Context: this sub-skill is one lens of the broader ui-craft skill. If the ui-craft skill is also installed, read its SKILL.md first for Discovery + Anti-Slop + Craft Test, then apply the specific lens below.

Distill the UI at the target the user described to its essence. Load the ui-craft skill.

The test for every section, component, prop, and word:

Does this answer a question the user is asking or drive an action they need to take? If not — cut it.

Knob gating (CRAFT_LEVEL):

≤ 4 → be more aggressive with cuts; strip anything that doesn't directly drive action.
5-7 → standard cuts per the test below.
8+ → preserve signature details even if they don't directly drive action — the one memorable element that makes this feel designed stays.

Apply ruthlessly:

distill