ui-analyse
This Claude Code skill provides patterns for analyzing UI designs visually using Gemini 3 Pro Preview with multi-provider support including direct API, OpenRouter, and Vertex AI. Use this skill when you need to detect usability issues, visual hierarchy problems, and design inconsistencies in UI screenshots without modifying code, complementing the separate `dev:ui-implement` skill for applying improvements.
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# UI Analysis Skill
## Overview
This skill provides patterns for analyzing UI designs visually using Gemini 3 Pro Preview. It is **analysis-only** - for implementing improvements, use `dev:ui-implement`.
## Relationship to Other Skills
| Skill | Purpose | Modifies Code? |
|-------|---------|----------------|
| dev:ui-analyse | Visual analysis, issue detection | No |
| dev:ui-implement | Apply improvements from analysis | Yes |
| dev:ui-style-format | Style file specification | No |
| dev:design-references | Reference image management | No |
## Provider Selection
### Detection Logic
```bash
detect_gemini_provider() {
# Priority 1: Gemini Direct API (lowest latency)
if [[ -n "$GEMINI_API_KEY" ]]; then
echo "g/gemini-3-pro-preview"
return 0
fi
# Priority 2: OpenRouter (requires or/ prefix)
if [[ -n "$OPENROUTER_API_KEY" ]]; then
echo "or/google/gemini-3-pro-preview"
return 0
fi
# Priority 3: Vertex AI
if [[ -n "$GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS" ]]; then
echo "vertex/gemini-3-pro-preview"
return 0
fi
# Priority 4: Gemini OAuth (check claudish)
if npx claudish --list-accounts 2>/dev/null | grep -q "gemini"; then
echo "g/gemini-3-pro-preview"
return 0
fi
# No provider
return 1
}
```
### Model Prefix Reference
| Prefix | Provider | Env Var | Notes |
|--------|----------|---------|-------|
| `g/` | Gemini Direct | GEMINI_API_KEY | Lowest latency |
| `or/` | OpenRouter | OPENROUTER_API_KEY | Avoids google/ collision |
| `vertex/` | Vertex AI | GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS | Enterprise |
### Error Messages by Provider
| Provider | Missing | Error Message | Setup Instructions |
|----------|---------|---------------|-------------------|
| gemini_direct | GEMINI_API_KEY | "Gemini API key not found" | `export GEMINI_API_KEY="your-key"` from aistudio.google.com |
| openrouter | OPENROUTER_API_KEY | "OpenRouter API key not found" | `export OPENROUTER_API_KEY="your-key"` from openrouter.ai |
| vertex_ai | GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS | "Google Cloud credentials not configured" | `gcloud auth application-default login` |
| gemini_oauth | OAuth session | "No Gemini OAuth session" | `claudish auth gemini` |
## Analysis Patterns
### Pattern 1: Quick Usability Scan
```markdown
Analyze this UI screenshot for usability issues.
**Focus Areas**:
1. Visual hierarchy - Is the most important content prominent?
2. Affordances - Do interactive elements look clickable?
3. Consistency - Do similar elements behave similarly?
**Output**: Top 5 issues with severity and location.
```
**Usage**:
```bash
npx claudish --model "$GEMINI_MODEL" --image "$SCREENSHOT_PATH" --quiet --auto-approve <<< "
Analyze this UI screenshot for usability issues.
Focus Areas:
1. Visual hierarchy - Is the most important content prominent?
2. Affordances - Do interactive elements look clickable?
3. Consistency - Do similar elements behave similarly?
Output: Top 5 issues with severity and location."
```
### Pattern 2: Accessibility Audit
```markdown
Audit this UI for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
**Checklist**:
- [ ] Text contrast >= 4.5:1 (WCAG 1.4.3)
- [ ] Non-text contrast >= 3:1 (WCAG 1.4.11)
- [ ] Touch targets >= 44x44px (WCAG 2.5.5)
- [ ] Focus visible (WCAG 2.4.7)
**Output**: Pass/Fail per criterion with evidence.
```
**Usage**:
```bash
npx claudish --model "$GEMINI_MODEL" --image "$SCREENSHOT_PATH" --quiet --auto-approve <<< "
Audit this UI for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
Checklist:
- Text contrast >= 4.5:1 (WCAG 1.4.3)
- Non-text contrast >= 3:1 (WCAG 1.4.11)
- Touch targets >= 44x44px (WCAG 2.5.5)
- Focus visible (WCAG 2.4.7)
Output as: Pass/Fail per criterion with visual evidence."
```
### Pattern 3: Anti-AI Design Audit
```markdown
Analyze this UI for "AI-generated" patterns that should be avoided.
**Check for**:
1. Rigid symmetric grids (should be asymmetric)
2. Flat solid colors (should have gradients/texture)
3. Generic typography (should have dramatic hierarchy)
4. Static elements (should have micro-interactions)
5. Default Tailwind colors (should be bespoke palette)
**Output**: List violations with specific recommendations.
```
**Usage**:
```bash
npx claudish --model "$GEMINI_MODEL" --image "$SCREENSHOT_PATH" --quiet --auto-approve <<< "
Analyze this UI for AI-generated patterns that should be avoided.
Check for:
1. Rigid symmetric grids (should be asymmetric)
2. Flat solid colors (should have gradients/texture)
3. Generic typography (should have dramatic hierarchy)
4. Static elements (should have micro-interactions)
5. Default Tailwind colors (should be bespoke palette)
List each violation found with specific recommendations for improvement."
```
### Pattern 4: Comparative Analysis
```markdown
Compare these two images:
- Image 1: Design reference
- Image 2: Implementation
**Validate**:
1. Layout accuracy
2. Color fidelity
3. Typography matching
4. Spacing precision
5. Component rendering
**Output**: Match score (1-10) and deviation list.
```
**Usage**:
```bash
npx claudish --model "$GEMINI_MODEL" \
--image "$REFERENCE_PATH" \
--image "$IMPLEMENTATION_PATH" \
--quiet --auto-approve <<< "
Compare these two images:
- Image 1: Design reference (target)
- Image 2: Current implementation
Validate:
1. Layout accuracy
2. Color fidelity
3. Typography matching
4. Spacing precision
5. Component rendering
Output: Match score (1-10) and list of specific deviations."
```
## Severity Guidelines
| Severity | Impact | Examples | Action |
|----------|--------|----------|--------|
| CRITICAL | Blocks task | Invisible button, broken flow | Fix immediately |
| HIGH | Major barrier | WCAG fail, confusing nav | Fix before release |
| MEDIUM | Friction | Inconsistent spacing | Next sprint |
| LOW | Polish | Minor alignment | Backlog |
## Output Format
Analysis results should follow this structure:
```markdown
## UI Analysis Results
**Target**: {image_path}
**Provider**: {gemini_model}
**Date**: {timestamp}
**Score**: {X}/10
### Issues by Severi|
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