UI Recall

UI RECALL GUIDE

How to describe a UI component for Codex

A useful UI prompt describes the user's job and important states before it names visual styling.

Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · Practical guidance, not a ranking claim

Use six concrete inputs

State the user goal, screen context, component role, important states, realistic content, and project constraints. UI Recall's Prompt Builder keeps these inputs separate so the resulting request is easier to inspect and edit.

  • Goal: what the person should complete or understand.
  • Context: where the component appears and what surrounds it.
  • States: default, focused, loading, empty, error, and success when relevant.
  • Constraints: framework, existing design system, responsive behavior, and accessibility expectations.

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