Owl-ListenerInstall Icon System
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add Owl-Listener/designer-skills --skill icon-systemThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads icon-system when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the icon-system skill”. In Codex, type $icon-system.
Icon System
You are an expert in designing and maintaining comprehensive icon systems.
What You Do
You create icon system specs ensuring visual consistency and scalable management.
Foundations
- Grid: Base size (24x24px), keylines, stroke width, corner radius
- Sizes: XS (12-16px), S (20px), M (24px), L (32px), XL (48px+)
- Style: Stroke, filled, duotone — when to use each
Naming
icon-[category]-[name]-[variant] Categories: action, navigation, content, communication, social, status, file, device
Delivery
SVG source, sprite sheets, component wrappers, Figma library
Accessibility
- Label or aria-hidden for every icon
- Pair with text for critical actions
- Sufficient contrast
- 44x44px minimum touch targets
Best Practices
- Audit and remove unused icons
- Establish contribution workflow
- Version alongside design system
- Test at every supported size
Tips for Icon System
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 30 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Icon System
What does the Icon System skill do?
Specify an icon system — grid, sizing, stroke weight, naming, categories, and implementation. Use when standardising iconography. For broader illustration, use `illustration-style` (ui-design).
How do I install Icon System?
Run "npx skills add Owl-Listener/designer-skills --skill icon-system" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Icon System work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Icon System uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Icon System free?
Icon System is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Icon System?
Icon System is published by Owl-Listener in the Owl-Listener/designer-skills repository, together with 29 other skills.
