design-system-reference

name	design-system-reference
description	Compare real-world design-system patterns when specifying, auditing, or naming a component and current external references would improve the decision.

Design system reference

Use this skill to benchmark a component or pattern against established design systems.

Workflow

1. Define the exact component, state, or interaction under review.
2. Read the relevant section of the cross-industry catalog.
3. Open three to five primary design-system sources and verify that their guidance is current.
4. Separate broad consensus from stack-specific conventions.
5. Prefer the project's existing vocabulary and primitives unless evidence supports a change.
6. Cite the primary sources that shaped the recommendation.

Do not treat the catalog as a timeless authority. External APIs and documentation drift, so verify details before implementation.