engram-visual-language

name	engram-visual-language
description	Visual language rules for Engram surfaces. Trigger: Any dashboard styling, typography, spacing, or visual identity change.
license	Apache-2.0
metadata	{"author":"gentleman-programming","version":"1.0"}

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• Editing styles.css
• Creating new dashboard sections or states
• Refining layout, spacing, typography, or color use

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Visual Rules

1. The dashboard must feel like Engram, not a generic SaaS admin.
2. Prefer strong hierarchy, fewer containers, and clearer breathing room.
3. Use the TUI-inspired palette and mono/display accents intentionally.
4. Format machine timestamps and raw identifiers into human-scannable UI.
5. Decorative framing must never make content harder to read.

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Density Rules

• Avoid box-inside-box repetition unless it clarifies information grouping.
• Important text must never touch borders or feel cramped.
• Metrics should read instantly.
• Tables should stay clean, aligned, and visually quieter than hero areas.