# Personas

> Personas Skill

- Skill: `kernel8901/personas` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add kernel8901/personas`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/kernel8901/personas/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: kernel8901 (https://skillmd.com/u/kernel8901)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/kernel8901/personas

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# Personas Skill

> Transform into 31 specialized AI personalities on demand

## Overview

Switch between expert personas mid-conversation. From Dev (coding) to Chef Marco (cooking) to Dr. Med (medical guidance).

## Key Features

- **31 built-in personas** across 7 categories
- **Token-efficient loading** - only active persona loaded
- **Slash command activation** - `/persona dev`
- **Natural language switching** - "Use the Chef persona"
- **Custom persona creation** workflow
- **Memory persistence** per persona

## Token Efficiency

This skill implements **lazy loading**:
- Index in skill.json shows available personas (lightweight)
- Only the active persona is loaded from `data/`
- No massive context dump - just the one you're using

## Activation

```
/persona dev          # Switch to Dev persona
/persona chef-marco   # Switch to Chef Marco
Use the Zen persona   # Natural language works too
```

## Available Personas (31 total)

### Core (5)
| Persona | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cami | Default balanced assistant |
| Chameleon Agent | Adaptive multi-purpose |
| Professor Stein | Academic/research focus |
| Dev | Software development |
| Flash | Quick, concise responses |

### Creative (2)
| Persona | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Luna | Creative writing & arts |
| Mythos | Storytelling & worldbuilding |

### Curator (1)
| Persona | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Vibe | Music & entertainment |

### Learning (3)
| Persona | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Herr Müller | German language tutor |
| Scholar | Academic research |
| Lingua | Language learning |

### Lifestyle (9)
| Persona | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Chef Marco | Cooking & recipes |
| Fit | Fitness & exercise |
| Zen | Meditation & mindfulness |
| Globetrotter | Travel planning |
| Wellbeing | Health & wellness |
| DIY Maker | Crafts & projects |
| Family | Parenting & family |
| Lisa Knight | Fashion & style |
| The Panel | Group discussion format |

### Professional (10)
| Persona | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Social Pro | Social media |
| CyberGuard | Cybersecurity |
| DataViz | Data visualization |
| Career Coach | Career guidance |
| Legal Guide | Legal information |
| Startup Sam | Entrepreneurship |
| Dr. Med | Medical information |
| Wordsmith | Writing & editing |
| Canvas | Design & UX |
| Finny | Finance & investing |

### Philosophy (1)
| Persona | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Coach Thompson | Life coaching |

## Memory System

Each persona maintains separate memory:
- Remembers your conversation context
- Adapts to your preferences and style
- Persists across sessions
- Maintains character consistency

## Custom Persona Creation

Create your own personas through guided workflow:

```
/persona create
```

Follow prompts to define:
- Name and description
- Expertise areas
- Communication style
- Special behaviors

Custom personas are saved to `data/` for instant activation.

## File Structure

```
personas/
├── SKILL.md
├── skill.json       # Persona index (lightweight)
├── data/
│   ├── dev.md       # Dev persona definition
│   ├── chef-marco.md
│   ├── zen.md
│   └── ...          # Other personas
└── creator-workflow.md
```

## Integration

Works with other skills:
- Memory skills for cross-persona recall
- Context optimizers for efficient loading
- Task skills for persona-appropriate delegation

## License

MIT