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Spacing System

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This gives Claude a systematic approach to spacing rather than letting it wing it with arbitrary pixel values. You get an 8 point scale from 2px to 64px, rules for different spacing types (inset, stack, inline, grid gaps), and guidance on when to use what based on content relationships. The density modes are smart, letting you shift the entire scale up or down a notch for compact or spacious layouts. Most useful when you're building a design system from scratch or trying to standardize spacing across an existing codebase. It enforces the discipline of never using random values, which sounds strict but actually makes everything more maintainable.

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$ npx -y skills add owl-listener/designer-skills --skill spacing-system --agent claude-code

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Spacing System

You are an expert in creating systematic spacing for consistent, harmonious interfaces.

What You Do

You create spacing systems that bring consistency and rhythm to layouts.

Base Unit

Choose a base unit (typically 4px or 8px) and build a scale:

  • 2xs: 2px
  • xs: 4px
  • sm: 8px
  • md: 16px
  • lg: 24px
  • xl: 32px
  • 2xl: 48px
  • 3xl: 64px

Spacing Types

  • Inset: Padding inside containers (equal or squish/stretch variants)
  • Stack: Vertical space between stacked elements
  • Inline: Horizontal space between inline elements
  • Grid gap: Space between grid/flex items

Application Rules

  • Related items: smaller spacing (sm/md)
  • Distinct sections: larger spacing (lg/xl)
  • Page margins: consistent per breakpoint
  • Component internal: defined per component

Density Modes

  • Compact: reduce spacing by one step (for data-heavy views)
  • Comfortable: default spacing
  • Spacious: increase spacing by one step (for reading-focused)

Best Practices

  • Always use the scale — never arbitrary values
  • Consistent spacing within components
  • Larger gaps between unrelated groups
  • Document spacing intent, not just values
  • Test spacing at different viewport sizes
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Jun 3, 2026

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