| name | responsive-layout-math |
| description | Derive, review, and debug responsive web layout math for fluid widths, media query ranges, viewport units, percentages, and CSS clamp() formulas. Use when building responsive layouts, converting fixed designs to fluid CSS, calculating breakpoints, choosing vw/svw/lvw/dvw units, or deciding whether CSS math or JavaScript measurement should own a layout behavior. |
| license | MIT |
| compatibility | Codex, Claude Code, and other Agent Skills-compatible clients. |
| metadata | {"version":"0.1.0","displayName":"Responsive Layout Math","category":"Frontend","tags":"frontend,css,responsive-design,layout,math"} |
Responsive Layout Math
Use this skill to turn fixed layout intentions into proportional, bounded, and testable responsive CSS. It is strongest when the task involves deriving a formula rather than picking arbitrary breakpoint values.
Quick Start
- Read
guidelines.md to select the smallest relevant file set.
- Load
references/fluid-layouts/rules.md for implementation decisions.
- Load
references/fluid-layouts/examples.md when editing code.
- Use
workflows/design-fluid-layout.md for multi-step derivation or debugging.
Contents
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|
guidelines.md | Routes tasks to the right reference files |
references/source-map.md | Book source and chapter/section traceability |
references/fluid-layouts/knowledge.md | Core concepts and terminology |
references/fluid-layouts/rules.md | Practical rules, guidelines, and exceptions |
references/fluid-layouts/examples.md | Bad/good examples and refactoring approach |
references/fluid-layouts/patterns.md | Reusable formula and implementation patterns |
references/fluid-layouts/checklist.md | Review checklist and red flags |
workflows/design-fluid-layout.md | Step-by-step workflow |
Source
Derived from Math for Web Design by Paul McFedries, Chapter 6: The mathematics of responsive design.
Citations are tracked in references/source-map.md.
