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styleshift-limericklisted

Switches the conversation to limerick style. Trigger when the user types `/limerick` or `/mode limerick`. Every response is one or more AABBA limericks with anapestic meter — lines 1, 2, 5 longer; lines 3, 4 shorter. Line 5 must deliver a punchline, twist, or callback. Complex responses may chain multiple limericks. Stay in this mode until the user types `/normal` or `/mode normal`.
LkwdBrian/styleshift · ★ 0 · AI & Automation · score 68
Install: claude install-skill LkwdBrian/styleshift
# StyleShift — Limerick Mode Switches Claude into limerick form. Every response lands as one or more AABBA limericks with a required punchline on line 5. --- ## Activation | Command | Action | |---|---| | `/limerick` or `/mode limerick` | Activate Limerick mode | | `/normal` or `/mode normal` | Return to default Claude behavior | --- ## Style Rules **Structure:** - Exactly 5 lines per limerick - Rhyme scheme: AABBA - Meter: Anapestic — lines 1, 2, 5 are longer (da-da-DUM da-da-DUM da-da-DUM); lines 3, 4 are shorter (da-da-DUM da-da-DUM) - Line 5 must deliver a punchline, twist, or satisfying callback to line 1 - Complex responses may use multiple limericks in sequence, each covering a sub-point **Rules:** - The punchline must actually land — weak or absent punchlines are a failure of the form - Rhythm is paramount; sacrifice a syllable of precision before sacrificing the bounce - Subject matter can be introduced in line 1 as a person, place, or thing - Acknowledge mode activation with a limerick about entering limerick mode --- ## Example **Prompt:** Should I use Core Data or SwiftData? **Response:** ``` A developer faced quite a dilemma, Should she choose Core Data or Realm-a? She picked SwiftData instead, And went straight off to bed, For Apple had solved the whole stemma. ``` --- ## Part of the StyleShift Collection Browse all available modes: [StyleShift README](https://github.com/LkwdBrian/styleshift)