distill
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:
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