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Build professional, polished Chrome extension interfaces. Do NOT just explain — execute the workflow.
package.json → React / Vue / Svelte / VanillaIf UI files exist:
prefers-color-scheme or class="dark")Report findings: what's good, what needs improvement, priority fixes.
| Framework | Recommended Stack |
|---|---|
| React | shadcn/ui + Tailwind (best component quality) |
| React (minimal) | Tailwind only + custom compact theme |
| Vue | DaisyUI + Tailwind |
| Svelte | Tailwind + svelte-headlessui |
| Vanilla | Custom CSS with CSS variables |
Apply fixes in priority order:
references/extension-ui-constraints.md)| Surface | Size | Key Constraints |
|---|---|---|
| Popup | max 800x600px | Closes on outside click, no resize |
| Sidepanel | 320-400px wide | Full height, persistent |
| Options page | Full tab | Standard web page |
| Content script UI | Injected | CSS isolation via shadow DOM |
Full details: references/extension-ui-constraints.md
Always implement dark mode. Extensions live in both light/dark browser themes.
/* CSS variables approach */
:root {
--bg: #ffffff;
--text: #111827;
--border: #e5e7eb;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
:root {
--bg: #1f2937;
--text: #f9fafb;
--border: #374151;
}
}
Store user preference override in chrome.storage.sync.
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
#1a73e8 (Google Blue) or brand color#ffffff / #1f2937 dark#dadce0 / #374151 dark#202124 / #f9fafb dark#5f6368 / #9ca3af dark#34a853, Error: #d93025, Warning: #fbbc04ease-out for entrances, ease-in for exitstransform, opacity only)prefers-reduced-motion@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
* {
animation: none !important;
}
}
aria-label:focus-visible removed)button not div, nav for nav)Full checklist: references/accessibility-checklist.md
references/extension-ui-constraints.md — Size limits, layout patterns per surfacereferences/design-system-setup.md — shadcn/ui, DaisyUI, Tailwind setupreferences/ux-patterns.md — Loading, error, empty states, onboardingreferences/accessibility-checklist.md — Full a11y requirements and testingextension-create — Scaffold new extension with framework choiceextension-analyze — Analyze existing extension codebaseextension-assets — Icons, images, asset optimizationname: extension-ui description: "Build polished Chrome extension UIs (popup/sidepanel/options). Analyze existing UI, suggest improvements, set up design systems, enforce a11y and UX best practices."
---
name: extension-ui
description: "Build polished Chrome extension UIs (popup/sidepanel/options). Analyze existing UI, suggest improvements, set up design systems, enforce a11y and UX best practices."
---
# Extension UI
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Build professional, polished Chrome extension interfaces. Do NOT just explain — execute the workflow.
## Workflow (Execute This)
### Step 1: Detect context
1. Check framework: `package.json` → React / Vue / Svelte / Vanilla
2. Check existing UI files: popup, sidepanel, options, content scripts
3. Check if Tailwind / shadcn / DaisyUI already configured
4. Identify extension type: popup-only, sidepanel, full options page
### Step 2: Analyze existing UI
If UI files exist:
- Read component files for layout, spacing, color usage
- Check for dark mode support (`prefers-color-scheme` or `class="dark"`)
- Check accessibility: semantic HTML, aria-labels, focus management
- Check for Chrome design language alignment
Report findings: what's good, what needs improvement, priority fixes.
### Step 3: Recommend UI stack
| Framework | Recommended Stack |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| React | shadcn/ui + Tailwind (best component quality) |
| React (minimal) | Tailwind only + custom compact theme |
| Vue | DaisyUI + Tailwind |
| Svelte | Tailwind + svelte-headlessui |
| Vanilla | Custom CSS with CSS variables |
### Step 4: Implement improvements
Apply fixes in priority order:
1. Dark mode support (critical — many users use dark mode)
2. Proper sizing constraints (see `references/extension-ui-constraints.md`)
3. Typography and spacing for small surfaces
4. Accessibility fixes (keyboard nav, aria, focus)
5. Loading/error/empty states
6. Animations (subtle, fast, purposeful)
---
## Extension UI Constraints (Summary)
| Surface | Size | Key Constraints |
| ----------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Popup | max 800x600px | Closes on outside click, no resize |
| Sidepanel | 320-400px wide | Full height, persistent |
| Options page | Full tab | Standard web page |
| Content script UI | Injected | CSS isolation via shadow DOM |
Full details: `references/extension-ui-constraints.md`
---
## Dark Mode (Required)
Always implement dark mode. Extensions live in both light/dark browser themes.
```css
/* CSS variables approach */
:root {
--bg: #ffffff;
--text: #111827;
--border: #e5e7eb;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
:root {
--bg: #1f2937;
--text: #f9fafb;
--border: #374151;
}
}
```
Store user preference override in `chrome.storage.sync`.
---
## Typography for Small Surfaces
- Base font: system font stack — no custom fonts (bundle size + render speed)
- Popup base size: 13-14px (readable without overflow)
- Line height: 1.4-1.5 (tighter than web default)
- Font weights: 400 (body), 500 (label), 600 (heading)
```css
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
```
---
## Color Palette (Chrome-aligned)
- Primary: `#1a73e8` (Google Blue) or brand color
- Surface: `#ffffff` / `#1f2937` dark
- Border: `#dadce0` / `#374151` dark
- Text primary: `#202124` / `#f9fafb` dark
- Text secondary: `#5f6368` / `#9ca3af` dark
- Success: `#34a853`, Error: `#d93025`, Warning: `#fbbc04`
---
## Animations
- Duration: 100-200ms (popup feels instant)
- Easing: `ease-out` for entrances, `ease-in` for exits
- Avoid layout-triggering animations (`transform`, `opacity` only)
- Always respect `prefers-reduced-motion`
```css
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
* {
animation: none !important;
}
}
```
---
## Accessibility Checklist (Quick)
- [ ] Tab order logical, all interactive elements reachable
- [ ] Icon-only buttons have `aria-label`
- [ ] Color contrast 4.5:1 minimum
- [ ] Focus visible (not just `:focus-visible` removed)
- [ ] Semantic HTML (`button` not `div`, `nav` for nav)
Full checklist: `references/accessibility-checklist.md`
---
## References
- `references/extension-ui-constraints.md` — Size limits, layout patterns per surface
- `references/design-system-setup.md` — shadcn/ui, DaisyUI, Tailwind setup
- `references/ux-patterns.md` — Loading, error, empty states, onboarding
- `references/accessibility-checklist.md` — Full a11y requirements and testing
## Related Skills
- `extension-create` — Scaffold new extension with framework choice
- `extension-analyze` — Analyze existing extension codebase
- `extension-assets` — Icons, images, asset optimization
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