🔍 Writing Tools

Use when creating, editing, or reviewing custom OpenCode tools. Covers tool definition structure, argument schemas with Zod, context access, multi-tool files, and invoking scripts in other languages.

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npx playbooks add skill ian-pascoe/dotfiles --skill writing-tools

About Writing Tools

Use when creating, editing, or reviewing custom OpenCode tools. Covers tool definition structure, argument schemas with Zod, context access, multi-tool files, and invoking scripts in other languages.

At 27 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized code review & quality expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.

Use Cases

  • Catching bugs and security vulnerabilities before merge
  • Enforcing code style and architectural consistency
  • Reviewing PRs for performance and maintainability
  • Generating detailed code review comments

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (27 words)

Use when creating, editing, or reviewing custom OpenCode tools. Covers tool definition structure, argument schemas with Zod, context access, multi-tool files, and invoking scripts in other languages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Writing Tools?

Writing Tools is a free code review & quality skill for AI coding agents. Use when creating, editing, or reviewing custom OpenCode tools. Covers tool definition structure, argument schemas with Zod, context access, multi-tool files, and invoking scripts in other languages.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with code review & quality expertise.

How do I use Writing Tools with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill ian-pascoe/dotfiles --skill writing-tools in your terminal to install Writing Tools into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Writing Tools?

Writing Tools is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.

Is Writing Tools free to use?

Yes, Writing Tools is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/ian-pascoe/dotfiles/tree/main/config/opencode/skill/writing-tools. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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