Retype
Retype automatically reformats text into a specified style (e.g., Markdown, HTML) for consistent output and easy formatting.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add retype npx -- -y @trustedskills/retype
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"retype": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/retype"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The retype skill allows you to reformat text into a different format. It can take existing text and output it in a new style or structure, such as converting markdown to HTML or changing the tone of writing. This is useful for adapting content to various platforms or audiences.
When to use it
- Transforming notes from Markdown to HTML for easy web publishing.
- Rewriting product descriptions to match a specific brand voice.
- Converting complex technical documentation into simpler, more accessible language.
- Adapting email templates to different communication styles (formal vs. informal).
Key capabilities
- Text reformatting
- Markdown to HTML conversion
- Tone adjustment
Example prompts
- "Retype the following Markdown:
[My Heading] \n This is some textinto HTML." - "Retype this product description to be more persuasive and engaging: [Original Description]"
- “Can you retype this email to sound more formal?”
Tips & gotchas
The skill’s effectiveness depends on the clarity of your instructions. Providing specific examples of the desired output format can significantly improve results.
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