Format
Automatically restructures text into specified formats like lists, tables, or outlines based on user instructions.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add format npx -- -y @trustedskills/format
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"format": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/format"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The format skill allows AI agents to structure and organize text data according to specified rules. It can apply formatting like bullet points, numbered lists, tables, or other defined structures. This is useful for presenting information in a clear, readable, and organized manner, especially when dealing with raw or unstructured text.
When to use it
- Summarizing meeting notes: Transform lengthy transcripts into concise summaries with key action items formatted as bullet points.
- Creating product comparisons: Organize features of competing products into a table for easy comparison.
- Structuring research findings: Present data and observations from research in a clear, structured format like numbered lists or tables.
- Generating outlines: Create detailed outlines for reports or presentations based on provided content.
Key capabilities
- Applies specified formatting rules to text.
- Supports bullet points and numbered lists.
- Can generate tabular data from input.
- Organizes unstructured text into defined structures.
Example prompts
- "Format the following meeting transcript as a summary with action items in a bulleted list."
- "Create a table comparing these three products, listing their features and pricing."
- “Structure this research data into a numbered list of findings.”
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the formatting depends on clear instructions. Providing specific examples of desired output can improve results.
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