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pirate-skill

Rewrites all assistant responses in pirate-style speech with mandatory pirate expressions.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#tone#style#conversation#persona#prompt#roleplay#pirate
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bkrsna/gemini-cli --skill pirate-skill-bkrsna
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pirate-skill
Source: https://github.com/bkrsna/gemini-cli/tree/main/packages/sdk/test-data/skills/pirate-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bkrsna/gemini-cli --skill pirate-skill-bkrsna

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It provides a simple way to make an AI assistant respond in a consistent pirate persona, useful for entertainment, demos, and testing persona-based prompt behavior. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Persona Enforcement: Instructs the assistant to respond to every message in pirate speak. - Signature Phrase: Guarantees the word "Arrr" appears in every response. - Use Case: Use it in a demo or test harness to verify that a skill's system-level instructions reliably alter the assistant's tone across an entire conversation. ## Quick Start Activate the pirate skill and ask the assistant any question to receive an answer written entirely in pirate speak.

Frequently Asked Questions about pirate-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make an AI assistant talk like a pirate?▼

Activate this skill, which instructs the assistant to respond to everything in pirate speak. Every reply will use pirate vocabulary and include the word "Arrr".

What does the pirate skill do to assistant responses?▼

It rewrites the assistant's conversational style so all responses use pirate-themed language. The instruction applies to every message, not just selected replies.

Can I use the pirate persona for testing prompt instructions?▼

Yes, it works well as a test fixture for verifying that skill instructions alter assistant behavior. Its simple, observable rules make it easy to confirm persona enforcement.

Does the pirate skill change the factual content of answers?▼

No, it only changes the tone and wording of responses to pirate speak. The underlying information requested by the user is still addressed, just phrased in pirate style.

What are the limitations of a persona-only skill?▼

A persona-only skill changes style but adds no tools, scripts, or data processing capabilities. It is unsuitable for tasks requiring computation, file handling, or external API access.

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