nexu-io/open-design/plugins/_official/atoms/direction-picker/SKILL.md
direction-picker
Optional 3-5 direction picker for users who explicitly ask to compare visual directions.
- Source repository stars
- 91,167
- Declared platforms
- 0
- Static risk flags
- 0
- Last source update
- 2026-08-25
- Source checked
- 2026-08-25
Decision brief
What it does: where it fits
Generative work benefits from explicit divergence before it converges. This atom defines how to present 3–5 distinct visual / structural / tonal directions when the user explicitly asks to see or compare direction options. Only in that case, emit one inline with a direction-card…
Not for
- More than 5 directions on one turn (decision fatigue).
- Two directions that are minor variations of each other.
Compatibility matrix
Platform support, with evidence labels
| Platform | Status | Evidence | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codex | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Claude Code | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Cursor | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Gemini CLI | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
Installation
Inspect first. Install second.
The source command is displayed only when detected. A safe inspection prompt is always available so your agent can explain every action before execution.
npx skills add https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design --skill "plugins/_official/atoms/direction-picker"Inspect the Agent Skill "direction-picker" from https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design/blob/edfa6b5f447e95cb120eae030f03baba00dc34de/plugins/_official/atoms/direction-picker/SKILL.md at commit edfa6b5f447e95cb120eae030f03baba00dc34de. List every install step, command, network request, credential, file read/write, external action, and rollback step. Explain whether it fits my task. Do not install or execute anything until I approve.
Workflow
What the source asks the agent to do
- 01
Convergence
When a picker was explicitly requested, the atom completes when the submitted form answer contains a direction id. The agent's next turn must lock onto that direction — backtracking forces a fresh devloop iteration of the picker stage.
When a picker was explicitly requested, the atom completes when the submitted form answer contains a direction id. The agent's next turn must lock onto that direction — backtracking forces a fresh devloop iteration of t… - 02
Anti-patterns the prompt fragment forbids
More than 5 directions on one turn (decision fatigue).
More than 5 directions on one turn (decision fatigue).Two directions that are minor variations of each other.Locking the user into a single direction with cosmetic alternates
Permission review
Static risk signals and limitations
No configured static risk pattern was detected
This is not proof of safety. Runtime behavior, indirect dependencies, and hidden external systems are outside the static scan.
Evidence record
Why each signal appears
| Signal | Value | Evidence type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality score | 65/100 | Computed | Documentation, specificity, maintenance, and trust rules |
| Repository stars | 91,167 | Source | Repository attention, not individual Skill quality |
| Compatibility | 0 platforms | Source | Declared in the catalog source record |
| Usage guide | automated source guide | Editorial | Generated or reviewed according to the visible evidence level |
Pinned source
Provenance and original SKILL.md
- Repository
- nexu-io/open-design
- Skill path
- plugins/_official/atoms/direction-picker/SKILL.md
- Commit
- edfa6b5f447e95cb120eae030f03baba00dc34de
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Collected
- 2026-08-25
- Default branch
- main
View the original SKILL.md
Direction picker
Generative work benefits from explicit divergence before it converges.
This atom defines how to present 3–5 distinct visual / structural / tonal
directions when the user explicitly asks to see or compare direction options.
Only in that case, emit one inline <question-form> with a direction-cards
question. The submitted choice returns as the next user message.
The presence of this atom or the plan stage does not trigger a picker. Do not
emit direction cards proactively. When the user has not explicitly requested
options, infer a fitting direction from the brief, active design system, and
known context, then continue.
Convergence
When a picker was explicitly requested, the atom completes when the submitted form answer contains a direction id. The agent's next turn must lock onto that direction — backtracking forces a fresh devloop iteration of the picker stage.
Anti-patterns the prompt fragment forbids
- More than 5 directions on one turn (decision fatigue).
- Two directions that are minor variations of each other.
- Locking the user into a single direction with cosmetic alternates (every direction must be a defensible standalone bet).
Frequently asked questions
What to verify before installation and use
What does the direction-picker source document cover?
Generative work benefits from explicit divergence before it converges. This atom defines how to present 3–5 distinct visual / structural / tonal directions when the user explicitly asks to see or compare direction options. Only in that case, emit one inline with a direction-card…
How do I install direction-picker?
The source record exposes this install command: npx skills add https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design --skill "plugins/_official/atoms/direction-picker". Inspect the command and pinned source before running it.
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