Agent skill · writing content · anthropics
ux-copy
Write or review UX copy — microcopy, error messages, empty states, CTAs. Trigger with "write copy for", "what should this button say?", "review this error message", or when naming a CTA, wording a confirmation dialog, filling an empty state, or writing onboarding text.
Why this skill is useful
Provides structured patterns and guidelines for writing effective UX copy that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 23,345 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
/ux-copy If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md. Write or review UX copy for any interface context. Usage What I Need From You Context: What screen, flow, or feature? User state: What is the user trying to do? How are they feeling? Tone: Formal, friendly, playful, reassuring? Constraints: Character limits, platform guidelines? Principles 1. Clear: Say exactly what you mean. No jargon, no ambiguity. 2. Concise: Use the fewest words that convey the full meaning. 3. Consistent: Same terms for the same things everywhere. 4. Useful: Every word should help the user accomplish their goal. 5. Human: Write like a helpful person, not a robot. Copy Patterns CTAs Start with a verb: "Start free trial", "Save changes", "Download report" Be specific: "Create account" not "Submit" Match the outcome to the label Error Messages Structure: What happened + Why + How to fix "Payment declined. Your card was declined by your bank. Try a different card or contact your bank." Empty States Structure: What this is + Why it's empty + How to start "No projects yet. Create your first project to start collaborating with your team." Confirmation Dialogs Make the action clear: "Delete 3 files?" not "Are you sure?" Describe consequences: "This can't be undone" Label buttons with the action: "Delete files" / "Keep files" not "OK" / "Cancel" Tooltips Concise, helpful, never obvious Loading States Set expectations, reduce anxiety Onboarding Progressive disclosure, one concept at a time Voice and Tone Adapt tone to context: Success: Celebratory but not over the top Error: Empathetic and helpful Warning: Clear and actionable Neutral: Informative and concise Output If Connectors Available If ~~knowledge base is connected: Pull your brand voice guidelines and content style guide Check for existing copy patterns and terminology standards If ~~design tool is connected: View the screen context in Figma to understand the full user flow Check character l …
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Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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