Toon Formatter
Transforms text into a fun, cartoon-like style for engaging content and creative expression.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add toon-formatter npx -- -y @trustedskills/toon-formatter
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"toon-formatter": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/toon-formatter"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The toon-formatter skill processes raw text or code into a visually distinct "cartoon" style format, applying specific styling rules to make output appear playful and illustrated. It transforms standard data structures like lists and code blocks into stylized representations that mimic hand-drawn aesthetics within the chat interface.
When to use it
- Generate fun, engaging explanations for children or casual audiences where a serious tone is inappropriate.
- Format complex code snippets or configuration files to make them easier to read during informal debugging sessions.
- Create visually distinct sections in long-form responses to break up text and maintain user attention.
- Style bullet points and headers to create a consistent, whimsical theme throughout an entire conversation thread.
Key capabilities
- Converts standard markdown lists into stylized, illustrated-looking items.
- Applies cartoon-style formatting to code blocks and technical data.
- Transforms plain text paragraphs into visually segmented, playful sections.
- Maintains readability while injecting a unique visual identity into the output.
Example prompts
- "Explain how photosynthesis works using the toon-formatter style."
- "Format this JSON configuration file as a cartoon-style list so it looks fun."
- "Write a story about a robot learning to bake cookies, applying the toon-formatter to all headers and dialogue."
Tips & gotchas
This skill is designed for aesthetic enhancement rather than data processing; ensure the underlying information remains accurate despite the stylistic changes. It works best when the content itself allows for a lighthearted interpretation, as overly technical or sensitive topics may lose clarity if the visual style distracts from the message.
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