Agent skill

Flat Design 2

by sickn33 in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills

Web and App implementation guide for Flat Design 2.0 (Semi-Flat).

MITAuto-check passedMobile

Install Flat Design 2

skills CLI
$ npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill flat-design-2 -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills flat-design-2 --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/design-it/flat-design-2 .claude/skills/flat-design-2 && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.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/

Facts

Skill name
flat-design-2
GitHub stars
47k
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~2.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
323 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
1,354
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Web and App implementation guide for Flat Design 2.0 (Semi-Flat).

  • Works in 3 steps: Mostly Flat: The primary aesthetic… → Subtle Elevation: Use extremely soft,… → Micro-Gradients: Occasional, barely…
  • The user wants flat design with subtle shadows and improved usability
  • SKILL.md covers When to Use, Core Principles, Visual DNA and Web Implementation, plus 3 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Flat Design 2 is an agent skill from sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills. Web and App implementation guide for Flat Design 2.0 (Semi-Flat). Trigger when the user wants flat design with subtle shadows and improved usability.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.2k 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 Mobile, covering UX design. The repository describes itself as: AAS Core is the local, agent-first control plane for complete catalog discovery, agent-owned selection, stack validation, and planning, backed by 2,400+ agentic skills. Includes… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • The user wants flat design with subtle shadows and improved usability
  • Tasks that involve UX design

Example prompts

  • “/flat-design-2”

Workflow steps

3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Mostly Flat: The primary aesthetic remains 2D and solid.
  2. Subtle Elevation: Use extremely soft, large-spread shadows strictly to indicate interactable elements (buttons, floating action buttons)…
  3. Micro-Gradients: Occasional, barely noticeable linear gradients to prevent large surfaces from feeling dead.

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit ec02547. 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 (its code samples are css, swift, dart, javascript and kotlin).

    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

Flat Design 2 loads about 2.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 41 tokens; SKILL.md has 323 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~41
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.2k

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 sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills at commit ec02547, republished under its MIT licence (© sickn33). 323 words, ~2,151 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/flat-design-2/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
flat-design-2
description
Web and App implementation guide for Flat Design 2.0 (Semi-Flat). Trigger when the user wants flat design with subtle shadows and improved usability.
date_added
2026-06-17
risk
safe
source
self
source_type
self

Flat Design 2.0 (Semi-Flat)

"Flat aesthetics, but with subtle hints of physics to communicate interactability."

When to Use

Use this sub-style when the user's request matches the aesthetic described above. This is a child reference of the design-it skill and is not meant to be triggered directly.

Core Principles

  1. Mostly Flat: The primary aesthetic remains 2D and solid.
  2. Subtle Elevation: Use extremely soft, large-spread shadows strictly to indicate interactable elements (buttons, floating action buttons) or layers (modals).
  3. Micro-Gradients: Occasional, barely noticeable linear gradients to prevent large surfaces from feeling dead.

Visual DNA

  • Colors: Pairs well with Warm Tech or Earth-Grounded Elegance.
  • Typography: Clean, readable sans-serifs.
  • Shadows: Shadows must be low opacity, high blur, and usually tinted with the background color, not pure black.

Web Implementation

  • CSS Example:
css
:root {
  --shadow-color: rgba(43, 48, 58, 0.08); /* Tinted shadow */
}

.flat2-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px;
  /* Very subtle, diffuse shadow */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow-color);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.flat2-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(43, 48, 58, 0.12);
}

.flat2-btn {
  background: var(--cta-highlight);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  color: white;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

App Implementation

SwiftUI
swift
struct SemiFlatCard: View {
    @State private var isPressed = false
    
    var body: some View {
        VStack(alignment: .leading, spacing: 16) {
            Text("Semi-Flat Card")
                .font(.system(size: 18, weight: .semibold))
            Text("Flat aesthetic with just enough depth to hint at interactivity.")
                .font(.system(size: 15))
                .foregroundColor(.secondary)
        }
        .padding(24)
        .background(Color(.systemBackground))
        .cornerRadius(8)
        // The key: very soft, tinted shadow — NOT harsh black
        .shadow(color: Color.black.opacity(0.06), radius: 12, x: 0, y: 4)
        .scaleEffect(isPressed ? 0.98 : 1.0)
        .animation(.easeOut(duration: 0.2), value: isPressed)
        .onLongPressGesture(minimumDuration: .infinity, pressing: { pressing in
            isPressed = pressing
        }, perform: {})
    }
}

struct SemiFlatButton: View {
    var body: some View {
        Button(action: {}) {
            Text("Continue")
                .font(.system(size: 15, weight: .semibold))
                .foregroundColor(.white)
                .padding(.horizontal, 24)
                .padding(.vertical, 12)
                .background(Color.accentColor)
                .cornerRadius(4)
                // Subtle button shadow
                .shadow(color: Color.accentColor.opacity(0.25), radius: 8, x: 0, y: 4)
        }
        .buttonStyle(.plain)
    }
}
  • Shadow color should be tinted (e.g., Color.accentColor.opacity(0.15)), never pure black.
  • Use radius: 10...16 with opacity: 0.05...0.08 — if you can immediately see the shadow, it's too heavy.
  • Add subtle scaleEffect on press to hint at physical feedback.
Flutter
dart
class SemiFlatCard extends StatelessWidget {
  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return Container(
      padding: const EdgeInsets.all(24),
      decoration: BoxDecoration(
        color: Colors.white,
        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
        // Very soft, tinted shadow
        boxShadow: [
          BoxShadow(
            color: const Color(0xFF2B303A).withOpacity(0.08),
            blurRadius: 24,
            offset: const Offset(0, 8),
            spreadRadius: 0,
          ),
        ],
      ),
      child: Column(
        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
        children: [
          const Text('Semi-Flat Card',
            style: TextStyle(fontSize: 18, fontWeight: FontWeight.w600)),
          const SizedBox(height: 16),
          const Text('Flat aesthetic with just enough depth to hint at interactivity.',
            style: TextStyle(fontSize: 15, color: Colors.black54)),
          const SizedBox(height: 20),
          ElevatedButton(
            onPressed: () {},
            style: ElevatedButton.styleFrom(
              elevation: 2,  // Very low — just enough to feel clickable
              shadowColor: Theme.of(context).primaryColor.withOpacity(0.3),
              backgroundColor: Theme.of(context).primaryColor,
              shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(4)),
              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 24, vertical: 12),
            ),
            child: const Text('Continue', style: TextStyle(fontWeight: FontWeight.w600)),
          ),
        ],
      ),
    );
  }
}
  • Use elevation: 1 to elevation: 4 max. Never exceed elevation: 6.
  • Tint the shadowColor to match the card's background or the brand color.
  • Use InkWell for ripple effects and a slight Transform.translate animation on press.
React Native
jsx
const SemiFlatCard = () => (
  <View style={{
    padding: 24,
    backgroundColor: '#FFFFFF',
    borderRadius: 8,
    // Very subtle, diffuse shadow
    shadowColor: '#2B303A',
    shadowOffset: { width: 0, height: 8 },
    shadowOpacity: 0.08,
    shadowRadius: 24,
    // Android
    elevation: 3,
  }}>
    <Text style={{ fontSize: 18, fontWeight: '600', marginBottom: 16 }}>
      Semi-Flat Card
    </Text>
    <Text style={{ fontSize: 15, color: '#666', marginBottom: 20 }}>
      Flat aesthetic with just enough depth to hint at interactivity.
    </Text>
    <Pressable
      style={({ pressed }) => ({
        backgroundColor: '#4A90D9',
        paddingHorizontal: 24,
        paddingVertical: 12,
        borderRadius: 4,
        alignSelf: 'flex-start',
        transform: [{ scale: pressed ? 0.97 : 1 }],
        shadowColor: '#4A90D9',
        shadowOffset: { width: 0, height: 4 },
        shadowOpacity: 0.25,
        shadowRadius: 8,
      })}
    >
      <Text style={{ color: '#FFF', fontWeight: '600' }}>Continue</Text>
    </Pressable>
  </View>
);
  • On iOS use shadowOpacity: 0.05...0.10 with shadowRadius: 16...24 for a diffuse spread.
  • On Android, elevation: 2...4 is equivalent. Avoid going above elevation: 6.
  • Use Pressable with ({ pressed }) style callback for animated press states.
Jetpack Compose
kotlin
@Composable
fun SemiFlatCard() {
    Card(
        modifier = Modifier.fillMaxWidth(),
        shape = RoundedCornerShape(8.dp),
        elevation = CardDefaults.cardElevation(defaultElevation = 2.dp),
        colors = CardDefaults.cardColors(containerColor = Color.White),
    ) {
        Column(modifier = Modifier.padding(24.dp)) {
            Text("Semi-Flat Card", fontSize = 18.sp, fontWeight = FontWeight.SemiBold)
            Spacer(Modifier.height(16.dp))
            Text("Flat aesthetic with just enough depth to hint at interactivity.",
                fontSize = 15.sp, color = Color(0xFF666666))
            Spacer(Modifier.height(20.dp))
            Button(
                onClick = {},
                shape = RoundedCornerShape(4.dp),
                elevation = ButtonDefaults.buttonElevation(defaultElevation = 2.dp),
                contentPadding = PaddingValues(horizontal = 24.dp, vertical = 12.dp),
            ) {
                Text("Continue", fontWeight = FontWeight.SemiBold)
            }
        }
    }
}
  • Use CardDefaults.cardElevation(defaultElevation = 2.dp) — keep it under 4dp.
  • On hover/press: hoveredElevation = 4.dp, pressedElevation = 1.dp for subtle physics.
  • Tint shadows by using Modifier.shadow(elevation, shape, ambientColor, spotColor) with custom tinted colors.

Do's and Don'ts

  • DO: Keep shadows incredibly subtle. If you immediately notice the shadow, it's too dark.
  • DON'T: Use inner shadows, heavy gradients, or skeuomorphic textures.

Limitations

  • This is a styling reference and does not replace environment-specific validation, accessibility testing, or expert review.
  • Ensure appropriate contrast ratios and responsive behaviors are verified separately.

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Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/design-it/flat-design-2 of sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit ec02547

Used in 1 other repository

We found 5 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Flat Design 2

What does Flat Design 2 do?

Web and App implementation guide for Flat Design 2.0 (Semi-Flat). Flat Design 2 is an agent skill from sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills.0 (Semi-Flat).

When should I use Flat Design 2?

Flat Design 2 fits situations like: the user wants flat design with subtle shadows and improved usability; tasks that involve UX design.

How do I install Flat Design 2 in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill flat-design-2 -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/design-it/flat-design-2 in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills) into .claude/skills/flat-design-2 in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Flat Design 2 in Codex?

Run `npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill flat-design-2 -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/design-it/flat-design-2 in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills) into .agents/skills/flat-design-2 in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Flat Design 2 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 sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill flat-design-2 -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/flat-design-2, .gemini/skills/flat-design-2, .github/skills/flat-design-2 and .opencode/skills/flat-design-2 in your project.

What does Flat Design 2 need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Flat Design 2 is instructions for the agent only.

Does Flat Design 2 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 Flat Design 2 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 Flat Design 2 use?

Flat Design 2 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 Flat Design 2 use?

About 2.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.6k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

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Who maintains Flat Design 2?

sickn33 (a GitHub user) maintains it in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, which has 47,343 GitHub stars. The repository holds 1,354 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 7, 2026.

Source: sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.