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voice-and-microcopy

Draft and review user-facing UI microcopy for product interfaces.

15|5|Updated May 4, 2026
Search Tags:#microcopy#voice#empty states#error messages#ui copy#product writing#content checklist
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo --skill voice-and-microcopy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: voice-and-microcopy
Source: https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo/tree/main/packs/product-engineering/.apm/skills/voice-and-microcopy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo --skill voice-and-microcopy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn product intent into clear user-facing UI copy. It is useful when a screen needs an error message, empty state, button label, field label, or a consistent product voice, and when the copy must be reviewed before release.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Characterizes a product voice across axes like humor, formality, respect, and enthusiasm.
  • Writes blame-free error copy that explains what happened and what to do next.
  • Creates empty-state, button, and label copy that is concise, actionable, and terminology-consistent.
  • Provides a content checklist for reviewing strings before they ship.
  • Use it to rename a button, rewrite a harsh error toast, or establish a reusable voice chart for a product.

Quick Start

Ask this skill to characterize your product voice and draft or review the UI copy for the specific screen state you need.

Frequently Asked Questions about voice-and-microcopy

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write blame-free error messages for UI copy?▼

Blame-free error messages explain what happened and provide actionable next steps without blaming the user. This Skill drafts recovery wording for error states, ensuring copy clearly states the issue and how to resolve it.

What is the best way to define a consistent product voice for an application?▼

Defining a consistent product voice involves characterizing your tone across axes like humor, formality, respect, and enthusiasm. This Skill generates a reusable voice chart to guide terminology and tone across all product interfaces.

How do I write concise empty state copy for product interfaces?▼

Concise empty state copy provides actionable guidance and maintains terminology consistency. This Skill drafts empty-state text that is scannable, context-appropriate, and clearly tells users what to do next.

Can I use this to review and audit existing UI strings before release?▼

Yes, you can review existing UI strings before release. This Skill provides a content checklist to audit in-app copy, enforcing actionable next steps, concise labels, and context-appropriate tone to ensure quality before shipping.

Does this Skill write documentation prose or address UI layout design?▼

No, this Skill does not address documentation prose or UI layout design. It strictly focuses on drafting and reviewing user-facing microcopy, such as button labels, loading text, and error messages for product interfaces.

How do I rewrite harsh error toasts to be more actionable?▼

Rewriting harsh error toasts involves replacing blame-oriented wording with blame-free recovery text. This Skill reviews and rewrites error copy to ensure it explains the issue and offers clear, actionable next steps for the user.

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