Web Design Reviewer
This skill enables visual inspection and validation of website design quality, identifying and fixing issues at the source code level.
Scope of Application
- Static sites (HTML/CSS/JS)
- SPA frameworks such as React / Vue / Angular / Svelte
- Full-stack frameworks such as Next.js / Nuxt / SvelteKit
- CMS platforms such as WordPress / Drupal
- Any other web application
Prerequisites
Required
- Target website must be running
- Local development server (e.g.,
http://localhost:3000) - Staging environment
- Production environment (for read-only reviews)
- Browser automation must be available
- Screenshot capture
- Page navigation
- DOM information retrieval
- Access to source code (when making fixes)
- Project must exist within the workspace
Workflow Overview
flowchart TD
A[Step 1: Information Gathering] --> B[Step 2: Visual Inspection]
B --> C[Step 3: Issue Fixing]
C --> D[Step 4: Re-verification]
D --> E{Issues Remaining?}
E -->|Yes| B
E -->|No| F[Completion Report]
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Step 1: Information Gathering Phase
1.1 URL Confirmation
If the URL is not provided, ask the user:
Please provide the URL of the website to review (e.g.,
http://localhost:3000)
1.2 Understanding Project Structure
When making fixes, gather the following information:
| Item | Example Question |
|---|---|
| Framework | Are you using React / Vue / Next.js, etc.? |
| Styling Method | CSS / SCSS / Tailwind / CSS-in-JS, etc. |
| Source Location | Where are style files and components located? |
| Review Scope | Specific pages only or entire site? |
1.3 Automatic Project Detection
Attempt automatic detection from files in the workspace:
Detection targets:
├── package.json → Framework and dependencies
├── tsconfig.json → TypeScript usage
├── tailwind.config → Tailwind CSS
├── next.config → Next.js
├── vite.config → Vite
├── nuxt.config → Nuxt
└── src/ or app/ → Source directory
1.4 Identifying Styling Method
| Method | Detection | Edit Target |
|---|---|---|
| Pure CSS | *.css files | Global CSS or component CSS |
| SCSS/Sass | .scss, .sass | SCSS files |
| CSS Modules | *.module.css | Module CSS files |
| Tailwind CSS | tailwind.config.* | className in components |
| styled-components | styled. in code | JS/TS files |
| Emotion | @emotion/ imports | JS/TS files |
| CSS-in-JS (other) | Inline styles | JS/TS files |
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Step 2: Visual Inspection Phase
2.1 Page Traversal
- Navigate to the specified URL
- Capture screenshots
- Retrieve DOM structure/snapshot (if possible)
- If additional pages exist, traverse through navigation
2.2 Inspection Items
Layout Issues
| Issue | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Element Overflow | Content overflows from parent element or viewport | High |
| Element Overlap | Unintended overlapping of elements | High |
| Alignment Issues | Grid or flex alignment problems | Medium |
| Inconsistent Spacing | Padding/margin inconsistencies | Medium |
| Text Clipping | Long text not handled properly | Medium |
Responsive Issues
| Issue | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Non-mobile Friendly | Layout breaks on small screens | High |
| Breakpoint Issues | Unnatural transitions when screen size changes | Medium |
| Touch Targets | Buttons too small on mobile | Medium |
Accessibility Issues
| Issue | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Insufficient Contrast | Low contrast ratio between text and background | High |
| No Focus State | Cannot determine state during keyboard navigation | High |
| Missing alt Text | No alternative text for images | Medium |
Visual Consistency
| Issue | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Font Inconsistency | Mixed font families | Medium |
| Color Inconsistency | Non-unified brand colors | Medium |
| Spacing Inconsistency | Non-uniform spacing between similar elements | Low |
2.3 Viewport Testing (Responsive)
Test at the following viewports:
| Name | Width | Representative Device |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 375px | iPhone SE/12 mini |
| Tablet | 768px | iPad |
| Desktop | 1280px | Standard PC |
| Wide | 1920px | Large display |
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Step 3: Issue Fixing Phase
3.1 Issue Prioritization
block-beta
columns 1
block:priority["Priority Matrix"]
P1["P1: Fix Immediately\n(Layout issues affecting functionality)"]
P2["P2: Fix Next\n(Visual issues degrading UX)"]
P3["P3: Fix If Possible\n(Minor visual inconsistencies)"]
end
3.2 Identifying Source Files
Identify source files from problematic elements:
- Selector-based Search
- Search codebase by class name or ID
- Explore style definitions with
grep_search
- Component-based Search
- Identify components from element text or structure
- Explore related files with
semantic_search
- File Pattern Filtering
Style files: src/**/*.css, styles/**/*
Components: src/components/**/*
Pages: src/pages/**, app/**
3.3 Applying Fixes
Framework-specific Fix Guidelines
See references/framework-fixes.md for details.
Fix Principles
- Minimal Changes: Only make the minimum changes necessary to resolve the issue
- Respect Existing Patterns: Follow existing code style in the project
- Avoid Breaking Changes: Be careful not to affect other areas
- Add Comments: Add comments to explain the reason for fixes where appropriate
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Step 4: Re-verification Phase
4.1 Post-fix Confirmation
- Reload browser (or wait for development server HMR)
- Capture screenshots of fixed areas
- Compare before and after
4.2 Regression Testing
- Verify that fixes haven't affected other areas
- Confirm responsive display is not broken
4.3 Iteration Decision
flowchart TD
A{Issues Remaining?}
A -->|Yes| B[Return to Step 2]
A -->|No| C[Proceed to Completion Report]
Iteration Limit: If more than 3 fix attempts are needed for a specific issue, consult the user
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Output Format
Review Results Report
# Web Design Review Results
## Summary
| Item | Value |
|------|-------|
| Target URL | {URL} |
| Framework | {Detected framework} |
| Styling | {CSS / Tailwind / etc.} |
| Tested Viewports | Desktop, Mobile |
| Issues Detected | {N} |
| Issues Fixed | {M} |
## Detected Issues
### [P1] {Issue Title}
- **Page**: {Page path}
- **Element**: {Selector or description}
- **Issue**: {Detailed description of the issue}
- **Fixed File**: `{File path}`
- **Fix Details**: {Description of changes}
- **Screenshot**: Before/After
### [P2] {Issue Title}
...
## Unfixed Issues (if any)
### {Issue Title}
- **Reason**: {Why it was not fixed/could not be fixed}
- **Recommended Action**: {Recommendations for user}
## Recommendations
- {Suggestions for future improvements}
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Required Capabilities
| Capability | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Web Page Navigation | Access URLs, page transitions | ✅ |
| Screenshot Capture | Page image capture | ✅ |
| Image Analysis | Visual issue detection | ✅ |
| DOM Retrieval | Page structure retrieval | Recommended |
| File Read/Write | Source code reading and editing | Required for fixes |
| Code Search | Code search within project | Required for fixes |
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Reference Implementation
Implementation with Playwright MCP
Playwright MCP is recommended as the reference implementation for this skill.
| Capability | Playwright MCP Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | browser_navigate | Access URLs |
| Snapshot | browser_snapshot | Retrieve DOM structure |
| Screenshot | browser_take_screenshot | Images for visual inspection |
| Click | browser_click | Interact with interactive elements |
| Resize | browser_resize | Responsive testing |
| Console | browser_console_messages | Detect JS errors |
Configuration Example (MCP Server)
{
"mcpServers": {
"playwright": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@playwright/mcp@latest", "--caps=vision"]
}
}
}
Other Compatible Browser Automation Tools
| Tool | Features |
|---|---|
| Selenium | Broad browser support, multi-language support |
| Puppeteer | Chrome/Chromium focused, Node.js |
| Cypress | Easy integration with E2E testing |
| WebDriver BiDi | Standardized next-generation protocol |
The same workflow can be implemented with these tools. As long as they provide the necessary capabilities (navigation, screenshot, DOM retrieval), the choice of tool is flexible.
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Best Practices
DO (Recommended)
- ✅ Always save screenshots before making fixes
- ✅ Fix one issue at a time and verify each
- ✅ Follow the project's existing code style
- ✅ Confirm with user before major changes
- ✅ Document fix details thoroughly
DON'T (Not Recommended)
- ❌ Large-scale refactoring without confirmation
- ❌ Ignoring design systems or brand guidelines
- ❌ Fixes that ignore performance
- ❌ Fixing multiple issues at once (difficult to verify)
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Troubleshooting
Problem: Style files not found
- Check dependencies in
package.json - Consider the possibility of CSS-in-JS
- Consider CSS generated at build time
- Ask user about styling method
Problem: Fixes not reflected
- Check if development server HMR is working
- Clear browser cache
- Rebuild if project requires build
- Check CSS specificity issues
Problem: Fixes affecting other areas
- Rollback changes
- Use more specific selectors
- Consider using CSS Modules or scoped styles
- Consult user to confirm impact scope

