Design System Governance FAQs

Question 1

What design token formats and tools does this skill support?

Accepted Answer

The skill supports a wide range of formats including Tailwind CSS configurations, standard CSS variables, and W3C-compliant design token JSON. It integrates directly with Figma via MCP servers to extract the latest design styles.

Question 2

Does this skill automatically update my code tokens?

Accepted Answer

No, this is a report-only skill. It identifies mismatches and classifies drift severity, but it does not auto-fix tokens. This ensures developers maintain control over code changes while receiving clear reconciliation instructions.

Question 3

What is the Design System Governance skill for Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

It is a specialized capability that audits design token inconsistencies between Figma files and your codebase (CSS, Tailwind, or JSON) to identify and track styling drift. It helps maintain a single source of truth for your UI.

Question 4

When should I use the Design System Governance skill?

Accepted Answer

You should run this skill during periodic governance checks, immediately after design updates in Figma, before major releases, or when onboarding a new project to establish a baseline for design system health.

Question 5

How does it help with project management and issue tracking?

Accepted Answer

Beyond just reporting, the skill integrates with the Wrangler MCP to automatically create issues for each detected drift category. This allows teams to track, assign, and prioritize the resolution of design inconsistencies within their existing workflow.

Design System Governance

Design System Governance

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