
Adapt
Take a desktop-first or single-context design and adapt breakpoints, touch targets, and layouts for mobile, tablet, print, or other platforms.
Overview
Adapt is an agent skill for the Build phase that adapts existing designs across screen sizes, devices, and platforms using breakpoints and context-aware layout decisions.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/pbakaus/impeccable --skill adaptWhat is this skill?
- MANDATORY prep: invoke `/impeccable` and its Context Gathering Protocol; run `/impeccable teach` if no design context ex
- Maps source assumptions (large screen, mouse, fast connection) against target device and usage context
- Covers touch vs mouse, orientation, resolution, offline/slow networks, and glance vs focused reading
- Structured assessment of adaptation challenge before changing layout or component behavior
- User-invocable with argument hint for target and context (mobile, tablet, print, etc.)
Adoption & trust: 82.5k installs on skills.sh; 35.9k GitHub stars; 3/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
Your interface was designed for one viewport and input model, and it breaks or feels wrong on mobile, tablet, or other contexts users actually use.
Who is it for?
Indie SaaS teams retrofitting responsive behavior or expanding from desktop-only to mobile and tablet without a separate redesign project.
Skip if: Net-new product vision with no baseline UI—establish Impeccable design context with `/impeccable teach` first; not for native-only store listing ASO (use launch-focused skills).
When should I use this skill?
User mentions responsive design, mobile layouts, breakpoints, viewport adaptation, or cross-device compatibility.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You get a context-aware responsive adaptation plan and implementation aligned with Impeccable design context and real device constraints.
- Source vs target context assessment
- Breakpoint and layout adaptation changes for stated devices/contexts
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
How it compares
Impeccable-gated responsive adaptation protocol, not a one-shot “add Tailwind breakpoints” generator.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is adapt for?
Solo builders maintaining web or hybrid apps who need structured responsive and cross-device adaptation guided by Impeccable.
When should I use adapt?
During Build on the frontend when the user mentions responsive design, mobile layouts, breakpoints, viewport adaptation, or cross-device compatibility.
Is adapt safe to install?
Review the Security Audits panel on this Prism page; expect agent edits to layout CSS and component structure across breakpoints.
Workflow Chain
Requires first: skill pbakaus impeccable impeccable
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Adapt
Adapt existing designs to work effectively across different contexts - different screen sizes, devices, platforms, or use cases. ## MANDATORY PREPARATION Invoke /impeccable — it contains design principles, anti-patterns, and the **Context Gathering Protocol**. Follow the protocol before proceeding — if no design context exists yet, you MUST run /impeccable teach first. Additionally gather: target platforms/devices and usage contexts. --- ## Assess Adaptation Challenge Understand what needs adaptation and why: 1. **Identify the source context**: - What was it designed for originally? (Desktop web? Mobile app?) - What assumptions were made? (Large screen? Mouse input? Fast connection?) - What works well in current context? 2. **Understand target context**: - **Device**: Mobile, tablet, desktop, TV, watch, print? - **Input method**: Touch, mouse, keyboard, voice, gamepad? - **Screen constraints**: Size, resolution, orientation? - **Connection**: Fast wifi, slow 3G, offline? - **Usage context**: On-the-go vs desk, quick glance vs focused reading? - **User expectations**: What do users expect on this platform? 3. **Identify adaptation challenges**: - What won't fit? (Content, navigation, features) - What won't work? (Hover states on touch, tiny touch targets) - What's inappropriate? (Desktop patterns on mobile, mobile patterns on desktop) **CRITICAL**: Adaptation is not just scaling - it's rethinking the experience for the new context. ## Plan Adaptation Strategy Create context-appropriate strategy: ### Mobile Adaptation (Desktop → Mobile) **Layout Strategy**: - Single column instead of multi-column - Vertical stacking instead of side-by-side - Full-width components instead of fixed widths - Bottom navigation instead of top/side navigation **Interaction Strategy**: - Touch targets 44x44px minimum (not hover-dependent) - Swipe gestures where appropriate (lists, carousels) - Bottom sheets instead of dropdowns - Thumbs-first design (controls within thumb reach) - Larger tap areas with more spacing **Content Strategy**: - Progressive disclosure (don't show everything at once) - Prioritize primary content (secondary content in tabs/accordions) - Shorter text (more concise) - Larger text (16px minimum) **Navigation Strategy**: - Hamburger menu or bottom navigation - Reduce navigation complexity - Sticky headers for context - Back button in navigation flow ### Tablet Adaptation (Hybrid Approach) **Layout Strategy**: - Two-column layouts (not single or three-column) - Side panels for secondary content - Master-detail views (list + detail) - Adaptive based on orientation (portrait vs landscape) **Interaction Strategy**: - Support both touch and pointer - Touch targets 44x44px but allow denser layouts than phone - Side navigation drawers - Multi-column forms where appropriate ### Desktop Adaptation (Mobile → Desktop) **Layout Strategy**: - Multi-column layouts (use horizontal space) - Side navigation always visible - Multiple information panels simultaneously - Fixed widths with max-width constraints (don't stretch to 4K) **Interaction Strategy**: - Hover states for additional information - Keyboard shortcuts - Right-click context menus - Drag and drop where helpful - Multi-select with Shift/Cmd **Content Strategy**: - Show more information upfront (less progressive disclosure) - Data tables with many columns - Richer visualizations - More detailed descriptions ### Print Adaptation (Screen → Print) **Layout Strategy**: - Page breaks at logical points - Remove navigation, footer, intera