Codegen HTML Skill

Scaffold and iteratively build standalone HTML applications using Preact + HTM via CDN. Zero local dependencies — no Node.js, no npm, no build step. Just open the HTML file in a browser.

Quick Start

bash
# Scaffold a single-file app
./scripts/codegen-html-scaffold.sh '{"project_name": "my-app", "output_dir": "/tmp/my-app", "mode": "single-file"}'

# Scaffold a multi-file app
./scripts/codegen-html-scaffold.sh '{"project_name": "my-app", "output_dir": "/tmp/my-app", "mode": "multi-file"}'

# Read a file or list the project
./scripts/codegen-html-read.sh '{"project_dir": "/tmp/my-app", "file_path": "."}'

# Write/update a file
./scripts/codegen-html-write.sh '{"project_dir": "/tmp/my-app", "file_path": "index.html", "content": "..."}'

CRITICAL: Scaffold Conventions (DO NOT VIOLATE)

These rules prevent runtime errors:

1. Use class (not className) — HTM maps directly to DOM attributes
2. Use Tailwind CSS utility classes for all styling (loaded via CDN in index.html)
3. Do NOT create <style> blocks or .css files — use Tailwind classes instead
4. Keep Preact/HTM imports unchanged — do not change CDN URLs or versions
5. Use named exports for components: export function ComponentName() {}

Code Style Guide

• Use Preact with HTM (tagged template literals instead of JSX)
• Use class (not className) — HTM maps directly to DOM attributes
• Template literal syntax: html<div class="app">${content}</div>
• Use useState, useEffect, useRef from Preact hooks
• Components are plain functions returning html... template literals
• All imports via CDN (esm.sh), pinned to specific versions
• Use Tailwind CSS utility classes — the CDN is pre-loaded in index.html
• Forge dark theme colors: bg-zinc-950 (bg), bg-zinc-900 (cards), border-zinc-800 (borders), text-zinc-200 (text), text-zinc-400 (muted), bg-indigo-500 (accent)

Tailwind CSS Reference

Tailwind is loaded via CDN. Use utility classes directly in class attributes:

• Layout: flex, grid, gap-4, max-w-4xl, mx-auto, px-6, py-12
• Colors: bg-zinc-950, bg-zinc-900, text-zinc-200, text-zinc-400, bg-indigo-500
• Borders: border, border-zinc-800, rounded-lg, shadow-lg
• Typography: text-3xl, font-bold, text-center, font-mono
• Interactive: hover:bg-indigo-400, transition-colors, cursor-pointer

Do NOT write custom CSS when Tailwind utilities exist.

Safety Constraints

• Output directory must be under $HOME or /tmp
• Non-empty directories require force: true to overwrite
• Path traversal (.., absolute paths) is rejected in read/write operations
• No local tooling required — files can be opened directly in a browser

Iteration Workflow

1. Scaffold the project with codegen_html_scaffold
2. Read files to understand current state with codegen_html_read
3. Write updated files with codegen_html_write
4. Repeat steps 2-3 to iterate on the UI

After scaffolding, the user can simply open index.html in a browser. No install or build step needed.

When to Use

Use codegen-html when the user wants:

• A quick UI prototype with no setup
• A single HTML file they can share or open directly
• Zero-dependency frontend (no Node.js required)
• Simple interactive apps, dashboards, or demos

For full React apps with build tooling and npm packages, use codegen-react instead.

Tool: codegen_html_scaffold

Create a new Preact + HTM project with Forge-themed dark UI.

Input:

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | project_name | string | yes | Name for the project | | output_dir | string | yes | Absolute path for the project directory | | title | string | no | Page title. Default: project_name | | mode | string | no | single-file (one index.html) or multi-file (separate JS/CSS). Default: single-file | | force | boolean | no | Overwrite non-empty directory. Default: false |

Output: JSON object with status, output_dir, mode, and list of files created.

Response Format

json
{
  "status": "created",
  "output_dir": "/tmp/my-app",
  "project_name": "my-app",
  "mode": "single-file",
  "files": ["index.html"]
}

Tool: codegen_html_read

Read a file or list the project directory.

Input:

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | project_dir | string | yes | Absolute path to the project directory | | file_path | string | yes | Relative path to read, or "." for directory listing |

Output: JSON object with path, content (or listing), size, and modified timestamp.

Response Format (file)

json
{
  "path": "index.html",
  "content": "<!DOCTYPE html>...",
  "size": 2048,
  "modified": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}

Response Format (directory listing)

json
{
  "path": ".",
  "type": "directory",
  "files": ["index.html", "app.js", "styles.css"]
}

Tool: codegen_html_write

Write or update a file in the project.

Input:

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | project_dir | string | yes | Absolute path to the project directory | | file_path | string | yes | Relative path to write | | content | string | yes | Complete file content |

Output: JSON object with path, action (created/updated), and size.

Response Format

json
{
  "path": "index.html",
  "action": "updated",
  "size": 2150
}