# Stitch::code To Design

Convert frontend code (Vite, React, Angular, Vue, etc.) to a Stitch Design by chaining...

- Repository: https://github.com/google-labs-code/stitch-skills (8654 stars)
- Category: Design
- License: Apache-2.0
- Last updated: 2026-08-17
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add google-labs-code/stitch-skills --skill stitch::code-to-design -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add google-labs-code/stitch-skills --skill stitch::code-to-design -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add google-labs-code/stitch-skills --skill stitch::code-to-design -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add google-labs-code/stitch-skills --skill stitch::code-to-design -g -a gemini-cli -y`

## Description

Convert frontend code (Vite, React, Angular, Vue, etc.) to a Stitch Design by chaining static HTML extraction, design system extraction, and file upload. **ALWAYS** use this skill when the user's intent is to move existing web apps or React/Angular/Vue components into Stitch (e.g., requests to "save", "migrate", or "upload"). You must use this skill even for simple "save" operations, as it is the only way to ensure the design system is extracted and assets are properly linked.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Code to Design

Transform your existing frontend code (React + Vite, Next.js, Angular, Vue, etc.) into a Stitch Design so you can iterate and improve it using Stitch.

This skill orchestrates three other skills in sequence:
1. `extract-static-html`: Extract a single self-contained HTML file from your build output or running dev server (e.g., Vite dev server or Angular CLI `ng serve`).
2. `extract-design-md`: Analyze the source code (including Angular `angular.json`, external `.html` templates, theme files, and components) to create a design system (DESIGN.md).
3. `upload-to-stitch`: Upload that HTML file and the design system to your Stitch project.

## Workflow

Follow these steps to convert your existing code.

### Prerequisites

- A running local dev server (e.g. `npm run dev`, `ng serve`) OR a built web application directory containing `index.html` and assets.
- Target Stitch `projectId` (use `list_projects` if unknown).

### Steps

#### 1. Extract Self-Contained HTML

Delegate to the `extract-static-html` skill to generate a standalone HTML file.
Read [skills/extract-static-html/SKILL.md](../extract-static-html/SKILL.md) for detailed instructions and script usage.

Expected output: A single file like `/path/to/extracted/standalone.html`.

#### 2. Verify HTML (Optional, User-Driven)

After extraction, inform the user of the output file path so they can manually
verify in a browser if desired. **Do not block on verification**, proceed
directly to Step 3.

If the user reports issues after reviewing, fix them before continuing.

#### 3. Extract Design System (File)

Delegate to the `extract-design-md` skill to analyze the project's source files
(components, stylesheets, theme configs) and produce a design system. Read
[skills/extract-design-md/SKILL.md](../extract-design-md/SKILL.md) for the
full analysis workflow.

Write `.stitch/DESIGN.md` following the `extract-design-md` skill's output
structure.

The rest: https://github.com/google-labs-code/stitch-skills/blob/HEAD/plugins/stitch-design/skills/code-to-design/SKILL.md