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dna-extraction

Extract functional DNA from creative works across six analytical axes.

Updated Feb 28, 2026
Search Tags:#creative writing#story structure#adaptation#narrative analysis#functional extraction#trope mapping
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tunnckoCore/agent-skills --skill dna-extraction
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dna-extraction
Source: https://github.com/tunnckoCore/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/creative-fiction-writing/application/dna-extraction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tunnckoCore/agent-skills --skill dna-extraction

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you break down creative works into their fundamental, functional components, separating essential structures from superficial stylistic choices. This is crucial for effective adaptation, analysis, and understanding what truly makes a story work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Functional Analysis: Identifies the underlying mechanics of plot, character, theme, and emotion.
  • Structural vs. Stylistic Separation: Distinguishes between elements that are core to the story's function and those that are merely characteristic.
  • Adaptation Blueprint: Provides a clear understanding of which elements must be preserved and which can be adapted when reimagining a work.
  • Use Case: Adapting a novel into a screenplay requires understanding the novel's core functions (its "DNA") to ensure the adaptation retains the essence of the original story, even with changes in medium and style.

Quick Start

Use the dna-extraction skill to analyze the core functions of the movie 'Inception'.

Frequently Asked Questions about dna-extraction

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract the functional DNA from a creative work for narrative analysis?▼

Functional DNA extraction breaks down creative works into core components across six axes, separating essential structural necessities from stylistic choices to reveal underlying narrative mechanics.

What is the best way to map story tropes for an adaptation blueprint?▼

Mapping story tropes for adaptation requires identifying the functional mechanics of plot, character, and theme, distinguishing which elements must be preserved and which can be reimagined for a new medium.

How does functional extraction distinguish between structural necessities and stylistic choices?▼

Functional extraction distinguishes structural necessities from stylistic choices by evaluating plot, character, emotional, thematic, and relational functions to isolate elements core to the story's operation from superficial characteristics.

Can I use narrative analysis to prepare a novel for screenplay adaptation?▼

Narrative analysis prepares a novel for screenplay adaptation by extracting its functional DNA, ensuring the adaptation retains the original story's essence even while changing medium and style.

When do I need a six-axis functional breakdown for story structure?▼

A six-axis functional breakdown is needed when adapting or analyzing complex narratives, requiring detailed examination of plot, character, emotional, thematic, and relational functions to understand true story mechanics.

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