ux-audit

UX Audit Skill

Perform systematic UX audits using Nielsen's heuristics and UX best practices.

When to Use

• Reviewing a page or feature before release
• Identifying usability issues
• Evaluating design decisions
• Comparing against UX standards
• Preparing for user testing

Audit Framework

1. Heuristic Evaluation

Evaluate against Nielsen's 10 usability heuristics:

2. Visual Hierarchy Check

• Is the most important element most prominent?
• Does the eye flow logically?
• Are related items grouped?
• Is there appropriate white space?

3. Interaction Audit

• Are clickable elements obvious?
• Is feedback immediate?
• Are loading states handled?
• Are empty states designed?

4. Content Evaluation

• Is copy clear and concise?
• Is terminology user-friendly?
• Are labels descriptive?
• Are CTAs action-oriented?

Output Format

## UX Audit: [Feature/Page Name]

### Summary Score
[Overall usability rating: Poor / Fair / Good / Excellent]

### Heuristic Scores
| Heuristic | Score (1-5) | Key Issue |
|-----------|-------------|-----------|

### Critical Issues
- [Issue requiring immediate attention]

### Recommendations
| Priority | Issue | Recommendation | Effort |
|----------|-------|----------------|--------|
| P0 | ... | ... | Low/Med/High |

### Positive Patterns
- [What's working well]

Integration

Works best with:

• ux-expert agent for deep analysis
• accessibility-check skill for WCAG compliance
• journey-map skill for flow context