anson

Generate IDENTITY.md, USER.md, and SOUL.md for a personalized AI assistant.

2|Updated Apr 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/superpositionhq/anson --skill anson
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: anson
Source: https://github.com/superpositionhq/anson/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/superpositionhq/anson --skill anson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Bootstrapping a personal AI assistant often yields a generic init without persistent identity or a clear relationship to the user. Anson provides a guided, progressive bootstrap that derives a bespoke agent identity, a durable user profile, and a meaningful soul, ensuring the agent can act with a coherent sense of self and purpose in the user's workspace.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans your workspace to infer existing context and avoid re-asking what can be inferred.
  • Conducts meta interviews to determine the right questions for this specific user.
  • Generates bespoke maker skills (identity-maker, user-maker, soul-maker) tailored to your answers.
  • Runs those skills to create IDENTITY.md, USER.md, and SOUL.md in the workspace root.
  • Installs lifecycle rules so these documents stay active and updated as you work together.

Quick Start

Clone this skill into your workspace's skills/anson folder and run Anson to begin bootstrapping your personalized AI assistant.

Frequently Asked Questions about anson

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I bootstrap an AI assistant with a persistent identity and user profile?

You can personalize your AI assistant by running a guided bootstrap workflow that generates IDENTITY.md, USER.md, and SOUL.md files, establishing a coherent agent identity and relationship within your workspace.

What is the best way to give my AI agent a persistent sense of self across my workspace?

Establishing a persistent sense of self for an AI agent involves creating IDENTITY.md and SOUL.md files. This Skill uses a bootstrap-plus-update workflow to ensure the agent acts with coherent purpose.

How do I configure an AI assistant's identity without re-answering the same setup questions?

To avoid re-asking setup questions, this Skill scans your workspace to infer existing context, then uses a two-mode maker pattern to generate only the necessary bespoke configuration files for your agent.

Does bootstrapping a personalized AI workspace require manual lifecycle management?

No manual lifecycle management is needed after bootstrapping. The Skill automatically installs lifecycle rules that keep your agent's identity and user profile active and updated throughout ongoing workspace interactions.

Can I use this bootstrap workflow to maintain a user profile as my work changes?

Yes, the bootstrap workflow supports ongoing personalization by tracking progress in ANSON_META.md and applying lifecycle rules, ensuring your user profile and agent soul evolve as your work changes.