usability-heuristics
Installation
SKILL.md
Overview
This skill applies Nielsen's 10 Usability Heuristics to review and audit user interface code. It serves two purposes:
- Audit mode: Systematically evaluate existing UI code against all 10 heuristics and produce a structured issue log with severity ratings, evidence, and remediation guidance.
- Guidance mode: Apply heuristics proactively when building new features to prevent usability problems before they ship.
This skill focuses on evaluation methodology and structured reporting. Where a heuristic overlaps with a Law of UX, this skill cross-references the relevant law rather than duplicating guidance. Use both skills together for comprehensive coverage:
usability-heuristics(this skill) = audit methodology + structured issue loglaws-of-ux= theoretical grounding + detailed UX principles
When reviewing code, start with the Audit Checklist to identify which heuristics are most relevant, then refer to the detailed sections for guidance and examples. Always produce findings in the Issue Log Format below.
Keywords: heuristic evaluation, usability audit, nielsen heuristics, ui audit, usability review, heuristic review, ux compliance, usability issues