heady-empathy-core

Detect user emotional state from multi-signal inputs and map it into VAD space.

1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HeadyAI/heady-context --skill heady-empathy-core
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: heady-empathy-core
Source: https://github.com/HeadyAI/heady-context/tree/main/heady-skills/heady-empathy-core
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HeadyAI/heady-context --skill heady-empathy-core

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Solves the problem of tailoring interactions by continuously detecting the user's emotional state and adjusting responses accordingly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects emotional state from linguistic signals, timing, behavior, and contextual signals and maps it into a φ-scaled VAD space to drive interaction strategies.
  • Adapts response tone, pacing, and complexity across Heady interfaces (e.g., HeadyBuddy, NarrativeEngine, AmbientIntelligence) for onboarding, flow maintenance, or frustration mitigation.
  • Use Case: Build emotionally aware onboarding that adjusts to user confidence, sustains flow, and provides compassionate error handling.

Quick Start

Instruct HeadyBuddy to adapt its responses based on detected mood in the current conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions about heady-empathy-core

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

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How does emotion detection for adaptive user interfaces work?

Emotion detection for adaptive user interfaces works by analyzing linguistic signals, timing, and behavior to map the user's emotional state into a VAD space, which then guides response tone, pacing, and complexity.

How do I adapt AI responses based on detected user mood during onboarding?

To adapt AI responses based on detected user mood during onboarding, instruct your AI buddy to apply mood-aware rules, adjusting interaction tone and complexity to sustain user flow and mitigate frustration.

Can I use mood adaptation to handle user frustration in AI conversations?

Yes, you can use mood adaptation to handle user frustration in AI conversations by mapping multi-signal emotional inputs to predefined thresholds, triggering an adaptive response engine to provide compassionate error handling.

What is VAD space mapping for AI emotion classification?

VAD space mapping for AI emotion classification is a technique that plots detected emotional signals onto a scaled VAD space, applying predefined thresholds to classify the user's state and drive interaction strategies.

Does emotion detection require storing per-user emotional memory?

Yes, effective mood-aware adaptation requires storing per-user emotional memory, allowing the system to retain state context across interactions and maintain consistent flow maintenance and pacing adjustments.