ghost-writer — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
Creates two distinct first drafts matching personal writing style from a Voice DNA Document. Useful for crafting articles and newsletters.
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill ghost-writer -a claude-codeWhat ghost-writer does
The skill produces two structurally different drafts using an input Voice DNA profile. Each version comes with two or three headline candidates. The assistant reviews input research and flags discrepancies between task constraints and tone.
The workflow starts with an intake check. The tool inspects profile readiness, questions missing details, and evaluates whether the style file is older than 6 months. It previews areas of strong or weak style coverage before drafting. It also actively suppresses standard AI writing tells alongside your personal anti-patterns.
A Voice DNA Document from writing-dna-discovery is strictly required. Without it, the skill stops immediately and points you back to the profile discovery stage.
What it helps with
- generate two distinct draft variations matching personal style
- detect and eliminate common AI writing markers
- catch tone mismatches between your voice profile and the current assignment
- propose headline options tuned to documented style
Example prompts for the agent
- Here is my
voice-dna.mdfile. Write a newsletter draft about remote work challenges. - Use the profile in
voice-dna.mdto draft a technical blog post on distributed tracing. - Check
dna.mdand generate two drafts for a publication announcing our latest release.
How to install ghost-writer
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill ghost-writer -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/ghost-writer/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/ghost-writer/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill ghost-writer -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/ghost-writer/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill ghost-writer -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/ghost-writer/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install robertguss/claude-code-toolkit ghost-writer2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/ghost-writer/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill ghost-writer -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --path skills/writing/ghost-writerManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/ghost-writer/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill ghost-writer -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about ghost-writer
How to install ghost-writer in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill ghost-writer -a claude-code. The skill file will be placed in ~/.claude/skills/ghost-writer/SKILL.md.
What prerequisites does ghost-writer need?
You must provide a Voice DNA Document generated by the writing-dna-discovery skill. Without this file in your session, drafting will not proceed.
How do the two generated drafts differ?
The skill varies structure, narrative entry points, and conceptual emphasis between drafts while keeping both inside the boundaries of your documented voice.
