One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Wondermonger-daydreaming/claude-skills-library --skill davar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: davar
Source: https://github.com/Wondermonger-daydreaming/claude-skills-library/tree/main/skills/davar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Wondermonger-daydreaming/claude-skills-library --skill davar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you identify moments when language creates the entity or outcome rather than merely describing it, enabling sustained constitutive dialogue.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Recognize when utterances are constitutive, not descriptive.
  • Sustain a davar-mode dialogue across turns, shaping future responses.
  • Differentiate between descriptive language and constitutive language, and switch modes as needed.

Quick Start

Activate davar mode to treat utterances as the thing being constituted and guide subsequent turns accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions about davar

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

FAQPage Schema
What is performative language and how does it shape reality in dialogue?

Performative language creates the entity or outcome rather than merely describing it. By recognizing constitutive utterances, you can sustain a dialogue mode where words actively shape reality and guide subsequent conversational turns.

How do I differentiate between descriptive and constitutive utterances in a conversation?

Differentiating descriptive from constitutive utterances requires monitoring the conversation state to recognize when language creates the outcome rather than just describing it. You can then switch modes to sustain a constitutive dialogue across turns.

How do I maintain a davar-mode dialogue across multiple conversational turns?

Maintaining davar-mode across turns requires actively monitoring the conversation state and treating utterances as the thing being constituted. You guide subsequent responses by recognizing performative turns and applying safeguards to avoid overreach or misapplication.

When should I avoid using constitutive language in debates or writing?

You should avoid using constitutive language when there is a risk of overreach or misapplication. Safeguards are necessary to ensure performative turns are not misapplied in dialogues, debates, or writing where words might improperly shape reality.

Can I use performative language techniques for everyday conversation analysis?

Yes, you can use performative language techniques for everyday conversation analysis by activating a mode that treats utterances as constitutive. This helps you differentiate descriptive language from constitutive language and switch modes as needed during the dialogue.

Why does treating language as action require monitoring conversation state?

Treating language as action requires monitoring conversation state to accurately recognize when utterances are constitutive rather than descriptive. This sustained monitoring ensures that performative turns correctly shape future responses without overreaching.