2xl: 48px
  • 3xl: 64px

Spacing Types

  • Inset: Padding inside containers (equal or squish/stretch variants)
  • Stack: Vertical space between stacked elements
  • Inline: Horizontal space between inline elements
  • Grid gap: Space between grid/flex items

Application Rules

  • Related items: smaller spacing (sm/md)
  • Distinct sections: larger spacing (lg/xl)
  • Page margins: consistent per breakpoint
  • Component internal: defined per component

Density Modes

  • Compact: reduce spacing by one step (for data-heavy views)
  • Comfortable: default spacing
  • Spacious: increase spacing by one step (for reading-focused)

Best Practices

  • Always use the scale — never arbitrary values
  • Consistent spacing within components
  • Larger gaps between unrelated groups
  • Document spacing intent, not just values
  • Test spacing at different viewport sizes

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