frustration-detection

Detect frustration signals from text to trigger adaptive responses.

157|33|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Owl-Listener/ai-design-skills --skill frustration-detection
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Skill: frustration-detection
Source: https://github.com/Owl-Listener/ai-design-skills/tree/main/claude-plugin/model-interaction-design/skills/frustration-detection
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Owl-Listener/ai-design-skills --skill frustration-detection

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many AI products respond without considering user mood, leading to disengagement. Frustration detection observes text signals such as capitalization, repetition, latency, and negative words to determine when to adjust tone or escalate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Signal detection across turns: ALL CAPS messages, repetition, latency, hedges, and negative affect.
  • Cumulative pattern scoring: escalation thresholds help decide when to adjust tone or hand off.
  • Graceful repair: adapt tone, slow pace, or initiate an escalation to a human when needed.

Quick Start

Monitor user messages for frustration signals and adjust response tone or escalate accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions about frustration-detection

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

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How do I detect user frustration in conversational AI chat interactions?

Detect user frustration by observing text signals like ALL CAPS, repetition, latency, and negative affect. Analyze these signals across multiple chat turns to trigger adaptive responses and improve user satisfaction.

How does cumulative signal scoring work for escalation design?

Cumulative signal scoring tracks frustration patterns across conversation turns to establish escalation thresholds. When user frustration signals breach these thresholds, the system triggers tone adaptation or initiates a handoff to human support.

What is silent adaptation in affective computing for chatbots?

Silent adaptation in affective computing adjusts response tone and pace based on detected user frustration without explicitly naming the emotion. This prevents disengagement by gracefully repairing the interaction without alarming the user.

Can I use frustration detection to trigger human handoff in escalation design?

Yes, frustration detection supports escalation design by using cumulative pattern scoring to determine when to hand off a chat interaction to a human. Escalation thresholds ensure handoffs occur only when graceful repair attempts are insufficient.

What text signals indicate user frustration for tone calibration?

Text signals for tone calibration include ALL CAPS messages, repeated phrases, response latency, hedges, and negative affect words. Monitoring these indicators allows conversational AI to accurately assess user state and adjust responses accordingly.

Does frustration detection require specific dependencies or components to function?

No, frustration detection operates without specific dependencies or components. It functions by directly monitoring user messages for frustration signals and applying cumulative scoring to adjust tone or escalate interactions natively.