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Design simplified and reduced-complexity views of interfaces for users who need less visual noise and fewer options.
Install Simplified Views
$ npx skills add Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill simplified-views -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills simplified-views --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views .claude/skills/simplified-views && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "simplified-views" agent skill from https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills/tree/main/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views into .claude/skills/simplified-views/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplified-views", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills/tree/main/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-viewsType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill simplified-views -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills simplified-views --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views .agents/skills/simplified-views && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "simplified-views" agent skill from https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills/tree/main/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views into .agents/skills/simplified-views/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplified-views", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill simplified-views -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills simplified-views --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views .cursor/skills/simplified-views && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "simplified-views" agent skill from https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills/tree/main/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views into .cursor/skills/simplified-views/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplified-views", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills.git --path adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill simplified-views -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills simplified-views --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views .gemini/skills/simplified-views && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "simplified-views" agent skill from https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills/tree/main/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views into .gemini/skills/simplified-views/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplified-views", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills simplified-viewsInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill simplified-views -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views .github/skills/simplified-views && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "simplified-views" agent skill from https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills/tree/main/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views into .github/skills/simplified-views/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplified-views", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill simplified-views -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills simplified-views --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views .opencode/skills/simplified-views && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "simplified-views" agent skill from https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills/tree/main/adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views into .opencode/skills/simplified-views/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplified-views", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
simplified-views- GitHub stars
- 103
- Token cost
- ~940 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 460 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 55
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Design simplified and reduced-complexity views of interfaces for users who need less visual noise and fewer options.
- Works in 5 steps: Is there a simplified view available for… → Can core tasks be completed entirely in… → Is the toggle between modes easy to find… → …
- Designing settings
- SKILL.md covers Who This Is For, Core Principle, Design Patterns and Implementation Approaches, plus 2 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Simplified Views is an agent skill from Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills. Design simplified and reduced-complexity views of interfaces for users who need less visual noise and fewer options. Use when designing settings, dashboards, complex tools, or any interface that could benefit from a simpler mode. Triggers on: simplified view, simple mode, easy mode, basic view, reduce complexity, less clutter, overwhelmed, too many options, beginner mode, essential view, focus mode.
Its SKILL.md is about 940 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Development, covering Code simplification. The repository describes itself as: Inclusive design skills for AI coding agents — from cognitive accessibility to adaptive interfaces, inclusive research, and accessibility decision-making. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Designing settings
- Any interface that could benefit from a simpler mode
- : simplified view
- Reduce complexity
Example prompts
- “/simplified-views”
Workflow steps
5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Is there a simplified view available for complex interfaces?
- Can core tasks be completed entirely in simplified mode?
- Is the toggle between modes easy to find and use?
- Does simplified mode feel complete, not stripped?
- Are user preferences for view mode remembered?
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 6e0740f. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Simplified Views loads about 940 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 105 tokens; SKILL.md has 460 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills at commit 6e0740f, republished under its MIT licence (© Owl-Listener). 460 words, ~940 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/simplified-views/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- simplified-views
- description
- Design simplified and reduced-complexity views of interfaces for users who need less visual noise and fewer options. Use when designing settings, dashboards, complex tools, or any interface that could benefit from a simpler mode. Triggers on: simplified view, simple mode, easy mode, basic view, reduce complexity, less clutter, overwhelmed, too many options, beginner mode, essential view, focus mode.
Simplified Views
Design interfaces that offer a simpler version of themselves — fewer options, less visual complexity, clearer paths — for users who need or prefer reduced complexity.
Who This Is For
- People with cognitive disabilities who are overwhelmed by complex interfaces
- Older adults who prefer simpler, more predictable tools
- New users who don't need advanced features yet
- Anyone in a stressful or low-energy context
- People using assistive technology where less clutter means faster navigation
Core Principle
The simplified view is not a lesser version. It's a focused version that contains everything needed for the core tasks and nothing that isn't.
Design Patterns
Feature Layering
- Identify core tasks (what 80% of users do 80% of the time)
- Show core features by default
- Advanced features accessible via "Show more" or "Advanced"
- Never require the advanced view to complete basic tasks
- The simplified view should feel complete, not stripped
Progressive Complexity
- Start simple, let users add complexity as they need it
- Onboarding should begin in simplified mode
- Offer to increase complexity when the user demonstrates comfort
- "You might also want to try..." not "You're in basic mode"
- Never make users feel that simplified = inferior
Dashboard Simplification
- Default dashboard: 3–5 key metrics, primary actions
- Full dashboard: all metrics, secondary actions, configuration
- Let users choose which cards/widgets to show
- Remember their choice across sessions
- Provide preset layouts: "Essential", "Detailed", "Custom"
Navigation Simplification
- Simplified nav: top-level items only
- Full nav: all levels visible
- Both must reach all content — simplified may need more clicks but each click should be obvious
- Breadcrumbs help users who take the longer path
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Form Simplification
- Show required fields only by default
- "Show optional fields" expands the form
- Smart defaults reduce decisions
- Break complex forms into steps in simplified mode, show all fields on one page in advanced mode
Implementation Approaches
User-Controlled Toggle
- Visible setting: "Simplified view" / "Full view"
- Available in app settings AND on the page itself
- Preference remembered across sessions
- Clearly labelled — never hidden
Responsive Simplification
- Automatically simplify at smaller viewports
- Mobile views are inherently simplified — embrace this
- Don't try to cram the desktop layout into mobile
Role-Based Defaults
- New accounts start in simplified mode
- Power users can switch to full mode
- Admin accounts may need full mode by default
- Let users override role-based defaults
Anti-Patterns
- "Lite" versions that lack essential features
- Simplified modes that are clearly afterthoughts with broken layouts
- Forcing users to request simplified mode through support
- Patronising language ("Easy mode for beginners!")
- Removing access to content rather than reorganising it
Assessment Questions
- Is there a simplified view available for complex interfaces?
- Can core tasks be completed entirely in simplified mode?
- Is the toggle between modes easy to find and use?
- Does simplified mode feel complete, not stripped?
- Are user preferences for view mode remembered?
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Files
Just SKILL.md in adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views of Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 6e0740f
Compare with similar skills
Simplified Views next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplified Views this skillOwl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills | 103 | — | ~940 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| PonytailDavidObando/gsharp | 565 | 8 repos | ~1.7k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Ponytail Reviewkortix-ai/suna | 20k | 4 repos | ~593 | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Ponytail Lazy Developer ModeDietrichGebert/ponytail | 158k | — | ~871 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Code Simplification for ego-litecitrolabs/ego-lite | 17k | — | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Refactor Pass for Simplicitystar-history/star-history | 9.6k | 1 repos | ~168 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Reviews a diff only for unnecessary complexity and lists what to delete or shrink, one numbered line per finding with the location, the cut and its replacement.
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Questions about Simplified Views
What does Simplified Views do?
Design simplified and reduced-complexity views of interfaces for users who need less visual noise and fewer options. Simplified Views is an agent skill from Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills. Design simplified and reduced-complexity views of interfaces for users who need less visual noise and fewer options.
When should I use Simplified Views?
Simplified Views fits situations like: designing settings; any interface that could benefit from a simpler mode; : simplified view; reduce complexity.
How do I install Simplified Views in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill simplified-views -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views in Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills) into .claude/skills/simplified-views in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Simplified Views in Codex?
Run `npx skills add Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill simplified-views -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (adaptive-interfaces/skills/simplified-views in Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills) into .agents/skills/simplified-views in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Simplified Views in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill simplified-views -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/simplified-views, .gemini/skills/simplified-views, .github/skills/simplified-views and .opencode/skills/simplified-views in your project.
What does Simplified Views need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Simplified Views is instructions for the agent only.
Does Simplified Views access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Simplified Views safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Simplified Views use?
Simplified Views is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Simplified Views use?
About 940 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 3.8k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Simplified Views?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Simplified Views: Ponytail (DavidObando/gsharp, 565 stars), Ponytail Review (kortix-ai/suna, 20k stars), Ponytail Lazy Developer Mode (DietrichGebert/ponytail, 158k stars) and Code Simplification for ego-lite (citrolabs/ego-lite, 17k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Simplified Views?
Owl-Listener (a GitHub user) maintains it in Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills, which has 103 GitHub stars. The repository holds 55 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on June 9, 2026.
Source: Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.