📋 Fountain Syntax
Complete Fountain screenplay format syntax reference. Covers scene headings, action, character names, dialogue, parentheticals, transitions, dual dialogue, notes, title page, emphasis, and page breaks. Use when: writing or editing .fountain files, validating screenplay format, converting between for
npx playbooks add skill bybren-llc/story-systems-template --skill fountain-syntax
About Fountain Syntax
Complete Fountain screenplay format syntax reference. Covers scene headings, action, character names, dialogue, parentheticals, transitions, dual dialogue, notes, title page, emphasis, and page breaks. Use when: writing or editing .fountain files, validating screenplay format, converting between for
This compact 37-word instruction set is purpose-built for developer workflow work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Streamlining git workflows and commit conventions
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines and deployment scripts
- Managing monorepos and multi-package projects
- Automating release notes and changelogs
Example Prompts
System Prompt (37 words)
Complete Fountain screenplay format syntax reference. Covers scene headings, action, character names, dialogue, parentheticals, transitions, dual dialogue, notes, title page, emphasis, and page breaks. Use when: writing or editing .fountain files, validating screenplay format, converting between for
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Syntax?
Fountain Syntax is a free developer workflow skill for AI coding agents. Complete Fountain screenplay format syntax reference. Covers scene headings, action, character names, dialogue, parentheticals, transitions, dual dialogue, notes, title page, emphasis, and page breaks. Use when: writing or editing .fountain files, validating screenplay format, converting between for. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with developer workflow expertise.
How do I use Fountain Syntax with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill bybren-llc/story-systems-template --skill fountain-syntax in your terminal to install Fountain Syntax into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Fountain Syntax?
Fountain Syntax is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Fountain Syntax free to use?
Yes, Fountain Syntax is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/bybren-llc/story-systems-template/tree/main/.gemini/skills/fountain-syntax. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
