Microcopy
Crafts persuasive & engaging microcopy – short texts like button labels & error messages – to improve user experience and drive conversions.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add microcopy npx -- -y @trustedskills/microcopy
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"microcopy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/microcopy"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The microcopy skill generates concise and effective short-form text, such as button labels, form field hints, or error messages. It focuses on clarity and user experience to improve the usability of digital interfaces. This includes crafting compelling calls to action and providing helpful guidance within applications.
When to use it
- Website/App Development: Generate alternative button copy for A/B testing different calls to action.
- UX Writing: Create short, descriptive text for form fields or tooltips to guide users.
- Error Message Improvement: Refine error messages to be more user-friendly and actionable.
- Marketing Materials: Develop concise taglines or promotional snippets.
Key capabilities
- Generates button labels
- Creates form field hints
- Writes error messages
- Crafts calls to action
Example prompts
- "Suggest three alternative button labels for 'Submit'."
- "Write a short, helpful hint for a password field."
- "Rephrase this error message: 'An unexpected error occurred.'"
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the microcopy depends on clear instructions and context provided in the prompt. Be specific about the desired tone (e.g., friendly, professional) and target audience.
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