# Pretext

> Use this skill when the user wants to use pretext for Fast, accurate & comprehensive text measurement & layout.

- Skill: `javimosch/pretext` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/pretext`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/pretext/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/pretext

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# pretext Plugin

Fast, accurate & comprehensive text measurement & layout

## Commands

### General
- `pretext self version` — Print pretext version
- `pretext _ _` — Passthrough to pretext CLI

## Usage Examples
- "Run pretext"
- "Use pretext to Fast, accurate & comprehensive text measurement & layout"

## Installation

```bash
pip install pretext
```

## Key Features
- Fast, accurate & comprehensive text measurement & layout
- CLI tool, headless and scriptable