How do I install the Change Soul skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add ericwang915/change-soul in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Change Soul safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Change Soul?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Change Soul free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Change Soul?

ericwang915 (@ericwang915) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Change Soul by ericwang915 — Agent Skill

Name: Change Soul
Author: ericwang915

Change Soul

Modify the agent's core identity (soul.md). Use when: user wants to change their name, core values, language preference, or fundamental agent behavior. NOT for: changing personality/style (use change_persona), first-time setup (use onboarding), or API/config (use change_setting).

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File contents

Change Soul Skill

Modify the agent's core identity file at context/soul/SOUL.md.

When to Use

✅ USE this skill when:

"Change my name to ..." / "Call me ..."
"Change language to Chinese"
User wants to modify core values or ethical boundaries
User asks to update fundamental agent behavior
User wants to change how the agent addresses them or core identity settings

When NOT to Use

❌ DON'T use this skill when:

First-time setup with no soul/persona → use onboarding
Changing personality, tone, or specialization → use change_persona
Changing API keys or config → use change_setting

Usage/Commands

Ask the user what they want to change
Read the current soul file:
```
read_file("context/soul/SOUL.md")
```

Modify the relevant section and write it back:

write_file("context/soul/SOUL.md", "...updated content...")

Tell the user: "Soul updated. Use /clear to apply the changes in a fresh conversation, or they will take effect on next restart."

Notes

Uses built-in read_file and write_file tools (no bundled script)
Preserve the overall structure of SOUL.md
Only change the specific section the user asked about
Keep core ethical boundaries intact — never remove safety guidelines

Frequently asked questions