intership

Replace AI agent spinner verbs with Culture ship names from a customizable text file.

3|1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mistakeknot/Demarch --skill intership
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: intership
Source: https://github.com/mistakeknot/Demarch/tree/main/.gemini/generated-skills/intership
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mistakeknot/Demarch --skill intership

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill replaces the generic "Thinking..." or "Processing..." messages in Claude Code with more engaging and thematic spinner verbs, drawing from the rich vocabulary of Iain M. Banks' Culture novels.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Thematic Spinner Replacement: Enhances the user experience by providing unique and evocative status messages.
  • Customizable Ship Lists: Allows users to filter ship names by novel, add new ships, or remove existing ones.
  • Use Case: When an AI agent is performing a complex task, instead of seeing "Processing...", the user might see "Engaging Subliminal Warship".

Quick Start

Run the /intership:setup command to customize your spinner verbs.

Frequently Asked Questions about intership

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

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How do I customize the Claude Code spinner verbs with thematic names?

To customize Claude Code spinner verbs, run the /intership:setup command to select and filter thematic ship names, which are then stored in a local text file to replace default processing messages.

Can I filter the Culture ship names used for my AI agent spinner by specific Iain M. Banks novels?

Yes, you can filter Culture ship names by specific Iain M. Banks novels, add new ships, or remove existing ones from your active list using the setup command provided.

What are AI agent spinner verbs and how do they enhance the user experience?

AI agent spinner verbs are the status messages displayed during complex tasks. Replacing generic messages with thematic Culture ship names enhances user experience by providing evocative and engaging visual feedback.

Does replacing Claude Code spinner messages require modifying configuration files manually?

No, manual configuration file editing is unnecessary. The Skill automatically manages and writes the spinner verb settings directly within your AI environment configuration files.

What are the limitations of using text files to store custom spinner verbs in Claude Code?

Custom spinner verbs are stored in a standard text file, meaning updates are limited to plain text parsing and lack advanced database features, but ensure simple, direct environment configuration.