Details that make generative UI feel better

Generative UI is the discipline of mapping typed model output — tool calls, structured objects, data parts — onto rendered components. Done well, the model feels like it is operating your product. Done badly, it is JSON in a code block. Apply these principles when building or reviewing any UI that renders AI SDK tool results or streamed objects.

The conversation surface (messages, scroll, composer, statuses) is covered by the better-chat-ui skill. General surface polish is covered by better-ui; text by better-typography.

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