voice-capture

# Voice Capture Skill Extract and encode writing voice from sample text into reusable voice profiles. This skill transforms examples of writing you like into documented patterns that can guide future writing. ## When to Use This Skill This skill applies when: - A user provides sample text and asks "write like this" - Creating a voice profile from existing content - Documenting a brand voice for consistency - Capturing an author's style for future reference - Analyzing differences between two writing styles ## Core Philosophy > Voice isn't just word choice. It's sentence rhythm, paragraph structure, emotional register, and a thousand small decisions that create a distinctive sound. This skill captures those decisions systematically so they can be applied to new content. ## Voice Profile Structure A complete voice profile has three layers. See [voice-profile-template.yaml](./assets/voice-profile-template.yaml) for the full template. ### Layer 1: Immutable Traits Core characteristics that define the voice: ```yaml traits: - direct # vs. indirect, circumspect - conversational # vs. formal, academic - technically-informed # level of assumed expertise register: informal # formal / semiformal / informal prohibited: - "synergy" - passive voice in openings - exclamation marks (except in quotes) ``` ### Layer 2: Channel Guidance How the voice adapts by medium: ```yaml channels: blog: length: "1000-2000 words" personality: "full" ...