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Using real-world metaphors in interfaces v1.0.0

Use this resource to choose layout patterns borrowed from the physical world, such as cards or drawers

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  • 216 likes
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Install with the CLI

In a terminal, from the folder you want:

npx --yes palatekit@latest install use-real-world-ui-metaphors

With no option, the skill goes to ~/.agents/skills/; add --agent claude-code (or codex, cursor…) to target an agent.

First time: connect the CLI with

npx --yes palatekit@latest login

The agent picks familiar patterns (card, carousel, drawer, accordion, tab, tooltip) that match the content and checks that each has a clear use. You get patterns that need no instructions.

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Updated November 2, 2026

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Your agent's model
Licence
MIT

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What you get

  • SKILL.md: uses of the card, carousel and drawer
  • SKILL.md: accordion, tabs, tooltip and principles of use

Good fit for

  • You design a catalogue page with cards
  • A navigation should open from the side of the screen

Not for

    Tags

    • metaphors
    • cards
    • drawer
    • patterns

    About

    You say

    “Show these offers as cards, and the secondary navigation in a side drawer.”

    Card for the “Using real-world metaphors in interfaces” skill

    Skill published by dembrandt under the MIT license, delivered in its original version.

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    How to use it

    1. Install the skill in your agent's skills folder
    2. Ask your agent to choose layout patterns borrowed from the physical world, such as cards or drawers
    3. Review and adjust the result

    Content preview

    Files

    • LICENSE1.1 KB
    • NOTICE-PALATEKIT.md0.5 KB
    • SKILL.md5.5 KB

    Origin and licence

    Listed unmodified

    Author
    dembrandt
    Source
    github.com/dembrandt/dembrandt-skills/tree/c4ad177dea5b864f779f8c722f28cf04f760cb22/skills/real-world-metaphors
    Licence
    MIT

    Notice

    « real-world-metaphors » (dembrandt, MIT) livré dans sa version d'origine : fiche en français et en anglais par PalateKit.

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