Agent skill

Layered Design

by sickn33 in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills

Web and App implementation guide for Layered Design. An agent skill from sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills.

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Install Layered Design

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

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills layered-design --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/layered-design .claude/skills/layered-design && 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
layered-design
GitHub stars
47k
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~2.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
341 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
1,493
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Web and App implementation guide for Layered Design. An agent skill from sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills.

  • Works in 3 steps: Explicit Overlap: Elements intentionally… → Clear Stratification: Every layer must… → Parallax Scrolling: Background layers…
  • User wants multiple depth levels
  • 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

Layered Design is an agent skill from sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills. Web and App implementation guide for Layered Design. Trigger when user wants multiple depth levels, floating panels, and overlapping content.

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. 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

  • User wants multiple depth levels
  • Floating panels
  • Overlapping content

Example prompts

  • “/layered-design”

Workflow steps

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

  1. Explicit Overlap: Elements intentionally overlap each other to break the grid and show depth.
  2. Clear Stratification: Every layer must be visually distinct via shadow, border, or contrasting color.
  3. Parallax Scrolling: Background layers move slower than foreground layers during interaction/scrolling.

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 680176d. 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

Layered Design loads about 2.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 39 tokens; SKILL.md has 341 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~39
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 680176d, republished under its MIT licence (© sickn33). 341 words, ~2,235 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/layered-design/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
layered-design
description
Web and App implementation guide for Layered Design. Trigger when user wants multiple depth levels, floating panels, and overlapping content.
date_added
2026-06-17
risk
safe
source
self
source_type
self

Layered Design

"Stacking context. Interfaces built from overlapping, independent layers."

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. Explicit Overlap: Elements intentionally overlap each other to break the grid and show depth.
  2. Clear Stratification: Every layer must be visually distinct via shadow, border, or contrasting color.
  3. Parallax Scrolling: Background layers move slower than foreground layers during interaction/scrolling.

Visual DNA

  • Colors: Monochromatic Brown or Sophisticated Neutral. Layering works best when the background is distinct from the floating elements.
  • Typography: Often large, overlapping text that spans across image and background layers.
  • Spacing: Negative space is required around overlapping elements so they don't feel cluttered.

Web Implementation

  • Heavy use of position: absolute, negative margins, and z-index.
  • CSS Example:
css
.layer-container {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px;
}

.layer-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.layer-text-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2; /* Sits above the image */
  background: white;
  padding: 40px;
  width: 50%;
  margin-top: 200px; /* Pulls it down over the image */
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  /* Optional: border to define edge */
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cta-highlight);
}

App Implementation

SwiftUI
swift
struct LayeredDesignView: View {
    var body: some View {
        ScrollView {
            ZStack(alignment: .top) {
                // Background Image Layer (Back)
                Image("architectural-bg")
                    .resizable()
                    .aspectRatio(contentMode: .fill)
                    .frame(height: 400)
                    .offset(x: 40, y: 0) // Shifted right
                    .zIndex(1)
                
                // Content Card Layer (Front)
                VStack(alignment: .leading, spacing: 16) {
                    Text("Stacking Context")
                        .font(.largeTitle).bold()
                    Text("This card intentionally overlaps the background image to create depth without relying on a grid.")
                        .foregroundColor(.secondary)
                }
                .padding(40)
                .background(Color.white)
                .shadow(color: Color.black.opacity(0.1), radius: 30, y: 20)
                .offset(x: -40, y: 200) // Shifted left and pulled down
                .zIndex(2)
            }
            .padding(.bottom, 200) // Account for the offset
        }
    }
}
  • ZStack is the foundation of layered design in SwiftUI.
  • Use .offset() to intentionally break the alignment and create overlapping compositions.
  • Explicitly set .zIndex() if your offsets might cause unexpected paint orders.
Flutter
dart
class LayeredDesignScreen extends StatelessWidget {
  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return Scaffold(
      body: SingleChildScrollView(
        child: SizedBox(
          height: 600, // Fixed height stack or use constraints
          child: Stack(
            children: [
              // Background Image Layer
              Positioned(
                top: 0,
                right: -40, // Shifted offscreen right
                width: MediaQuery.of(context).size.width * 0.8,
                height: 400,
                child: Image.asset('assets/architectural-bg.jpg', fit: BoxFit.cover),
              ),
              
              // Content Card Layer
              Positioned(
                top: 250, // Overlaps the bottom of the image
                left: 20, // Overlaps the left of the image
                width: MediaQuery.of(context).size.width * 0.7,
                child: Container(
                  padding: const EdgeInsets.all(40),
                  decoration: BoxDecoration(
                    color: Colors.white,
                    boxShadow: [
                      BoxShadow(color: Colors.black.withOpacity(0.1), blurRadius: 30, offset: const Offset(0, 20))
                    ],
                  ),
                  child: Column(
                    crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                    children: const [
                      Text('Stacking Context', style: TextStyle(fontSize: 32, fontWeight: FontWeight.bold)),
                      SizedBox(height: 16),
                      Text('This card intentionally overlaps the background image.', style: TextStyle(color: Colors.grey)),
                    ],
                  ),
                ),
              ),
            ],
          ),
        ),
      ),
    );
  }
}
  • The Stack widget with Positioned children is required.
  • You can use negative values in Positioned (e.g., right: -40) to bleed layers off the edge of the screen, which is a common trope in layered design.
React Native
jsx
const LayeredDesignScreen = () => {
  return (
    <ScrollView style={{ flex: 1, backgroundColor: '#F8F8F8' }}>
      <View style={{ height: 600 }}>
        
        {/* Background Image Layer */}
        <Image 
          source={{ uri: 'https://example.com/architectural-bg.jpg' }}
          style={{
            position: 'absolute',
            top: 0,
            right: -40,
            width: '80%',
            height: 400,
            zIndex: 1,
          }}
        />

        {/* Content Card Layer */}
        <View style={{
          position: 'absolute',
          top: 250,
          left: 20,
          width: '70%',
          backgroundColor: '#FFF',
          padding: 40,
          zIndex: 2,
          // Deep shadow to separate the layers
          shadowColor: '#000', shadowOffset: { width: 0, height: 20 },
          shadowOpacity: 0.1, shadowRadius: 30, elevation: 15,
        }}>
          <Text style={{ fontSize: 32, fontWeight: 'bold', marginBottom: 16 }}>Stacking Context</Text>
          <Text style={{ color: '#666' }}>This card intentionally overlaps the background image.</Text>
        </View>

      </View>
    </ScrollView>
  );
};
  • Heavy use of position: 'absolute' inside a relative container.
  • Manage zIndex explicitly. Note that on Android, elevation also controls Z-indexing, so the card must have a higher elevation than the image.
Jetpack Compose
kotlin
@Composable
fun LayeredDesignScreen() {
    Column(modifier = Modifier.verticalScroll(rememberScrollState())) {
        Box(modifier = Modifier.height(600.dp).fillMaxWidth()) {
            
            // Background Image Layer
            Image(
                painter = painterResource(id = R.drawable.architectural_bg),
                contentDescription = null,
                contentScale = ContentScale.Crop,
                modifier = Modifier
                    .align(Alignment.TopEnd)
                    .offset(x = 40.dp) // Bleed off right edge
                    .width(300.dp)
                    .height(400.dp)
                    .zIndex(1f)
            )
            
            // Content Card Layer
            Box(
                modifier = Modifier
                    .align(Alignment.TopStart)
                    .offset(x = 20.dp, y = 250.dp) // Overlap the image
                    .width(280.dp)
                    .zIndex(2f)
                    .shadow(30.dp)
                    .background(Color.White)
                    .padding(40.dp)
            ) {
                Column {
                    Text("Stacking Context", fontSize = 32.sp, fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold)
                    Spacer(Modifier.height(16.dp))
                    Text("This card intentionally overlaps the background image.", color = Color.Gray)
                }
            }
        }
    }
}
  • Box acts as your stack.
  • Use Modifier.align() to set the baseline position, then Modifier.offset() to push it out of grid alignment.
  • Modifier.zIndex() ensures the content card always renders on top of the image.

Do's and Don'ts

  • DO: Use contrasting colors or drop shadows where layers intersect so the boundary is clear.
  • DON'T: Trap interactive elements (like buttons) underneath other layers where they cannot be clicked.

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/layered-design of sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 680176d

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 Layered Design

What does Layered Design do?

Web and App implementation guide for Layered Design. An agent skill from sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills. Layered Design is an agent skill from sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills. Web and App implementation guide for Layered Design.

When should I use Layered Design?

Layered Design fits situations like: user wants multiple depth levels; floating panels; overlapping content.

How do I install Layered Design in Claude Code?

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

How do I install Layered Design in Codex?

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

Can I use Layered Design 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 layered-design -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/layered-design, .gemini/skills/layered-design, .github/skills/layered-design and .opencode/skills/layered-design in your project.

What does Layered Design need to run?

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

Does Layered Design 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 Layered Design 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 Layered Design use?

Layered Design 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 Layered Design use?

About 2.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.9k 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 Layered Design?

sickn33 (a GitHub user) maintains it in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, which has 47,379 GitHub stars. The repository holds 1,493 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 9, 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.