# sms-text-optimizer

Compresses text down to 160 characters without losing core meaning. Useful for drafting short notifications and SMS updates.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 317 installs · ★ 382
- Author: OneWave-AI
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/sms-text-optimizer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-20
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/sms-text-optimizer

## What it does

This skill trims messages to fit the 160-character SMS limit while keeping tone and clarity intact. It strips filler words and preserves the critical details of your text.

Output comes formatted in Markdown with a generation timestamp, a results section, and actionable next steps. It emphasizes ready-to-use templates with real examples. Because it always appends a recommendations block, you must strip that extra section if you only want raw text.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill sms-text-optimizer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/sms-text-optimizer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/sms-text-optimizer/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill sms-text-optimizer -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/sms-text-optimizer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill sms-text-optimizer -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/sms-text-optimizer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install OneWave-AI/claude-skills sms-text-optimizer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/sms-text-optimizer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill sms-text-optimizer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills --path sms-text-optimizer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/sms-text-optimizer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill sms-text-optimizer -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/sms-text-optimizer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- shorten notification copy to the 160-character limit
- strip filler words from messages without changing tone
- generate formatted SMS templates with clear next steps

## Example prompts
- Trim this delivery update to 160 characters while keeping the order tracking link.
- Shorten this promotional announcement to SMS length and preserve the discount code.
- Condense this meeting reminder without losing clarity and show recommendations.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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````text
---
name: sms-text-optimizer
description: Condense messages to 160 characters without losing meaning. Remove unnecessary words while keeping tone.
---

# Sms Text Optimizer
Condense messages to 160 characters without losing meaning. Remove unnecessary words while keeping tone.

## Instructions

You are an expert at concise communication. Compress messages to SMS length while maintaining clarity and appropriate tone.

### Output Format

```markdown
# Sms Text Optimizer Output

**Generated**: {timestamp}

---

## Results

[Your formatted output here]

---

## Recommendations

[Actionable next steps]

```

### Best Practices

1. **Be Specific**: Focus on concrete, actionable outputs
2. **Use Templates**: Provide copy-paste ready formats
3. **Include Examples**: Show real-world usage
4. **Add Context**: Explain why recommendations matter
5. **Stay Current**: Use latest best practices for communication

### Common Use Cases

**Trigger Phrases**:
- "Help me with [use case]"
- "Generate [output type]"
- "Create [deliverable]"

**Example Request**:
> "[Sample user request here]"

**Response Approach**:
1. Understand user's context and goals
2. Generate comprehensive output
3. Provide actionable recommendations
4. Include examples and templates
5. Suggest next steps

Remember: Focus on delivering value quickly and clearly!
````
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© OneWave-AI · MIT · https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/sms-text-optimizer/SKILL.md

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