# Word Count

> Count words in text. Use to determine length of a document, e.g. to determine if it needs to be summarized before further use

- Skill: `bdambrosio/word-count` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bdambrosio/word-count`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bdambrosio/word-count/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: bdambrosio (https://skillmd.com/u/bdambrosio)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bdambrosio/word-count

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# word-count

Simple deterministic word counting for text analysis.

## Input

- `target`: Note ID or variable containing text to count

## Output

Success (`status: "success"`):
- `value`: String with word count (e.g., "Word count: 6")
- `extra.count`: Integer count

## Behavior

- Simple whitespace-based counting
- Fast and reliable
- Works on any text content

## Planning Notes

- Use to check document length before processing
- Useful for determining if summarization is needed

## Example

```json
{"type":"word-count","target":"$text","out":"$count"}
```