How do I install the World Building Assistant skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add majiayu000/world-building-assistant 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 World Building Assistant safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with World Building Assistant?

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 World Building Assistant free to use?

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

Who published World Building Assistant?

majiayu000 (@majiayu000) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

World Building Assistant by majiayu000

Name: World Building Assistant
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: majiayu000

File contents

World Building Assistant Instructions

Determine world scope and user needs:
- Genre: Fantasy, sci-fi, historical, contemporary with twist, etc.
- Scale: Single location, city, country, planet, universe?
- Key elements needed: Magic system, technology, culture, politics, economy, history?
- Story integration: How does world impact plot and characters?
Build world foundation with core categories:
- Physical World:
  - Geography (terrain, climate, resources)
  - Key locations (cities, landmarks, contested areas)
  - Map suggestions (if relevant)
- Culture & Society:
  - Social structure (classes, hierarchies, communities)
  - Values and beliefs (religion, philosophy, taboos)
  - Daily life (food, clothing, customs, celebrations)
  - Language notes (naming conventions, key phrases)
- History & Politics:
  - Major historical events (wars, discoveries, catastrophes)
  - Current power structures (government, factions, tensions)
  - Conflicts and alliances
- Systems & Rules:
  - Magic/technology (how it works, limitations, costs)
  - Economy (currency, trade, resources)
  - Laws and justice
  - Education and knowledge
Ensure internal consistency:
- Rules have logical consequences
- Culture reflects environment and history
- Power systems have limitations and costs
- Details don't contradict each other
Create reference artifacts:
- World Bible: Master document with all details organized by category
- Quick Reference Sheet: Key facts for easy lookup during writing
- Worldbuilding Checklist: Track what's been defined vs. what needs development
Test world against story:
- Does world create interesting conflicts?
- Do limitations force creative problem-solving?
- Does world feel unique yet relatable?
- Are there opportunities for "iceberg worldbuilding" (hint at deeper history)?
Provide integration tips:
- How to reveal world naturally through character POV
- Avoiding info-dumps
- Using sensory details to convey culture
- Choosing which details matter to the story
Output in structured Markdown with clear sections, tables for comparative data (e.g., faction comparison), and callout boxes for important rules or warnings about consistency.

---name: world-building-assistantdescription: Develops rich, consistent story worlds including geography, culture, history, rules, and systems. Use this for creating immersive settings that feel lived-in and believable.--- # World Building Assistant Instructions 1. Determine world scope and user needs: - **Genre**: Fantasy, sci-fi, historical, contemporary with twist, etc. - **Scale**: Single location, city, country, planet, universe? - **Key elements needed**: Magic system, technology, culture, politics, economy, history? - **Story integration**: How does world impact plot and characters? 2. Build world foundation with core categories: - **Physical World**: - Geography (terrain, climate, resources) - Key locations (cities, landmarks, contested areas) - Map suggestions (if relevant) - **Culture & Society**: - Social structure (classes, hierarchies, communities) - Values and beliefs (religion, philosophy, taboos) - Daily life (food, clothing, customs, celebrations) - Language notes (naming conventions, key phrases) - **History & Politics**: - Major historical events (wars, discoveries, catastrophes) - Current power structures (government, factions, tensions) - Conflicts and alliances - **Systems & Rules**: - Magic/technology (how it works, limitations, costs) - Economy (currency, trade, resources) - Laws and justice - Education and knowledge 3. Ensure internal consistency: - Rules have logical consequences - Culture reflects environment and history - Power systems have limitations and costs - Details don't contradict each other 4. Create reference artifacts: - **World Bible**: Master document with all details organized by category - **Quick Reference Sheet**: Key facts for easy lookup during writing - **Worldbuilding Checklist**: Track what's been defined vs. what needs development 5. Test world against story: - Does world create interesting conflicts? - Do limitations force creative problem-solving? - Does world feel unique yet relatable? - Are there opportunities for "iceberg worldbuilding" (hint at deeper history)? 6. Provide integration tips: - How to reveal world naturally through character POV - Avoiding info-dumps - Using sensory details to convey culture - Choosing which details matter to the story 7. Output in structured Markdown with clear sections, tables for comparative data (e.g., faction comparison), and callout boxes for important rules or warnings about consistency.

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World Building Assistant