Guides
Practical, workflow-first articles: how to read a design system out of a real website, and how to make AI coding tools respect one.
How to reverse-engineer a website's design system
July 17, 2026 · 2 minA practical method for extracting the real rules behind a design - by hand, and where automation earns its place.
What is a design.md file, and how should AI coding tools use it?
July 17, 2026 · 2 minThe case for a machine-readable design specification, and what belongs inside one.
URL analysis vs screenshot analysis: when to use each
July 17, 2026 · 2 minTwo kinds of design evidence - implementation truth and visual truth - and how to choose.
How to use Mateo with Claude Code or Cursor
July 17, 2026 · 2 minA concrete setup for making AI-generated UI match a real design system.
How to get more accurate design specifications from Mateo
July 17, 2026 · 2 minInput choices that measurably improve output quality.