dialogue

Diagnoses and improves fictional dialogue using text, subtext, and context analysis.

Updated Feb 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tunnckoCore/agent-skills --skill dialogue-tunnckocore
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Skill: dialogue
Source: https://github.com/tunnckoCore/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/creative-fiction-writing/character/dialogue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tunnckoCore/agent-skills --skill dialogue-tunnckocore

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires deno, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps writers diagnose and fix common problems in fictional dialogue, ensuring conversations are engaging, character-driven, and serve multiple narrative purposes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diagnose Dialogue Issues: Identify problems like flat dialogue, indistinguishable character voices, exposition dumps, and lack of subtext.
  • Improve Dialogue Layers: Analyze and enhance the text, subtext, and context of conversations.
  • Use Case: A writer struggling with characters sounding alike can use this Skill to analyze their dialogue, identify specific voice differences, and receive targeted advice on how to differentiate each character's speech patterns.

Quick Start

Use the dialogue skill to analyze the provided conversation for flat dialogue and suggest improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about dialogue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix flat dialogue and make character voices distinct in fiction?

Fix flat dialogue by diagnosing conversations on text, subtext, and context layers to identify issues like 'Wooden Dialogue' or 'Identical Voices'. This analysis pinpoints specific voice differences, providing targeted interventions to differentiate speech patterns and enhance narrative function.

How do I check my fiction for exposition dumps in character dialogue?

Check for exposition dumps by running a dialogue audit on your text to identify where conversations are used solely for plot delivery. The analysis isolates these flat dialogue instances and offers specific recommendations to inject subtext and character voice.

How do I add subtext to fictional conversations?

Add subtext by analyzing the gap between what characters say and mean across text, subtext, and context layers. This diagnostic approach identifies missing narrative layers and suggests targeted interventions to ensure dialogue serves multiple narrative purposes.

Can I analyze dialogue if I only have the Deno runtime installed?

Yes, you can analyze dialogue with only the Deno runtime installed. The Skill relies on Deno to execute its scripts, which perform quantitative analysis on your text to diagnose voice issues and identify specific dialogue problems.

What is the best way to audit character voice consistency in a manuscript?

The best way to audit character voice consistency is using a quantitative voice-check tool that evaluates speech patterns across text, subtext, and context layers. This process identifies 'Identical Voices' states and provides specific recommendations to differentiate characters.

Why does my fictional dialogue sound wooden even after revisions?

Dialogue sounds wooden when it lacks multi-layered subtext and distinct character voice. A diagnostic analysis identifies this 'Wooden Dialogue' state by evaluating text, subtext, and context layers, providing specific recommendations to make conversations engaging and character-driven.