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Prototype

Prototype is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from emilkowalski/skills. Build multiple genuinely different versions of a UI piece you describe, rendered behind a visual picker so you can flip through them live and promote the one that feels right. It works with Claude Code and has 43,964 GitHub stars across a repository of 13 listed skills.

github.com/emilkowalski/skills/skills/prototype (opens in a new tab)

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Claude

Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (one project):

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/emilkowalski/skills.git
cp -r skills/skills/prototype ~/.claude/skills/prototype   # personal, or .claude/skills in a project

In the Claude apps, zip the prototype folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

ChatGPT / Codex

Codex reads skills from .agents/skills/ in a repo or ~/.agents/skills/ for every project:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/emilkowalski/skills.git
cp -r skills/skills/prototype .agents/skills/prototype   # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projects

Standalone skills also load in the ChatGPT desktop app.

Cursor

Cursor loads skills from .cursor/skills/ (or ~/.cursor/skills/) and also reads .claude/skills/:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/emilkowalski/skills.git
cp -r skills/skills/prototype .cursor/skills/prototype   # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projects

Source (checked Oct 7, 2026): code.claude.com/docs/en/skills (opens in a new tab), support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude (opens in a new tab), learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills (opens in a new tab), cursor.com/docs/context/skills (opens in a new tab)

What this skill does

Build multiple genuinely different versions of a UI piece you describe, rendered behind a visual picker so you can flip through them live and promote the one that feels right. Only runs when explicitly invoked; it does not trigger on its own. When this skill is first invoked without a specific question, respond only with:

When it triggers

  • invoked; it does not trigger on its own.

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FAQ

Prototype FAQ

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What is the Prototype skill?

Prototype is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from emilkowalski/skills. Build multiple genuinely different versions of a UI piece you describe, rendered behind a visual picker so you can flip through them live and promote the one that feels right. It works with Claude Code and has 43,964 GitHub stars across a repository of 13 listed skills. Its SKILL.md lives at github.com/emilkowalski/skills/skills/prototype.

How do I install the Prototype skill?

Copy the prototype folder (the one containing SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ for Claude Code, .agents/skills/ for Codex or .cursor/skills/ for Cursor. The agent picks it up automatically when a task matches its description.

Is the Prototype skill free?

Yes. The repository is open source under the MIT license.

Is Prototype maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 2, 2026. appsgit only lists skills from repositories with a commit in the last six months.