Claude Code type-scale skill for typography ratios and CSS tokens
Calculate sizes from a base and a ratio. Output pixels, rem units, CSS variables, suggested elements, and line heights.
中文Install in Claude Code
A local Claude Code project. Provide the body base size, scale ratio, and interface type.
- Review `.claude/skills/type-scale/SKILL.md` and its requirements at the pinned GitHub commit.
- Create `.claude/skills/type-scale/` in your project and save the reviewed file as `.claude/skills/type-scale/SKILL.md`.
- Start Claude Code from that project's root, then select `/type-scale` in the slash menu.
Example task
Invoke /type-scale in Claude Code and calculate a scale for this fictional dashboard.
interface `museum dashboard` | base `16px` | ratio `1.250` | root size `16px`
output requires `CSS custom properties`, rem values, and element suggestionsWhat to check
Keep `16px` for body text, then `20px` and `25px` for the next headings. With a `16px` root these map to `1.25rem` and `1.5625rem`. Output `CSS custom properties`.
Original SKILL.md on GitHub · Updated
Frequently asked question
How do I pick a scale for a dense interface?
Ratios control the gap between steps. Use a smaller gap for dense data while keeping headings above the base size.