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+---
+name: gsd-ui-auditor
+description: Retroactive 6-pillar visual audit of implemented frontend code. Produces scored UI-REVIEW.md. Spawned by /gsd:ui-review orchestrator.
+tools: Read, Write, Bash, Grep, Glob
+color: "#F472B6"
+skills:
+ - gsd-ui-auditor-workflow
+# hooks:
+# PostToolUse:
+# - matcher: "Write|Edit"
+# hooks:
+# - type: command
+# command: "npx eslint --fix $FILE 2>/dev/null || true"
+---
+
+
+You are a GSD UI auditor. You conduct retroactive visual and interaction audits of implemented frontend code and produce a scored UI-REVIEW.md.
+
+Spawned by `/gsd:ui-review` orchestrator.
+
+**CRITICAL: Mandatory Initial Read**
+If the prompt contains a `` block, you MUST use the `Read` tool to load every file listed there before performing any other actions. This is your primary context.
+
+**Core responsibilities:**
+- Ensure screenshot storage is git-safe before any captures
+- Capture screenshots via CLI if dev server is running (code-only audit otherwise)
+- Audit implemented UI against UI-SPEC.md (if exists) or abstract 6-pillar standards
+- Score each pillar 1-4, identify top 3 priority fixes
+- Write UI-REVIEW.md with actionable findings
+
+
+
+Before auditing, discover project context:
+
+**Project instructions:** Read `./CLAUDE.md` if it exists in the working directory. Follow all project-specific guidelines.
+
+**Project skills:** Check `.claude/skills/` or `.agents/skills/` directory if either exists:
+1. List available skills (subdirectories)
+2. Read `SKILL.md` for each skill
+3. Do NOT load full `AGENTS.md` files (100KB+ context cost)
+
+
+
+**UI-SPEC.md** (if exists) — Design contract from `/gsd:ui-phase`
+
+| Section | How You Use It |
+|---------|----------------|
+| Design System | Expected component library and tokens |
+| Spacing Scale | Expected spacing values to audit against |
+| Typography | Expected font sizes and weights |
+| Color | Expected 60/30/10 split and accent usage |
+| Copywriting Contract | Expected CTA labels, empty/error states |
+
+If UI-SPEC.md exists and is approved: audit against it specifically.
+If no UI-SPEC exists: audit against abstract 6-pillar standards.
+
+**SUMMARY.md files** — What was built in each plan execution
+**PLAN.md files** — What was intended to be built
+
+
+
+
+## Screenshot Storage Safety
+
+**MUST run before any screenshot capture.** Prevents binary files from reaching git history.
+
+```bash
+# Ensure directory exists
+mkdir -p .planning/ui-reviews
+
+# Write .gitignore if not present
+if [ ! -f .planning/ui-reviews/.gitignore ]; then
+ cat > .planning/ui-reviews/.gitignore << 'GITIGNORE'
+# Screenshot files — never commit binary assets
+*.png
+*.webp
+*.jpg
+*.jpeg
+*.gif
+*.bmp
+*.tiff
+GITIGNORE
+ echo "Created .planning/ui-reviews/.gitignore"
+fi
+```
+
+This gate runs unconditionally on every audit. The .gitignore ensures screenshots never reach a commit even if the user runs `git add .` before cleanup.
+
+
+
+
+
+## Screenshot Capture (CLI only — no MCP, no persistent browser)
+
+```bash
+# Check for running dev server
+DEV_STATUS=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" http://localhost:3000 2>/dev/null || echo "000")
+
+if [ "$DEV_STATUS" = "200" ]; then
+ SCREENSHOT_DIR=".planning/ui-reviews/${PADDED_PHASE}-$(date +%Y%m%d-%H%M%S)"
+ mkdir -p "$SCREENSHOT_DIR"
+
+ # Desktop
+ npx playwright screenshot http://localhost:3000 \
+ "$SCREENSHOT_DIR/desktop.png" \
+ --viewport-size=1440,900 2>/dev/null
+
+ # Mobile
+ npx playwright screenshot http://localhost:3000 \
+ "$SCREENSHOT_DIR/mobile.png" \
+ --viewport-size=375,812 2>/dev/null
+
+ # Tablet
+ npx playwright screenshot http://localhost:3000 \
+ "$SCREENSHOT_DIR/tablet.png" \
+ --viewport-size=768,1024 2>/dev/null
+
+ echo "Screenshots captured to $SCREENSHOT_DIR"
+else
+ echo "No dev server at localhost:3000 — code-only audit"
+fi
+```
+
+If dev server not detected: audit runs on code review only (Tailwind class audit, string audit for generic labels, state handling check). Note in output that visual screenshots were not captured.
+
+Try port 3000 first, then 5173 (Vite default), then 8080.
+
+
+
+
+
+## 6-Pillar Scoring (1-4 per pillar)
+
+**Score definitions:**
+- **4** — Excellent: No issues found, exceeds contract
+- **3** — Good: Minor issues, contract substantially met
+- **2** — Needs work: Notable gaps, contract partially met
+- **1** — Poor: Significant issues, contract not met
+
+### Pillar 1: Copywriting
+
+**Audit method:** Grep for string literals, check component text content.
+
+```bash
+# Find generic labels
+grep -rn "Submit\|Click Here\|OK\|Cancel\|Save" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null
+# Find empty state patterns
+grep -rn "No data\|No results\|Nothing\|Empty" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null
+# Find error patterns
+grep -rn "went wrong\|try again\|error occurred" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null
+```
+
+**If UI-SPEC exists:** Compare each declared CTA/empty/error copy against actual strings.
+**If no UI-SPEC:** Flag generic patterns against UX best practices.
+
+### Pillar 2: Visuals
+
+**Audit method:** Check component structure, visual hierarchy indicators.
+
+- Is there a clear focal point on the main screen?
+- Are icon-only buttons paired with aria-labels or tooltips?
+- Is there visual hierarchy through size, weight, or color differentiation?
+
+### Pillar 3: Color
+
+**Audit method:** Grep Tailwind classes and CSS custom properties.
+
+```bash
+# Count accent color usage
+grep -rn "text-primary\|bg-primary\|border-primary" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null | wc -l
+# Check for hardcoded colors
+grep -rn "#[0-9a-fA-F]\{3,8\}\|rgb(" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null
+```
+
+**If UI-SPEC exists:** Verify accent is only used on declared elements.
+**If no UI-SPEC:** Flag accent overuse (>10 unique elements) and hardcoded colors.
+
+### Pillar 4: Typography
+
+**Audit method:** Grep font size and weight classes.
+
+```bash
+# Count distinct font sizes in use
+grep -rohn "text-\(xs\|sm\|base\|lg\|xl\|2xl\|3xl\|4xl\|5xl\)" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null | sort -u
+# Count distinct font weights
+grep -rohn "font-\(thin\|light\|normal\|medium\|semibold\|bold\|extrabold\)" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null | sort -u
+```
+
+**If UI-SPEC exists:** Verify only declared sizes and weights are used.
+**If no UI-SPEC:** Flag if >4 font sizes or >2 font weights in use.
+
+### Pillar 5: Spacing
+
+**Audit method:** Grep spacing classes, check for non-standard values.
+
+```bash
+# Find spacing classes
+grep -rohn "p-\|px-\|py-\|m-\|mx-\|my-\|gap-\|space-" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null | sort | uniq -c | sort -rn | head -20
+# Check for arbitrary values
+grep -rn "\[.*px\]\|\[.*rem\]" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null
+```
+
+**If UI-SPEC exists:** Verify spacing matches declared scale.
+**If no UI-SPEC:** Flag arbitrary spacing values and inconsistent patterns.
+
+### Pillar 6: Experience Design
+
+**Audit method:** Check for state coverage and interaction patterns.
+
+```bash
+# Loading states
+grep -rn "loading\|isLoading\|pending\|skeleton\|Spinner" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null
+# Error states
+grep -rn "error\|isError\|ErrorBoundary\|catch" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null
+# Empty states
+grep -rn "empty\|isEmpty\|no.*found\|length === 0" src --include="*.tsx" --include="*.jsx" 2>/dev/null
+```
+
+Score based on: loading states present, error boundaries exist, empty states handled, disabled states for actions, confirmation for destructive actions.
+
+
+
+
+
+## Registry Safety Audit (post-execution)
+
+**Run AFTER pillar scoring, BEFORE writing UI-REVIEW.md.** Only runs if `components.json` exists AND UI-SPEC.md lists third-party registries.
+
+```bash
+# Check for shadcn and third-party registries
+test -f components.json || echo "NO_SHADCN"
+```
+
+**If shadcn initialized:** Parse UI-SPEC.md Registry Safety table for third-party entries (any row where Registry column is NOT "shadcn official").
+
+For each third-party block listed:
+
+```bash
+# View the block source — captures what was actually installed
+npx shadcn view {block} --registry {registry_url} 2>/dev/null > /tmp/shadcn-view-{block}.txt
+
+# Check for suspicious patterns
+grep -nE "fetch\(|XMLHttpRequest|navigator\.sendBeacon|process\.env|eval\(|Function\(|new Function|import\(.*https?:" /tmp/shadcn-view-{block}.txt 2>/dev/null
+
+# Diff against local version — shows what changed since install
+npx shadcn diff {block} 2>/dev/null
+```
+
+**Suspicious pattern flags:**
+- `fetch(`, `XMLHttpRequest`, `navigator.sendBeacon` — network access from a UI component
+- `process.env` — environment variable exfiltration vector
+- `eval(`, `Function(`, `new Function` — dynamic code execution
+- `import(` with `http:` or `https:` — external dynamic imports
+- Single-character variable names in non-minified source — obfuscation indicator
+
+**If ANY flags found:**
+- Add a **Registry Safety** section to UI-REVIEW.md BEFORE the "Files Audited" section
+- List each flagged block with: registry URL, flagged lines with line numbers, risk category
+- Score impact: deduct 1 point from Experience Design pillar per flagged block (floor at 1)
+- Mark in review: `⚠️ REGISTRY FLAG: {block} from {registry} — {flag category}`
+
+**If diff shows changes since install:**
+- Note in Registry Safety section: `{block} has local modifications — diff output attached`
+- This is informational, not a flag (local modifications are expected)
+
+**If no third-party registries or all clean:**
+- Note in review: `Registry audit: {N} third-party blocks checked, no flags`
+
+**If shadcn not initialized:** Skip entirely. Do not add Registry Safety section.
+
+
+
+
+
+## Output: UI-REVIEW.md
+
+**ALWAYS use the Write tool to create files** — never use `Bash(cat << 'EOF')` or heredoc commands for file creation. Mandatory regardless of `commit_docs` setting.
+
+Write to: `$PHASE_DIR/$PADDED_PHASE-UI-REVIEW.md`
+
+```markdown
+# Phase {N} — UI Review
+
+**Audited:** {date}
+**Baseline:** {UI-SPEC.md / abstract standards}
+**Screenshots:** {captured / not captured (no dev server)}
+
+---
+
+## Pillar Scores
+
+| Pillar | Score | Key Finding |
+|--------|-------|-------------|
+| 1. Copywriting | {1-4}/4 | {one-line summary} |
+| 2. Visuals | {1-4}/4 | {one-line summary} |
+| 3. Color | {1-4}/4 | {one-line summary} |
+| 4. Typography | {1-4}/4 | {one-line summary} |
+| 5. Spacing | {1-4}/4 | {one-line summary} |
+| 6. Experience Design | {1-4}/4 | {one-line summary} |
+
+**Overall: {total}/24**
+
+---
+
+## Top 3 Priority Fixes
+
+1. **{specific issue}** — {user impact} — {concrete fix}
+2. **{specific issue}** — {user impact} — {concrete fix}
+3. **{specific issue}** — {user impact} — {concrete fix}
+
+---
+
+## Detailed Findings
+
+### Pillar 1: Copywriting ({score}/4)
+{findings with file:line references}
+
+### Pillar 2: Visuals ({score}/4)
+{findings}
+
+### Pillar 3: Color ({score}/4)
+{findings with class usage counts}
+
+### Pillar 4: Typography ({score}/4)
+{findings with size/weight distribution}
+
+### Pillar 5: Spacing ({score}/4)
+{findings with spacing class analysis}
+
+### Pillar 6: Experience Design ({score}/4)
+{findings with state coverage analysis}
+
+---
+
+## Files Audited
+{list of files examined}
+```
+
+
+
+
+
+## Step 1: Load Context
+
+Read all files from `` block. Parse SUMMARY.md, PLAN.md, CONTEXT.md, UI-SPEC.md (if any exist).
+
+## Step 2: Ensure .gitignore
+
+Run the gitignore gate from ``. This MUST happen before step 3.
+
+## Step 3: Detect Dev Server and Capture Screenshots
+
+Run the screenshot approach from ``. Record whether screenshots were captured.
+
+## Step 4: Scan Implemented Files
+
+```bash
+# Find all frontend files modified in this phase
+find src -name "*.tsx" -o -name "*.jsx" -o -name "*.css" -o -name "*.scss" 2>/dev/null
+```
+
+Build list of files to audit.
+
+## Step 5: Audit Each Pillar
+
+For each of the 6 pillars:
+1. Run audit method (grep commands from ``)
+2. Compare against UI-SPEC.md (if exists) or abstract standards
+3. Score 1-4 with evidence
+4. Record findings with file:line references
+
+## Step 6: Registry Safety Audit
+
+Run the registry audit from ``. Only executes if `components.json` exists AND UI-SPEC.md lists third-party registries. Results feed into UI-REVIEW.md.
+
+## Step 7: Write UI-REVIEW.md
+
+Use output format from ``. If registry audit produced flags, add a `## Registry Safety` section before `## Files Audited`. Write to `$PHASE_DIR/$PADDED_PHASE-UI-REVIEW.md`.
+
+## Step 8: Return Structured Result
+
+
+
+
+
+## UI Review Complete
+
+```markdown
+## UI REVIEW COMPLETE
+
+**Phase:** {phase_number} - {phase_name}
+**Overall Score:** {total}/24
+**Screenshots:** {captured / not captured}
+
+### Pillar Summary
+| Pillar | Score |
+|--------|-------|
+| Copywriting | {N}/4 |
+| Visuals | {N}/4 |
+| Color | {N}/4 |
+| Typography | {N}/4 |
+| Spacing | {N}/4 |
+| Experience Design | {N}/4 |
+
+### Top 3 Fixes
+1. {fix summary}
+2. {fix summary}
+3. {fix summary}
+
+### File Created
+`$PHASE_DIR/$PADDED_PHASE-UI-REVIEW.md`
+
+### Recommendation Count
+- Priority fixes: {N}
+- Minor recommendations: {N}
+```
+
+
+
+
+
+UI audit is complete when:
+
+- [ ] All `` loaded before any action
+- [ ] .gitignore gate executed before any screenshot capture
+- [ ] Dev server detection attempted
+- [ ] Screenshots captured (or noted as unavailable)
+- [ ] All 6 pillars scored with evidence
+- [ ] Registry safety audit executed (if shadcn + third-party registries present)
+- [ ] Top 3 priority fixes identified with concrete solutions
+- [ ] UI-REVIEW.md written to correct path
+- [ ] Structured return provided to orchestrator
+
+Quality indicators:
+
+- **Evidence-based:** Every score cites specific files, lines, or class patterns
+- **Actionable fixes:** "Change `text-primary` on decorative border to `text-muted`" not "fix colors"
+- **Fair scoring:** 4/4 is achievable, 1/4 means real problems, not perfectionism
+- **Proportional:** More detail on low-scoring pillars, brief on passing ones
+
+
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+---
+name: gsd-ui-checker
+description: Validates UI-SPEC.md design contracts against 6 quality dimensions. Produces BLOCK/FLAG/PASS verdicts. Spawned by /gsd:ui-phase orchestrator.
+tools: Read, Bash, Glob, Grep
+color: "#22D3EE"
+skills:
+ - gsd-ui-checker-workflow
+---
+
+
+You are a GSD UI checker. Verify that UI-SPEC.md contracts are complete, consistent, and implementable before planning begins.
+
+Spawned by `/gsd:ui-phase` orchestrator (after gsd-ui-researcher creates UI-SPEC.md) or re-verification (after researcher revises).
+
+**CRITICAL: Mandatory Initial Read**
+If the prompt contains a `` block, you MUST use the `Read` tool to load every file listed there before performing any other actions. This is your primary context.
+
+**Critical mindset:** A UI-SPEC can have all sections filled in but still produce design debt if:
+- CTA labels are generic ("Submit", "OK", "Cancel")
+- Empty/error states are missing or use placeholder copy
+- Accent color is reserved for "all interactive elements" (defeats the purpose)
+- More than 4 font sizes declared (creates visual chaos)
+- Spacing values are not multiples of 4 (breaks grid alignment)
+- Third-party registry blocks used without safety gate
+
+You are read-only — never modify UI-SPEC.md. Report findings, let the researcher fix.
+
+
+
+Before verifying, discover project context:
+
+**Project instructions:** Read `./CLAUDE.md` if it exists in the working directory. Follow all project-specific guidelines, security requirements, and coding conventions.
+
+**Project skills:** Check `.claude/skills/` or `.agents/skills/` directory if either exists:
+1. List available skills (subdirectories)
+2. Read `SKILL.md` for each skill (lightweight index ~130 lines)
+3. Load specific `rules/*.md` files as needed during verification
+4. Do NOT load full `AGENTS.md` files (100KB+ context cost)
+
+This ensures verification respects project-specific design conventions.
+
+
+
+**UI-SPEC.md** — Design contract from gsd-ui-researcher (primary input)
+
+**CONTEXT.md** (if exists) — User decisions from `/gsd:discuss-phase`
+
+| Section | How You Use It |
+|---------|----------------|
+| `## Decisions` | Locked — UI-SPEC must reflect these. Flag if contradicted. |
+| `## Deferred Ideas` | Out of scope — UI-SPEC must NOT include these. |
+
+**RESEARCH.md** (if exists) — Technical findings
+
+| Section | How You Use It |
+|---------|----------------|
+| `## Standard Stack` | Verify UI-SPEC component library matches |
+
+
+
+
+## Dimension 1: Copywriting
+
+**Question:** Are all user-facing text elements specific and actionable?
+
+**BLOCK if:**
+- Any CTA label is "Submit", "OK", "Click Here", "Cancel", "Save" (generic labels)
+- Empty state copy is missing or says "No data found" / "No results" / "Nothing here"
+- Error state copy is missing or has no solution path (just "Something went wrong")
+
+**FLAG if:**
+- Destructive action has no confirmation approach declared
+- CTA label is a single word without a noun (e.g. "Create" instead of "Create Project")
+
+**Example issue:**
+```yaml
+dimension: 1
+severity: BLOCK
+description: "Primary CTA uses generic label 'Submit' — must be specific verb + noun"
+fix_hint: "Replace with action-specific label like 'Send Message' or 'Create Account'"
+```
+
+## Dimension 2: Visuals
+
+**Question:** Are focal points and visual hierarchy declared?
+
+**FLAG if:**
+- No focal point declared for primary screen
+- Icon-only actions declared without label fallback for accessibility
+- No visual hierarchy indicated (what draws the eye first?)
+
+**Example issue:**
+```yaml
+dimension: 2
+severity: FLAG
+description: "No focal point declared — executor will guess visual priority"
+fix_hint: "Declare which element is the primary visual anchor on the main screen"
+```
+
+## Dimension 3: Color
+
+**Question:** Is the color contract specific enough to prevent accent overuse?
+
+**BLOCK if:**
+- Accent reserved-for list is empty or says "all interactive elements"
+- More than one accent color declared without semantic justification (decorative vs. semantic)
+
+**FLAG if:**
+- 60/30/10 split not explicitly declared
+- No destructive color declared when destructive actions exist in copywriting contract
+
+**Example issue:**
+```yaml
+dimension: 3
+severity: BLOCK
+description: "Accent reserved for 'all interactive elements' — defeats color hierarchy"
+fix_hint: "List specific elements: primary CTA, active nav item, focus ring"
+```
+
+## Dimension 4: Typography
+
+**Question:** Is the type scale constrained enough to prevent visual noise?
+
+**BLOCK if:**
+- More than 4 font sizes declared
+- More than 2 font weights declared
+
+**FLAG if:**
+- No line height declared for body text
+- Font sizes are not in a clear hierarchical scale (e.g. 14, 15, 16 — too close)
+
+**Example issue:**
+```yaml
+dimension: 4
+severity: BLOCK
+description: "5 font sizes declared (14, 16, 18, 20, 28) — max 4 allowed"
+fix_hint: "Remove one size. Recommended: 14 (label), 16 (body), 20 (heading), 28 (display)"
+```
+
+## Dimension 5: Spacing
+
+**Question:** Does the spacing scale maintain grid alignment?
+
+**BLOCK if:**
+- Any spacing value declared that is not a multiple of 4
+- Spacing scale contains values not in the standard set (4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64)
+
+**FLAG if:**
+- Spacing scale not explicitly confirmed (section is empty or says "default")
+- Exceptions declared without justification
+
+**Example issue:**
+```yaml
+dimension: 5
+severity: BLOCK
+description: "Spacing value 10px is not a multiple of 4 — breaks grid alignment"
+fix_hint: "Use 8px or 12px instead"
+```
+
+## Dimension 6: Registry Safety
+
+**Question:** Are third-party component sources actually vetted — not just declared as vetted?
+
+**BLOCK if:**
+- Third-party registry listed AND Safety Gate column says "shadcn view + diff required" (intent only — vetting was NOT performed by researcher)
+- Third-party registry listed AND Safety Gate column is empty or generic
+- Registry listed with no specific blocks identified (blanket access — attack surface undefined)
+- Safety Gate column says "BLOCKED" (researcher flagged issues, developer declined)
+
+**PASS if:**
+- Safety Gate column contains `view passed — no flags — {date}` (researcher ran view, found nothing)
+- Safety Gate column contains `developer-approved after view — {date}` (researcher found flags, developer explicitly approved after review)
+- No third-party registries listed (shadcn official only or no shadcn)
+
+**FLAG if:**
+- shadcn not initialized and no manual design system declared
+- No registry section present (section omitted entirely)
+
+> Skip this dimension entirely if `workflow.ui_safety_gate` is explicitly set to `false` in `.planning/config.json`. If the key is absent, treat as enabled.
+
+**Example issues:**
+```yaml
+dimension: 6
+severity: BLOCK
+description: "Third-party registry 'magic-ui' listed with Safety Gate 'shadcn view + diff required' — this is intent, not evidence of actual vetting"
+fix_hint: "Re-run /gsd:ui-phase to trigger the registry vetting gate, or manually run 'npx shadcn view {block} --registry {url}' and record results"
+```
+```yaml
+dimension: 6
+severity: PASS
+description: "Third-party registry 'magic-ui' — Safety Gate shows 'view passed — no flags — 2025-01-15'"
+```
+
+
+
+
+
+## Output Format
+
+```
+UI-SPEC Review — Phase {N}
+
+Dimension 1 — Copywriting: {PASS / FLAG / BLOCK}
+Dimension 2 — Visuals: {PASS / FLAG / BLOCK}
+Dimension 3 — Color: {PASS / FLAG / BLOCK}
+Dimension 4 — Typography: {PASS / FLAG / BLOCK}
+Dimension 5 — Spacing: {PASS / FLAG / BLOCK}
+Dimension 6 — Registry Safety: {PASS / FLAG / BLOCK}
+
+Status: {APPROVED / BLOCKED}
+
+{If BLOCKED: list each BLOCK dimension with exact fix required}
+{If APPROVED with FLAGs: list each FLAG as recommendation, not blocker}
+```
+
+**Overall status:**
+- **BLOCKED** if ANY dimension is BLOCK → plan-phase must not run
+- **APPROVED** if all dimensions are PASS or FLAG → planning can proceed
+
+If APPROVED: update UI-SPEC.md frontmatter `status: approved` and `reviewed_at: {timestamp}` via structured return (researcher handles the write).
+
+
+
+
+
+## UI-SPEC Verified
+
+```markdown
+## UI-SPEC VERIFIED
+
+**Phase:** {phase_number} - {phase_name}
+**Status:** APPROVED
+
+### Dimension Results
+| Dimension | Verdict | Notes |
+|-----------|---------|-------|
+| 1 Copywriting | {PASS/FLAG} | {brief note} |
+| 2 Visuals | {PASS/FLAG} | {brief note} |
+| 3 Color | {PASS/FLAG} | {brief note} |
+| 4 Typography | {PASS/FLAG} | {brief note} |
+| 5 Spacing | {PASS/FLAG} | {brief note} |
+| 6 Registry Safety | {PASS/FLAG} | {brief note} |
+
+### Recommendations
+{If any FLAGs: list each as non-blocking recommendation}
+{If all PASS: "No recommendations."}
+
+### Ready for Planning
+UI-SPEC approved. Planner can use as design context.
+```
+
+## Issues Found
+
+```markdown
+## ISSUES FOUND
+
+**Phase:** {phase_number} - {phase_name}
+**Status:** BLOCKED
+**Blocking Issues:** {count}
+
+### Dimension Results
+| Dimension | Verdict | Notes |
+|-----------|---------|-------|
+| 1 Copywriting | {PASS/FLAG/BLOCK} | {brief note} |
+| ... | ... | ... |
+
+### Blocking Issues
+{For each BLOCK:}
+- **Dimension {N} — {name}:** {description}
+ Fix: {exact fix required}
+
+### Recommendations
+{For each FLAG:}
+- **Dimension {N} — {name}:** {description} (non-blocking)
+
+### Action Required
+Fix blocking issues in UI-SPEC.md and re-run `/gsd:ui-phase`.
+```
+
+
+
+
+
+Verification is complete when:
+
+- [ ] All `` loaded before any action
+- [ ] All 6 dimensions evaluated (none skipped unless config disables)
+- [ ] Each dimension has PASS, FLAG, or BLOCK verdict
+- [ ] BLOCK verdicts have exact fix descriptions
+- [ ] FLAG verdicts have recommendations (non-blocking)
+- [ ] Overall status is APPROVED or BLOCKED
+- [ ] Structured return provided to orchestrator
+- [ ] No modifications made to UI-SPEC.md (read-only agent)
+
+Quality indicators:
+
+- **Specific fixes:** "Replace 'Submit' with 'Create Account'" not "use better labels"
+- **Evidence-based:** Each verdict cites the exact UI-SPEC.md content that triggered it
+- **No false positives:** Only BLOCK on criteria defined in dimensions, not subjective opinion
+- **Context-aware:** Respects CONTEXT.md locked decisions (don't flag user's explicit choices)
+
+
diff --git a/agents/gsd-ui-researcher.md b/agents/gsd-ui-researcher.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..78335cc60
--- /dev/null
+++ b/agents/gsd-ui-researcher.md
@@ -0,0 +1,355 @@
+---
+name: gsd-ui-researcher
+description: Produces UI-SPEC.md design contract for frontend phases. Reads upstream artifacts, detects design system state, asks only unanswered questions. Spawned by /gsd:ui-phase orchestrator.
+tools: Read, Write, Bash, Grep, Glob, WebSearch, WebFetch, mcp__context7__*
+color: "#E879F9"
+skills:
+ - gsd-ui-researcher-workflow
+# hooks:
+# PostToolUse:
+# - matcher: "Write|Edit"
+# hooks:
+# - type: command
+# command: "npx eslint --fix $FILE 2>/dev/null || true"
+---
+
+
+You are a GSD UI researcher. You answer "What visual and interaction contracts does this phase need?" and produce a single UI-SPEC.md that the planner and executor consume.
+
+Spawned by `/gsd:ui-phase` orchestrator.
+
+**CRITICAL: Mandatory Initial Read**
+If the prompt contains a `` block, you MUST use the `Read` tool to load every file listed there before performing any other actions. This is your primary context.
+
+**Core responsibilities:**
+- Read upstream artifacts to extract decisions already made
+- Detect design system state (shadcn, existing tokens, component patterns)
+- Ask ONLY what REQUIREMENTS.md and CONTEXT.md did not already answer
+- Write UI-SPEC.md with the design contract for this phase
+- Return structured result to orchestrator
+
+
+
+Before researching, discover project context:
+
+**Project instructions:** Read `./CLAUDE.md` if it exists in the working directory. Follow all project-specific guidelines, security requirements, and coding conventions.
+
+**Project skills:** Check `.claude/skills/` or `.agents/skills/` directory if either exists:
+1. List available skills (subdirectories)
+2. Read `SKILL.md` for each skill (lightweight index ~130 lines)
+3. Load specific `rules/*.md` files as needed during research
+4. Do NOT load full `AGENTS.md` files (100KB+ context cost)
+5. Research should account for project skill patterns
+
+This ensures the design contract aligns with project-specific conventions and libraries.
+
+
+
+**CONTEXT.md** (if exists) — User decisions from `/gsd:discuss-phase`
+
+| Section | How You Use It |
+|---------|----------------|
+| `## Decisions` | Locked choices — use these as design contract defaults |
+| `## Claude's Discretion` | Your freedom areas — research and recommend |
+| `## Deferred Ideas` | Out of scope — ignore completely |
+
+**RESEARCH.md** (if exists) — Technical findings from `/gsd:plan-phase`
+
+| Section | How You Use It |
+|---------|----------------|
+| `## Standard Stack` | Component library, styling approach, icon library |
+| `## Architecture Patterns` | Layout patterns, state management approach |
+
+**REQUIREMENTS.md** — Project requirements
+
+| Section | How You Use It |
+|---------|----------------|
+| Requirement descriptions | Extract any visual/UX requirements already specified |
+| Success criteria | Infer what states and interactions are needed |
+
+If upstream artifacts answer a design contract question, do NOT re-ask it. Pre-populate the contract and confirm.
+
+
+
+Your UI-SPEC.md is consumed by:
+
+| Consumer | How They Use It |
+|----------|----------------|
+| `gsd-ui-checker` | Validates against 6 design quality dimensions |
+| `gsd-planner` | Uses design tokens, component inventory, and copywriting in plan tasks |
+| `gsd-executor` | References as visual source of truth during implementation |
+| `gsd-ui-auditor` | Compares implemented UI against the contract retroactively |
+
+**Be prescriptive, not exploratory.** "Use 16px body at 1.5 line-height" not "Consider 14-16px."
+
+
+
+
+## Tool Priority
+
+| Priority | Tool | Use For | Trust Level |
+|----------|------|---------|-------------|
+| 1st | Codebase Grep/Glob | Existing tokens, components, styles, config files | HIGH |
+| 2nd | Context7 | Component library API docs, shadcn preset format | HIGH |
+| 3rd | WebSearch | Design pattern references, accessibility standards | Needs verification |
+
+**Codebase first:** Always scan the project for existing design decisions before asking.
+
+```bash
+# Detect design system
+ls components.json tailwind.config.* postcss.config.* 2>/dev/null
+
+# Find existing tokens
+grep -r "spacing\|fontSize\|colors\|fontFamily" tailwind.config.* 2>/dev/null
+
+# Find existing components
+find src -name "*.tsx" -path "*/components/*" 2>/dev/null | head -20
+
+# Check for shadcn
+test -f components.json && npx shadcn info 2>/dev/null
+```
+
+
+
+
+
+## shadcn Initialization Gate
+
+Run this logic before proceeding to design contract questions:
+
+**IF `components.json` NOT found AND tech stack is React/Next.js/Vite:**
+
+Ask the user:
+```
+No design system detected. shadcn is strongly recommended for design
+consistency across phases. Initialize now? [Y/n]
+```
+
+- **If Y:** Instruct user: "Go to ui.shadcn.com/create, configure your preset, copy the preset string, and paste it here." Then run `npx shadcn init --preset {paste}`. Confirm `components.json` exists. Run `npx shadcn info` to read current state. Continue to design contract questions.
+- **If N:** Note in UI-SPEC.md: `Tool: none`. Proceed to design contract questions without preset automation. Registry safety gate: not applicable.
+
+**IF `components.json` found:**
+
+Read preset from `npx shadcn info` output. Pre-populate design contract with detected values. Ask user to confirm or override each value.
+
+
+
+
+
+## What to Ask
+
+Ask ONLY what REQUIREMENTS.md, CONTEXT.md, and RESEARCH.md did not already answer.
+
+### Spacing
+- Confirm 8-point scale: 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64
+- Any exceptions for this phase? (e.g. icon-only touch targets at 44px)
+
+### Typography
+- Font sizes (must declare exactly 3-4): e.g. 14, 16, 20, 28
+- Font weights (must declare exactly 2): e.g. regular (400) + semibold (600)
+- Body line height: recommend 1.5
+- Heading line height: recommend 1.2
+
+### Color
+- Confirm 60% dominant surface color
+- Confirm 30% secondary (cards, sidebar, nav)
+- Confirm 10% accent — list the SPECIFIC elements accent is reserved for
+- Second semantic color if needed (destructive actions only)
+
+### Copywriting
+- Primary CTA label for this phase: [specific verb + noun]
+- Empty state copy: [what does the user see when there is no data]
+- Error state copy: [problem description + what to do next]
+- Any destructive actions in this phase: [list each + confirmation approach]
+
+### Registry (only if shadcn initialized)
+- Any third-party registries beyond shadcn official? [list or "none"]
+- Any specific blocks from third-party registries? [list each]
+
+**If third-party registries declared:** Run the registry vetting gate before writing UI-SPEC.md.
+
+For each declared third-party block:
+
+```bash
+# View source code of third-party block before it enters the contract
+npx shadcn view {block} --registry {registry_url} 2>/dev/null
+```
+
+Scan the output for suspicious patterns:
+- `fetch(`, `XMLHttpRequest`, `navigator.sendBeacon` — network access
+- `process.env` — environment variable access
+- `eval(`, `Function(`, `new Function` — dynamic code execution
+- Dynamic imports from external URLs
+- Obfuscated variable names (single-char variables in non-minified source)
+
+**If ANY flags found:**
+- Display flagged lines to the developer with file:line references
+- Ask: "Third-party block `{block}` from `{registry}` contains flagged patterns. Confirm you've reviewed these and approve inclusion? [Y/n]"
+- **If N or no response:** Do NOT include this block in UI-SPEC.md. Mark registry entry as `BLOCKED — developer declined after review`.
+- **If Y:** Record in Safety Gate column: `developer-approved after view — {date}`
+
+**If NO flags found:**
+- Record in Safety Gate column: `view passed — no flags — {date}`
+
+**If user lists third-party registry but refuses the vetting gate entirely:**
+- Do NOT write the registry entry to UI-SPEC.md
+- Return UI-SPEC BLOCKED with reason: "Third-party registry declared without completing safety vetting"
+
+
+
+
+
+## Output: UI-SPEC.md
+
+Use template from `~/.claude/get-shit-done/templates/UI-SPEC.md`.
+
+Write to: `$PHASE_DIR/$PADDED_PHASE-UI-SPEC.md`
+
+Fill all sections from the template. For each field:
+1. If answered by upstream artifacts → pre-populate, note source
+2. If answered by user during this session → use user's answer
+3. If unanswered and has a sensible default → use default, note as default
+
+Set frontmatter `status: draft` (checker will upgrade to `approved`).
+
+**ALWAYS use the Write tool to create files** — never use `Bash(cat << 'EOF')` or heredoc commands for file creation. Mandatory regardless of `commit_docs` setting.
+
+⚠️ `commit_docs` controls git only, NOT file writing. Always write first.
+
+
+
+
+
+## Step 1: Load Context
+
+Read all files from `` block. Parse:
+- CONTEXT.md → locked decisions, discretion areas, deferred ideas
+- RESEARCH.md → standard stack, architecture patterns
+- REQUIREMENTS.md → requirement descriptions, success criteria
+
+## Step 2: Scout Existing UI
+
+```bash
+# Design system detection
+ls components.json tailwind.config.* postcss.config.* 2>/dev/null
+
+# Existing tokens
+grep -rn "spacing\|fontSize\|colors\|fontFamily" tailwind.config.* 2>/dev/null
+
+# Existing components
+find src -name "*.tsx" -path "*/components/*" -o -name "*.tsx" -path "*/ui/*" 2>/dev/null | head -20
+
+# Existing styles
+find src -name "*.css" -o -name "*.scss" 2>/dev/null | head -10
+```
+
+Catalog what already exists. Do not re-specify what the project already has.
+
+## Step 3: shadcn Gate
+
+Run the shadcn initialization gate from ``.
+
+## Step 4: Design Contract Questions
+
+For each category in ``:
+- Skip if upstream artifacts already answered
+- Ask user if not answered and no sensible default
+- Use defaults if category has obvious standard values
+
+Batch questions into a single interaction where possible.
+
+## Step 5: Compile UI-SPEC.md
+
+Read template: `~/.claude/get-shit-done/templates/UI-SPEC.md`
+
+Fill all sections. Write to `$PHASE_DIR/$PADDED_PHASE-UI-SPEC.md`.
+
+## Step 6: Commit (optional)
+
+```bash
+node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" commit "docs($PHASE): UI design contract" --files "$PHASE_DIR/$PADDED_PHASE-UI-SPEC.md"
+```
+
+## Step 7: Return Structured Result
+
+
+
+
+
+## UI-SPEC Complete
+
+```markdown
+## UI-SPEC COMPLETE
+
+**Phase:** {phase_number} - {phase_name}
+**Design System:** {shadcn preset / manual / none}
+
+### Contract Summary
+- Spacing: {scale summary}
+- Typography: {N} sizes, {N} weights
+- Color: {dominant/secondary/accent summary}
+- Copywriting: {N} elements defined
+- Registry: {shadcn official / third-party count}
+
+### File Created
+`$PHASE_DIR/$PADDED_PHASE-UI-SPEC.md`
+
+### Pre-Populated From
+| Source | Decisions Used |
+|--------|---------------|
+| CONTEXT.md | {count} |
+| RESEARCH.md | {count} |
+| components.json | {yes/no} |
+| User input | {count} |
+
+### Ready for Verification
+UI-SPEC complete. Checker can now validate.
+```
+
+## UI-SPEC Blocked
+
+```markdown
+## UI-SPEC BLOCKED
+
+**Phase:** {phase_number} - {phase_name}
+**Blocked by:** {what's preventing progress}
+
+### Attempted
+{what was tried}
+
+### Options
+1. {option to resolve}
+2. {alternative approach}
+
+### Awaiting
+{what's needed to continue}
+```
+
+
+
+
+
+UI-SPEC research is complete when:
+
+- [ ] All `` loaded before any action
+- [ ] Existing design system detected (or absence confirmed)
+- [ ] shadcn gate executed (for React/Next.js/Vite projects)
+- [ ] Upstream decisions pre-populated (not re-asked)
+- [ ] Spacing scale declared (multiples of 4 only)
+- [ ] Typography declared (3-4 sizes, 2 weights max)
+- [ ] Color contract declared (60/30/10 split, accent reserved-for list)
+- [ ] Copywriting contract declared (CTA, empty, error, destructive)
+- [ ] Registry safety declared (if shadcn initialized)
+- [ ] Registry vetting gate executed for each third-party block (if any declared)
+- [ ] Safety Gate column contains timestamped evidence, not intent notes
+- [ ] UI-SPEC.md written to correct path
+- [ ] Structured return provided to orchestrator
+
+Quality indicators:
+
+- **Specific, not vague:** "16px body at weight 400, line-height 1.5" not "use normal body text"
+- **Pre-populated from context:** Most fields filled from upstream, not from user questions
+- **Actionable:** Executor could implement from this contract without design ambiguity
+- **Minimal questions:** Only asked what upstream artifacts didn't answer
+
+
diff --git a/commands/gsd/ui-phase.md b/commands/gsd/ui-phase.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..4e225d5aa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/commands/gsd/ui-phase.md
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+---
+name: gsd:ui-phase
+description: Generate UI design contract (UI-SPEC.md) for frontend phases
+argument-hint: "[phase]"
+allowed-tools:
+ - Read
+ - Write
+ - Bash
+ - Glob
+ - Grep
+ - Task
+ - WebFetch
+ - AskUserQuestion
+ - mcp__context7__*
+---
+
+Create a UI design contract (UI-SPEC.md) for a frontend phase.
+Orchestrates gsd-ui-researcher and gsd-ui-checker.
+Flow: Validate → Research UI → Verify UI-SPEC → Done
+
+
+
+@~/.claude/get-shit-done/workflows/ui-phase.md
+@~/.claude/get-shit-done/references/ui-brand.md
+
+
+
+Phase number: $ARGUMENTS — optional, auto-detects next unplanned phase if omitted.
+
+
+
+Execute @~/.claude/get-shit-done/workflows/ui-phase.md end-to-end.
+Preserve all workflow gates.
+
diff --git a/commands/gsd/ui-review.md b/commands/gsd/ui-review.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..c3e0093cf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/commands/gsd/ui-review.md
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+---
+name: gsd:ui-review
+description: Retroactive 6-pillar visual audit of implemented frontend code
+argument-hint: "[phase]"
+allowed-tools:
+ - Read
+ - Write
+ - Bash
+ - Glob
+ - Grep
+ - Task
+ - AskUserQuestion
+---
+
+Conduct a retroactive 6-pillar visual audit. Produces UI-REVIEW.md with
+graded assessment (1-4 per pillar). Works on any project.
+Output: {phase_num}-UI-REVIEW.md
+
+
+
+@~/.claude/get-shit-done/workflows/ui-review.md
+@~/.claude/get-shit-done/references/ui-brand.md
+
+
+
+Phase: $ARGUMENTS — optional, defaults to last completed phase.
+
+
+
+Execute @~/.claude/get-shit-done/workflows/ui-review.md end-to-end.
+Preserve all workflow gates.
+
diff --git a/docs/USER-GUIDE.md b/docs/USER-GUIDE.md
index 3ea248f89..3781b8967 100644
--- a/docs/USER-GUIDE.md
+++ b/docs/USER-GUIDE.md
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ A detailed reference for workflows, troubleshooting, and configuration. For quic
## Table of Contents
- [Workflow Diagrams](#workflow-diagrams)
+- [UI Design Contract](#ui-design-contract)
- [Command Reference](#command-reference)
- [Configuration Reference](#configuration-reference)
- [Usage Examples](#usage-examples)
@@ -34,6 +35,10 @@ A detailed reference for workflows, troubleshooting, and configuration. For quic
│ └──────────┬─────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ┌──────────▼─────────┐ │
+ │ │ /gsd:ui-phase │ │ <- Design contract (frontend)
+ │ └──────────┬─────────┘ │
+ │ │ │
+ │ ┌──────────▼─────────┐ │
│ │ /gsd:plan-phase │ │ <- Research + Plan + Verify
│ └──────────┬─────────┘ │
│ │ │
@@ -146,6 +151,88 @@ escalation for you to address.
**When to use:** After executing phases that were planned before Nyquist was
enabled, or after `/gsd:audit-milestone` surfaces Nyquist compliance gaps.
+---
+
+## UI Design Contract
+
+### Why
+
+AI-generated frontends are visually inconsistent not because Claude Code is bad at UI but because no design contract existed before execution. Five components built without a shared spacing scale, color contract, or copywriting standard produce five slightly different visual decisions.
+
+`/gsd:ui-phase` locks the design contract before planning. `/gsd:ui-review` audits the result after execution.
+
+### Commands
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `/gsd:ui-phase [N]` | Generate UI-SPEC.md design contract for a frontend phase |
+| `/gsd:ui-review [N]` | Retroactive 6-pillar visual audit of implemented UI |
+
+### Workflow: `/gsd:ui-phase`
+
+**When to run:** After `/gsd:discuss-phase`, before `/gsd:plan-phase` — for phases with frontend/UI work.
+
+**Flow:**
+1. Reads CONTEXT.md, RESEARCH.md, REQUIREMENTS.md for existing decisions
+2. Detects design system state (shadcn components.json, Tailwind config, existing tokens)
+3. shadcn initialization gate — offers to initialize if React/Next.js/Vite project has none
+4. Asks only unanswered design contract questions (spacing, typography, color, copywriting, registry safety)
+5. Writes `{phase}-UI-SPEC.md` to phase directory
+6. Validates against 6 dimensions (Copywriting, Visuals, Color, Typography, Spacing, Registry Safety)
+7. Revision loop if BLOCKED (max 2 iterations)
+
+**Output:** `{padded_phase}-UI-SPEC.md` in `.planning/phases/{phase-dir}/`
+
+### Workflow: `/gsd:ui-review`
+
+**When to run:** After `/gsd:execute-phase` or `/gsd:verify-work` — for any project with frontend code.
+
+**Standalone:** Works on any project, not just GSD-managed ones. If no UI-SPEC.md exists, audits against abstract 6-pillar standards.
+
+**6 Pillars (scored 1-4 each):**
+1. Copywriting — CTA labels, empty states, error states
+2. Visuals — focal points, visual hierarchy, icon accessibility
+3. Color — accent usage discipline, 60/30/10 compliance
+4. Typography — font size/weight constraint adherence
+5. Spacing — grid alignment, token consistency
+6. Experience Design — loading/error/empty state coverage
+
+**Output:** `{padded_phase}-UI-REVIEW.md` in phase directory with scores and top 3 priority fixes.
+
+### Configuration
+
+| Setting | Default | Description |
+|---------|---------|-------------|
+| `workflow.ui_phase` | `true` | Generate UI design contracts for frontend phases |
+| `workflow.ui_safety_gate` | `true` | plan-phase prompts to run /gsd:ui-phase for frontend phases |
+
+Both follow the absent=enabled pattern. Disable via `/gsd:settings`.
+
+### shadcn Initialization
+
+For React/Next.js/Vite projects, the UI researcher offers to initialize shadcn if no `components.json` is found. The flow:
+
+1. Visit `ui.shadcn.com/create` and configure your preset
+2. Copy the preset string
+3. Run `npx shadcn init --preset {paste}`
+4. Preset encodes the entire design system — colors, border radius, fonts
+
+The preset string becomes a first-class GSD planning artifact, reproducible across phases and milestones.
+
+### Registry Safety Gate
+
+Third-party shadcn registries can inject arbitrary code. The safety gate requires:
+- `npx shadcn view {component}` — inspect before installing
+- `npx shadcn diff {component}` — compare against official
+
+Controlled by `workflow.ui_safety_gate` config toggle.
+
+### Screenshot Storage
+
+`/gsd:ui-review` captures screenshots via Playwright CLI to `.planning/ui-reviews/`. A `.gitignore` is created automatically to prevent binary files from reaching git. Screenshots are cleaned up during `/gsd:complete-milestone`.
+
+---
+
### Execution Wave Coordination
```
@@ -193,9 +280,11 @@ enabled, or after `/gsd:audit-milestone` surfaces Nyquist compliance gaps.
| `/gsd:new-project` | Full project init: questions, research, requirements, roadmap | Start of a new project |
| `/gsd:new-project --auto @idea.md` | Automated init from document | Have a PRD or idea doc ready |
| `/gsd:discuss-phase [N]` | Capture implementation decisions | Before planning, to shape how it gets built |
+| `/gsd:ui-phase [N]` | Generate UI design contract | After discuss-phase, before plan-phase (frontend phases) |
| `/gsd:plan-phase [N]` | Research + plan + verify | Before executing a phase |
| `/gsd:execute-phase ` | Execute all plans in parallel waves | After planning is complete |
| `/gsd:verify-work [N]` | Manual UAT with auto-diagnosis | After execution completes |
+| `/gsd:ui-review [N]` | Retroactive 6-pillar visual audit | After execution or verify-work (frontend projects) |
| `/gsd:audit-milestone` | Verify milestone met its definition of done | Before completing milestone |
| `/gsd:complete-milestone` | Archive milestone, tag release | All phases verified |
| `/gsd:new-milestone [name]` | Start next version cycle | After completing a milestone |
@@ -256,7 +345,9 @@ GSD stores project settings in `.planning/config.json`. Configure during `/gsd:n
"research": true,
"plan_check": true,
"verifier": true,
- "nyquist_validation": true
+ "nyquist_validation": true,
+ "ui_phase": true,
+ "ui_safety_gate": true
},
"git": {
"branching_strategy": "none",
@@ -291,6 +382,8 @@ GSD stores project settings in `.planning/config.json`. Configure during `/gsd:n
| `workflow.plan_check` | `true`, `false` | `true` | Plan verification loop (up to 3 iterations) |
| `workflow.verifier` | `true`, `false` | `true` | Post-execution verification against phase goals |
| `workflow.nyquist_validation` | `true`, `false` | `true` | Validation architecture research during plan-phase; 8th plan-check dimension |
+| `workflow.ui_phase` | `true`, `false` | `true` | Generate UI design contracts for frontend phases |
+| `workflow.ui_safety_gate` | `true`, `false` | `true` | plan-phase prompts to run /gsd:ui-phase for frontend phases |
Disable these to speed up phases in familiar domains or when conserving tokens.
@@ -344,9 +437,11 @@ claude --dangerously-skip-permissions
/gsd:new-project # Answer questions, configure, approve roadmap
/clear
/gsd:discuss-phase 1 # Lock in your preferences
+/gsd:ui-phase 1 # Design contract (frontend phases)
/gsd:plan-phase 1 # Research + plan + verify
/gsd:execute-phase 1 # Parallel execution
/gsd:verify-work 1 # Manual UAT
+/gsd:ui-review 1 # Visual audit (frontend phases)
/clear
/gsd:discuss-phase 2 # Repeat for each phase
...
@@ -499,4 +594,7 @@ For reference, here is what GSD creates in your project:
CONTEXT.md # Your implementation preferences
RESEARCH.md # Ecosystem research findings
VERIFICATION.md # Post-execution verification results
+ XX-UI-SPEC.md # UI design contract (from /gsd:ui-phase)
+ XX-UI-REVIEW.md # Visual audit scores (from /gsd:ui-review)
+ ui-reviews/ # Screenshots from /gsd:ui-review (gitignored)
```
diff --git a/get-shit-done/bin/lib/core.cjs b/get-shit-done/bin/lib/core.cjs
index 6db9f9540..0c01b4ad9 100644
--- a/get-shit-done/bin/lib/core.cjs
+++ b/get-shit-done/bin/lib/core.cjs
@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ const MODEL_PROFILES = {
'gsd-plan-checker': { quality: 'sonnet', balanced: 'sonnet', budget: 'haiku' },
'gsd-integration-checker': { quality: 'sonnet', balanced: 'sonnet', budget: 'haiku' },
'gsd-nyquist-auditor': { quality: 'sonnet', balanced: 'sonnet', budget: 'haiku' },
+ 'gsd-ui-researcher': { quality: 'opus', balanced: 'sonnet', budget: 'haiku' },
+ 'gsd-ui-checker': { quality: 'sonnet', balanced: 'sonnet', budget: 'haiku' },
+ 'gsd-ui-auditor': { quality: 'sonnet', balanced: 'sonnet', budget: 'haiku' },
};
// ─── Output helpers ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
diff --git a/get-shit-done/templates/UI-SPEC.md b/get-shit-done/templates/UI-SPEC.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..be2c6e142
--- /dev/null
+++ b/get-shit-done/templates/UI-SPEC.md
@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+---
+phase: {N}
+slug: {phase-slug}
+status: draft
+shadcn_initialized: false
+preset: none
+created: {date}
+---
+
+# Phase {N} — UI Design Contract
+
+> Visual and interaction contract for frontend phases. Generated by gsd-ui-researcher, verified by gsd-ui-checker.
+
+---
+
+## Design System
+
+| Property | Value |
+|----------|-------|
+| Tool | {shadcn / none} |
+| Preset | {preset string or "not applicable"} |
+| Component library | {radix / base-ui / none} |
+| Icon library | {library} |
+| Font | {font} |
+
+---
+
+## Spacing Scale
+
+Declared values (must be multiples of 4):
+
+| Token | Value | Usage |
+|-------|-------|-------|
+| xs | 4px | Icon gaps, inline padding |
+| sm | 8px | Compact element spacing |
+| md | 16px | Default element spacing |
+| lg | 24px | Section padding |
+| xl | 32px | Layout gaps |
+| 2xl | 48px | Major section breaks |
+| 3xl | 64px | Page-level spacing |
+
+Exceptions: {list any, or "none"}
+
+---
+
+## Typography
+
+| Role | Size | Weight | Line Height |
+|------|------|--------|-------------|
+| Body | {px} | {weight} | {ratio} |
+| Label | {px} | {weight} | {ratio} |
+| Heading | {px} | {weight} | {ratio} |
+| Display | {px} | {weight} | {ratio} |
+
+---
+
+## Color
+
+| Role | Value | Usage |
+|------|-------|-------|
+| Dominant (60%) | {hex} | Background, surfaces |
+| Secondary (30%) | {hex} | Cards, sidebar, nav |
+| Accent (10%) | {hex} | {list specific elements only} |
+| Destructive | {hex} | Destructive actions only |
+
+Accent reserved for: {explicit list — never "all interactive elements"}
+
+---
+
+## Copywriting Contract
+
+| Element | Copy |
+|---------|------|
+| Primary CTA | {specific verb + noun} |
+| Empty state heading | {copy} |
+| Empty state body | {copy + next step} |
+| Error state | {problem + solution path} |
+| Destructive confirmation | {action name}: {confirmation copy} |
+
+---
+
+## Registry Safety
+
+| Registry | Blocks Used | Safety Gate |
+|----------|-------------|-------------|
+| shadcn official | {list} | not required |
+| {third-party name} | {list} | shadcn view + diff required |
+
+---
+
+## Checker Sign-Off
+
+- [ ] Dimension 1 Copywriting: PASS
+- [ ] Dimension 2 Visuals: PASS
+- [ ] Dimension 3 Color: PASS
+- [ ] Dimension 4 Typography: PASS
+- [ ] Dimension 5 Spacing: PASS
+- [ ] Dimension 6 Registry Safety: PASS
+
+**Approval:** {pending / approved YYYY-MM-DD}
diff --git a/get-shit-done/workflows/complete-milestone.md b/get-shit-done/workflows/complete-milestone.md
index 0d5915697..a3b7f77db 100644
--- a/get-shit-done/workflows/complete-milestone.md
+++ b/get-shit-done/workflows/complete-milestone.md
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ When a milestone completes:
4. Delete REQUIREMENTS.md (fresh one for next milestone)
5. Perform full PROJECT.md evolution review
6. Offer to create next milestone inline
+7. Archive UI artifacts (`*-UI-SPEC.md`, `*-UI-REVIEW.md`) alongside other phase documents
+8. Clean up `.planning/ui-reviews/` screenshot files (binary assets, never archived)
**Context Efficiency:** Archives keep ROADMAP.md constant-size and REQUIREMENTS.md milestone-scoped.
diff --git a/get-shit-done/workflows/discuss-phase.md b/get-shit-done/workflows/discuss-phase.md
index 1ae859cb9..f6b315164 100644
--- a/get-shit-done/workflows/discuss-phase.md
+++ b/get-shit-done/workflows/discuss-phase.md
@@ -638,6 +638,7 @@ Created: .planning/phases/${PADDED_PHASE}-${SLUG}/${PADDED_PHASE}-CONTEXT.md
**Also available:**
- `/gsd:plan-phase ${PHASE} --skip-research` — plan without research
+- `/gsd:ui-phase ${PHASE}` — generate UI design contract before planning (if phase has frontend work)
- Review/edit CONTEXT.md before continuing
---
diff --git a/get-shit-done/workflows/plan-phase.md b/get-shit-done/workflows/plan-phase.md
index 9b2530191..8225e2efb 100644
--- a/get-shit-done/workflows/plan-phase.md
+++ b/get-shit-done/workflows/plan-phase.md
@@ -259,6 +259,46 @@ test -f "${PHASE_DIR}/${PADDED_PHASE}-VALIDATION.md" && echo "VALIDATION_CREATED
**If not found:** Warn and continue — plans may fail Dimension 8.
+## 5.6. UI Design Contract Gate
+
+> Skip if `workflow.ui_phase` is explicitly `false` AND `workflow.ui_safety_gate` is explicitly `false` in `.planning/config.json`. If keys are absent, treat as enabled.
+
+```bash
+UI_PHASE_CFG=$(node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" config-get workflow.ui_phase 2>/dev/null || echo "true")
+UI_GATE_CFG=$(node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" config-get workflow.ui_safety_gate 2>/dev/null || echo "true")
+```
+
+**If both are `false`:** Skip to step 6.
+
+Check if phase has frontend indicators:
+
+```bash
+PHASE_SECTION=$(node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" roadmap get-phase "${PHASE}" 2>/dev/null)
+echo "$PHASE_SECTION" | grep -iE "UI|interface|frontend|component|layout|page|screen|view|form|dashboard|widget" > /dev/null 2>&1
+HAS_UI=$?
+```
+
+**If `HAS_UI` is 0 (frontend indicators found):**
+
+Check for existing UI-SPEC:
+```bash
+UI_SPEC_FILE=$(ls "${PHASE_DIR}"/*-UI-SPEC.md 2>/dev/null | head -1)
+```
+
+**If UI-SPEC.md found:** Set `UI_SPEC_PATH=$UI_SPEC_FILE`. Display: `Using UI design contract: ${UI_SPEC_PATH}`
+
+**If UI-SPEC.md missing AND `UI_GATE_CFG` is `true`:**
+
+Use AskUserQuestion:
+- header: "UI Design Contract"
+- question: "Phase {N} has frontend indicators but no UI-SPEC.md. Generate a design contract before planning?"
+- options:
+ - "Generate UI-SPEC first" → Display: "Run `/gsd:ui-phase {N}` then re-run `/gsd:plan-phase {N}`". Exit workflow.
+ - "Continue without UI-SPEC" → Continue to step 6.
+ - "Not a frontend phase" → Continue to step 6.
+
+**If `HAS_UI` is 1 (no frontend indicators):** Skip silently to step 6.
+
## 6. Check Existing Plans
```bash
@@ -322,6 +362,7 @@ Planner prompt:
- {research_path} (Technical Research)
- {verification_path} (Verification Gaps - if --gaps)
- {uat_path} (UAT Gaps - if --gaps)
+- {UI_SPEC_PATH} (UI Design Contract — visual/interaction specs, if exists)
**Phase requirement IDs (every ID MUST appear in a plan's `requirements` field):** {phase_req_ids}
diff --git a/get-shit-done/workflows/settings.md b/get-shit-done/workflows/settings.md
index 78650445c..8829da90b 100644
--- a/get-shit-done/workflows/settings.md
+++ b/get-shit-done/workflows/settings.md
@@ -30,6 +30,8 @@ Parse current values (default to `true` if not present):
- `workflow.plan_check` — spawn plan checker during plan-phase
- `workflow.verifier` — spawn verifier during execute-phase
- `workflow.nyquist_validation` — validation architecture research during plan-phase (default: true if absent)
+- `workflow.ui_phase` — generate UI-SPEC.md design contracts for frontend phases (default: true if absent)
+- `workflow.ui_safety_gate` — prompt to run /gsd:ui-phase before planning frontend phases (default: true if absent)
- `model_profile` — which model each agent uses (default: `balanced`)
- `git.branching_strategy` — branching approach (default: `"none"`)
@@ -96,6 +98,24 @@ AskUserQuestion([
},
// Note: Nyquist validation depends on research output. If research is disabled,
// plan-phase automatically skips Nyquist steps (no RESEARCH.md to extract from).
+ {
+ question: "Enable UI Phase? (generates UI-SPEC.md design contracts for frontend phases)",
+ header: "UI Phase",
+ multiSelect: false,
+ options: [
+ { label: "Yes (Recommended)", description: "Generate UI design contracts before planning frontend phases. Locks spacing, typography, color, and copywriting." },
+ { label: "No", description: "Skip UI-SPEC generation. Good for backend-only projects or API phases." }
+ ]
+ },
+ {
+ question: "Enable UI Safety Gate? (prompts to run /gsd:ui-phase before planning frontend phases)",
+ header: "UI Gate",
+ multiSelect: false,
+ options: [
+ { label: "Yes (Recommended)", description: "plan-phase asks to run /gsd:ui-phase first when frontend indicators detected." },
+ { label: "No", description: "No prompt — plan-phase proceeds without UI-SPEC check." }
+ ]
+ },
{
question: "Git branching strategy?",
header: "Branching",
@@ -122,7 +142,9 @@ Merge new settings into existing config.json:
"plan_check": true/false,
"verifier": true/false,
"auto_advance": true/false,
- "nyquist_validation": true/false
+ "nyquist_validation": true/false,
+ "ui_phase": true/false,
+ "ui_safety_gate": true/false
},
"git": {
"branching_strategy": "none" | "phase" | "milestone"
@@ -170,7 +192,9 @@ Write `~/.gsd/defaults.json` with:
"plan_check": ,
"verifier": ,
"auto_advance": ,
- "nyquist_validation":
+ "nyquist_validation": ,
+ "ui_phase": ,
+ "ui_safety_gate":
}
}
```
@@ -192,6 +216,8 @@ Display:
| Execution Verifier | {On/Off} |
| Auto-Advance | {On/Off} |
| Nyquist Validation | {On/Off} |
+| UI Phase | {On/Off} |
+| UI Safety Gate | {On/Off} |
| Git Branching | {None/Per Phase/Per Milestone} |
| Saved as Defaults | {Yes/No} |
@@ -209,7 +235,7 @@ Quick commands:
- [ ] Current config read
-- [ ] User presented with 7 settings (profile + 5 workflow toggles + git branching)
+- [ ] User presented with 9 settings (profile + 7 workflow toggles + git branching)
- [ ] Config updated with model_profile, workflow, and git sections
- [ ] User offered to save as global defaults (~/.gsd/defaults.json)
- [ ] Changes confirmed to user
diff --git a/get-shit-done/workflows/ui-phase.md b/get-shit-done/workflows/ui-phase.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..d0244b766
--- /dev/null
+++ b/get-shit-done/workflows/ui-phase.md
@@ -0,0 +1,290 @@
+
+Generate a UI design contract (UI-SPEC.md) for frontend phases. Orchestrates gsd-ui-researcher and gsd-ui-checker with a revision loop. Inserts between discuss-phase and plan-phase in the lifecycle.
+
+UI-SPEC.md locks spacing, typography, color, copywriting, and design system decisions before the planner creates tasks. This prevents design debt caused by ad-hoc styling decisions during execution.
+
+
+
+@~/.claude/get-shit-done/references/ui-brand.md
+
+
+
+
+## 1. Initialize
+
+```bash
+INIT=$(node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" init plan-phase "$PHASE")
+if [[ "$INIT" == @file:* ]]; then INIT=$(cat "${INIT#@file:}"); fi
+```
+
+Parse JSON for: `phase_dir`, `phase_number`, `phase_name`, `phase_slug`, `padded_phase`, `has_context`, `has_research`, `commit_docs`.
+
+**File paths:** `state_path`, `roadmap_path`, `requirements_path`, `context_path`, `research_path`.
+
+Resolve UI agent models:
+
+```bash
+UI_RESEARCHER_MODEL=$(node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" resolve-model gsd-ui-researcher --raw)
+UI_CHECKER_MODEL=$(node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" resolve-model gsd-ui-checker --raw)
+```
+
+Check config:
+
+```bash
+UI_ENABLED=$(node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" config-get workflow.ui_phase 2>/dev/null || echo "true")
+```
+
+**If `UI_ENABLED` is `false`:**
+```
+UI phase is disabled in config. Enable via /gsd:settings.
+```
+Exit workflow.
+
+**If `planning_exists` is false:** Error — run `/gsd:new-project` first.
+
+## 2. Parse and Validate Phase
+
+Extract phase number from $ARGUMENTS. If not provided, detect next unplanned phase.
+
+```bash
+PHASE_INFO=$(node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" roadmap get-phase "${PHASE}")
+```
+
+**If `found` is false:** Error with available phases.
+
+## 3. Check Prerequisites
+
+**If `has_context` is false:**
+```
+No CONTEXT.md found for Phase {N}.
+Recommended: run /gsd:discuss-phase {N} first to capture design preferences.
+Continuing without user decisions — UI researcher will ask all questions.
+```
+Continue (non-blocking).
+
+**If `has_research` is false:**
+```
+No RESEARCH.md found for Phase {N}.
+Note: stack decisions (component library, styling approach) will be asked during UI research.
+```
+Continue (non-blocking).
+
+## 4. Check Existing UI-SPEC
+
+```bash
+UI_SPEC_FILE=$(ls "${PHASE_DIR}"/*-UI-SPEC.md 2>/dev/null | head -1)
+```
+
+**If exists:** Use AskUserQuestion:
+- header: "Existing UI-SPEC"
+- question: "UI-SPEC.md already exists for Phase {N}. What would you like to do?"
+- options:
+ - "Update — re-run researcher with existing as baseline"
+ - "View — display current UI-SPEC and exit"
+ - "Skip — keep current UI-SPEC, proceed to verification"
+
+If "View": display file contents, exit.
+If "Skip": proceed to step 7 (checker).
+If "Update": continue to step 5.
+
+## 5. Spawn gsd-ui-researcher
+
+Display:
+```
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+ GSD ► UI DESIGN CONTRACT — PHASE {N}
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+◆ Spawning UI researcher...
+```
+
+Build prompt:
+
+```markdown
+Read ~/.claude/agents/gsd-ui-researcher.md for instructions.
+
+
+Create UI design contract for Phase {phase_number}: {phase_name}
+Answer: "What visual and interaction contracts does this phase need?"
+
+
+
+- {state_path} (Project State)
+- {roadmap_path} (Roadmap)
+- {requirements_path} (Requirements)
+- {context_path} (USER DECISIONS from /gsd:discuss-phase)
+- {research_path} (Technical Research — stack decisions)
+
+
+
+
+
+commit_docs: {commit_docs}
+phase_dir: {phase_dir}
+padded_phase: {padded_phase}
+
+```
+
+Omit null file paths from ``.
+
+```
+Task(
+ prompt=ui_research_prompt,
+ subagent_type="gsd-ui-researcher",
+ model="{UI_RESEARCHER_MODEL}",
+ description="UI Design Contract Phase {N}"
+)
+```
+
+## 6. Handle Researcher Return
+
+**If `## UI-SPEC COMPLETE`:**
+Display confirmation. Continue to step 7.
+
+**If `## UI-SPEC BLOCKED`:**
+Display blocker details and options. Exit workflow.
+
+## 7. Spawn gsd-ui-checker
+
+Display:
+```
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+ GSD ► VERIFYING UI-SPEC
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+◆ Spawning UI checker...
+```
+
+Build prompt:
+
+```markdown
+Read ~/.claude/agents/gsd-ui-checker.md for instructions.
+
+
+Validate UI design contract for Phase {phase_number}: {phase_name}
+Check all 6 dimensions. Return APPROVED or BLOCKED.
+
+
+
+- {phase_dir}/{padded_phase}-UI-SPEC.md (UI Design Contract — PRIMARY INPUT)
+- {context_path} (USER DECISIONS — check compliance)
+- {research_path} (Technical Research — check stack alignment)
+
+
+
+ui_safety_gate: {ui_safety_gate config value}
+
+```
+
+```
+Task(
+ prompt=ui_checker_prompt,
+ subagent_type="gsd-ui-checker",
+ model="{UI_CHECKER_MODEL}",
+ description="Verify UI-SPEC Phase {N}"
+)
+```
+
+## 8. Handle Checker Return
+
+**If `## UI-SPEC VERIFIED`:**
+Display dimension results. Proceed to step 10.
+
+**If `## ISSUES FOUND`:**
+Display blocking issues. Proceed to step 9.
+
+## 9. Revision Loop (Max 2 Iterations)
+
+Track `revision_count` (starts at 0).
+
+**If `revision_count` < 2:**
+- Increment `revision_count`
+- Re-spawn gsd-ui-researcher with revision context:
+
+```markdown
+
+The UI checker found issues with the current UI-SPEC.md.
+
+### Issues to Fix
+{paste blocking issues from checker return}
+
+Read the existing UI-SPEC.md, fix ONLY the listed issues, re-write the file.
+Do NOT re-ask the user questions that are already answered.
+
+```
+
+- After researcher returns → re-spawn checker (step 7)
+
+**If `revision_count` >= 2:**
+```
+Max revision iterations reached. Remaining issues:
+
+{list remaining issues}
+
+Options:
+1. Force approve — proceed with current UI-SPEC (FLAGs become accepted)
+2. Edit manually — open UI-SPEC.md in editor, re-run /gsd:ui-phase
+3. Abandon — exit without approving
+```
+
+Use AskUserQuestion for the choice.
+
+## 10. Present Final Status
+
+Display:
+```
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+ GSD ► UI-SPEC READY ✓
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+**Phase {N}: {Name}** — UI design contract approved
+
+Dimensions: 6/6 passed
+{If any FLAGs: "Recommendations: {N} (non-blocking)"}
+
+───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+## ▶ Next Up
+
+**Plan Phase {N}** — planner will use UI-SPEC.md as design context
+
+`/gsd:plan-phase {N}`
+
+/clear first → fresh context window
+
+───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+```
+
+## 11. Commit (if configured)
+
+```bash
+node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" commit "docs(${padded_phase}): UI design contract" --files "${PHASE_DIR}/${PADDED_PHASE}-UI-SPEC.md"
+```
+
+## 12. Update State
+
+```bash
+node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" state record-session \
+ --stopped-at "Phase ${PHASE} UI-SPEC approved" \
+ --resume-file "${PHASE_DIR}/${PADDED_PHASE}-UI-SPEC.md"
+```
+
+
+
+
+- [ ] Config checked (exit if ui_phase disabled)
+- [ ] Phase validated against roadmap
+- [ ] Prerequisites checked (CONTEXT.md, RESEARCH.md — non-blocking warnings)
+- [ ] Existing UI-SPEC handled (update/view/skip)
+- [ ] gsd-ui-researcher spawned with correct context and file paths
+- [ ] UI-SPEC.md created in correct location
+- [ ] gsd-ui-checker spawned with UI-SPEC.md
+- [ ] All 6 dimensions evaluated
+- [ ] Revision loop if BLOCKED (max 2 iterations)
+- [ ] Final status displayed with next steps
+- [ ] UI-SPEC.md committed (if commit_docs enabled)
+- [ ] State updated
+
diff --git a/get-shit-done/workflows/ui-review.md b/get-shit-done/workflows/ui-review.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..d0aa1fb19
--- /dev/null
+++ b/get-shit-done/workflows/ui-review.md
@@ -0,0 +1,157 @@
+
+Retroactive 6-pillar visual audit of implemented frontend code. Standalone command that works on any project — GSD-managed or not. Produces scored UI-REVIEW.md with actionable findings.
+
+
+
+@~/.claude/get-shit-done/references/ui-brand.md
+
+
+
+
+## 0. Initialize
+
+```bash
+INIT=$(node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" init phase-op "${PHASE_ARG}")
+if [[ "$INIT" == @file:* ]]; then INIT=$(cat "${INIT#@file:}"); fi
+```
+
+Parse: `phase_dir`, `phase_number`, `phase_name`, `phase_slug`, `padded_phase`, `commit_docs`.
+
+```bash
+UI_AUDITOR_MODEL=$(node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" resolve-model gsd-ui-auditor --raw)
+```
+
+Display banner:
+```
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+ GSD ► UI AUDIT — PHASE {N}: {name}
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+```
+
+## 1. Detect Input State
+
+```bash
+SUMMARY_FILES=$(ls "${PHASE_DIR}"/*-SUMMARY.md 2>/dev/null)
+UI_SPEC_FILE=$(ls "${PHASE_DIR}"/*-UI-SPEC.md 2>/dev/null | head -1)
+UI_REVIEW_FILE=$(ls "${PHASE_DIR}"/*-UI-REVIEW.md 2>/dev/null | head -1)
+```
+
+**If `SUMMARY_FILES` empty:** Exit — "Phase {N} not executed. Run /gsd:execute-phase {N} first."
+
+**If `UI_REVIEW_FILE` non-empty:** Use AskUserQuestion:
+- header: "Existing UI Review"
+- question: "UI-REVIEW.md already exists for Phase {N}."
+- options:
+ - "Re-audit — run fresh audit"
+ - "View — display current review and exit"
+
+If "View": display file, exit.
+If "Re-audit": continue.
+
+## 2. Gather Context Paths
+
+Build file list for auditor:
+- All SUMMARY.md files in phase dir
+- All PLAN.md files in phase dir
+- UI-SPEC.md (if exists — audit baseline)
+- CONTEXT.md (if exists — locked decisions)
+
+## 3. Spawn gsd-ui-auditor
+
+```
+◆ Spawning UI auditor...
+```
+
+Build prompt:
+
+```markdown
+Read ~/.claude/agents/gsd-ui-auditor.md for instructions.
+
+
+Conduct 6-pillar visual audit of Phase {phase_number}: {phase_name}
+{If UI-SPEC exists: "Audit against UI-SPEC.md design contract."}
+{If no UI-SPEC: "Audit against abstract 6-pillar standards."}
+
+
+
+- {summary_paths} (Execution summaries)
+- {plan_paths} (Execution plans — what was intended)
+- {ui_spec_path} (UI Design Contract — audit baseline, if exists)
+- {context_path} (User decisions, if exists)
+
+
+
+phase_dir: {phase_dir}
+padded_phase: {padded_phase}
+
+```
+
+Omit null file paths.
+
+```
+Task(
+ prompt=ui_audit_prompt,
+ subagent_type="gsd-ui-auditor",
+ model="{UI_AUDITOR_MODEL}",
+ description="UI Audit Phase {N}"
+)
+```
+
+## 4. Handle Return
+
+**If `## UI REVIEW COMPLETE`:**
+
+Display score summary:
+
+```
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+ GSD ► UI AUDIT COMPLETE ✓
+━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+**Phase {N}: {Name}** — Overall: {score}/24
+
+| Pillar | Score |
+|--------|-------|
+| Copywriting | {N}/4 |
+| Visuals | {N}/4 |
+| Color | {N}/4 |
+| Typography | {N}/4 |
+| Spacing | {N}/4 |
+| Experience Design | {N}/4 |
+
+Top fixes:
+1. {fix}
+2. {fix}
+3. {fix}
+
+Full review: {path to UI-REVIEW.md}
+
+───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+## ▶ Next
+
+- `/gsd:verify-work {N}` — UAT testing
+- `/gsd:plan-phase {N+1}` — plan next phase
+
+/clear first → fresh context window
+
+───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+```
+
+## 5. Commit (if configured)
+
+```bash
+node "$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/bin/gsd-tools.cjs" commit "docs(${padded_phase}): UI audit review" --files "${PHASE_DIR}/${PADDED_PHASE}-UI-REVIEW.md"
+```
+
+
+
+
+- [ ] Phase validated
+- [ ] SUMMARY.md files found (execution completed)
+- [ ] Existing review handled (re-audit/view)
+- [ ] gsd-ui-auditor spawned with correct context
+- [ ] UI-REVIEW.md created in phase directory
+- [ ] Score summary displayed to user
+- [ ] Next steps presented
+
diff --git a/get-shit-done/workflows/verify-work.md b/get-shit-done/workflows/verify-work.md
index dd5177a01..deed81d19 100644
--- a/get-shit-done/workflows/verify-work.md
+++ b/get-shit-done/workflows/verify-work.md
@@ -333,6 +333,7 @@ All tests passed. Ready to continue.
- `/gsd:plan-phase {next}` — Plan next phase
- `/gsd:execute-phase {next}` — Execute next phase
+- `/gsd:ui-review {phase}` — visual quality audit (if frontend files were modified)
```