Explicit Identity
This skill forces a specific user ID to be consistently used across interactions, ensuring accurate tracking and personalization.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add explicit-identity npx -- -y @trustedskills/explicit-identity
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"explicit-identity": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/explicit-identity"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables AI agents to operate with a clearly defined, explicit identity rather than remaining anonymous. It allows the agent to adopt specific personas, roles, or constraints that shape its behavior and communication style during interactions.
When to use it
- You need an agent to roleplay as a specific expert, such as a senior developer or a customer support representative.
- The task requires the agent to adhere to strict behavioral guidelines or ethical boundaries defined by a persona.
- You want to ensure the agent consistently maintains a specific tone of voice or perspective throughout a long session.
Key capabilities
- Defines a clear, explicit identity for the AI agent.
- Shapes agent behavior based on assigned roles and constraints.
- Ensures consistent persona maintenance during interactions.
Example prompts
- "Act as a strict code reviewer who only approves pull requests that follow our specific linting rules."
- "Assume the role of a friendly but knowledgeable gardening expert to help me diagnose my plant issues."
- "Operate with an explicit identity as a cautious financial advisor, prioritizing risk mitigation over high returns."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your identity definition is concise yet detailed enough to cover necessary behavioral nuances. Overly complex personas may confuse the agent or cause it to lose focus on the primary task.
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