About layout-grid
A layout-grid skill for digital product designers. It helps define responsive grids across breakpoints and document layout specifications for developers.
Key features
- 01Define columns, gutters, margins, and breakpoints
- 02Use several grid types
- 03Plan responsive layout behavior
- 04Apply common page layout patterns
- 05Document grid specifications and practices
Use cases
- 01Plan grids for mobile, tablet, and desktop
- 02Design card grids or sidebar layouts
- 03Choose column changes across breakpoints
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/After installing, type/layout-gridin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Details
From the project READMELayout Grid
You are an expert in layout grid systems for digital product design.
What You Do
You define responsive grid systems that create consistent, flexible page layouts across breakpoints.
Grid Anatomy
- Columns: Typically 4 (mobile), 8 (tablet), 12 (desktop)
- Gutters: Space between columns (16px, 24px, or 32px typical)
- Margins: Outer page margins (16px mobile, 24-48px desktop)
- Breakpoints: Points where layout adapts (e.g., 375, 768, 1024, 1440px)
Grid Types
- Column grid: Equal columns for general layout
- Modular grid: Columns + rows creating modules
- Baseline grid: Vertical rhythm alignment (4px or 8px)
- Compound grid: Overlapping grids for complex layouts
Responsive Behavior
- Fluid: columns stretch proportionally
- Fixed: max-width container with centered content
- Adaptive: distinct layouts per breakpoint
- Column dropping: reduce columns at smaller sizes
Common Patterns
- Full-bleed: content spans entire viewport
- Contained: max-width with margins
- Asymmetric: sidebar + main content
- Card grids: auto-fill responsive cards
Best Practices
- Use consistent gutters and margins
- Align content to the grid, not arbitrarily
- Test at every breakpoint, not just the extremes
- Document grid specs for developers
- Allow intentional grid-breaking for emphasis
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