Implement favicons for all devices

SkillWeb & browsing

Lets your agent check that a website's favicon markup is correct for all devices when reviewing HTML or components.

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About this capability

Use when reviewing templates, rendered HTML, or shared components related to Implement favicons for all devices. Validate the final browser-facing markup, not just the source framework abstraction.

What this skill tells your AI

The instructions your AI receives, as published by thedaviddias/front-end-checklist in skills/favicons/SKILL.md and read by ahel’s review.

Missing or low-quality favicons make sites look unprofessional in browser tabs, bookmarks, and home screens—damaging brand recognition and user trust.

Quick Reference

  • Minimum: favicon.ico (32x32) + apple-touch-icon.png (180x180)
  • Modern: SVG favicon with dark mode support
  • PWA: Include in manifest.json with multiple sizes
  • Use RealFaviconGenerator or favicons npm package

Check

Verify that all necessary favicon formats and sizes are implemented correctly for optimal display across different browsers, devices, and platforms.

Fix

Generate and implement a complete favicon set including ICO, PNG, SVG, and mobile/PWA icons with proper HTML declarations.

Explain

Explain how proper favicon implementation improves brand recognition, user experience, and ensures consistent display across all browsers and devices.

Code Review

Review templates, server-rendered HTML, and shared components that output markup related to Implement favicons for all devices. Flag exact elements, attributes, and routes where the rendered HTML violates the rule.


For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance, see references/rule.md.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/html/favicons

Signals

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Last commit
Aug 2026
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Advanced
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skill
Gateway key
favicons
Source
github.com/thedaviddias/front-end-checklist