Assert
The Assert skill helps you confidently state your needs and boundaries in conversations, promoting clearer communication and reducing misunderstandings.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add assert npx -- -y @trustedskills/assert
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"assert": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/assert"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The Assert skill is designed to help AI agents confidently state needs and boundaries in conversations. It facilitates clearer communication by allowing the agent to express requirements directly, reducing potential misunderstandings. To utilize this skill, you'll need a configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) server referencing the provided resource URI or be able to fetch the recipe directly via curl.
When to use it
- When an AI agent needs to clearly define its limitations in a task.
- To ensure the agent’s requirements are explicitly stated during a conversation.
- In situations where precise communication and boundary setting is crucial for successful interaction.
Key capabilities
- Allows AI agents to express their needs and boundaries.
- Supports integration via Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Can be fetched directly using
curl.
Example prompts
- "Assert that I need the data in CSV format."
- "State clearly that I cannot process images larger than 1MB."
- "Express my requirement for a detailed explanation of each step."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires an MCP server to be configured or direct recipe fetching via
curl. - Refer to the fullstackrecipes.com resource URI (recipe://fullstackrecipes.com/assert) for setup instructions.
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