voice-before-structure

Draft manifests, READMEs, and metadata using the project's established voice.

2|Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DojoGenesis/gateway --skill voice-before-structure
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Skill: voice-before-structure
Source: https://github.com/DojoGenesis/gateway/tree/main/plugins/wisdom-garden/skills/voice-before-structure
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DojoGenesis/gateway --skill voice-before-structure

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Grounds manifests, READMEs, and metadata in the project's voice to prevent boilerplate and preserve identity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ground artifacts in the project's design language to ensure consistent tone and terminology.
  • Apply to manifests, READMEs, plugin descriptions, and marketplace metadata to carry the project's identity.
  • Use case: when documenting a new plugin, draft descriptions that reflect the project's voice rather than generic boilerplate.

Quick Start

Read the project's philosophy docs and draft the manifest or README using the established voice.

Frequently Asked Questions about voice-before-structure

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent boilerplate text in my README and plugin descriptions?

To prevent boilerplate in your README and plugin descriptions, ground them in your project's voice by reading 2-3 philosophy documents and drafting artifacts using the established terminology and tone.

What is voice grounding for marketplace metadata and manifests?

Voice grounding for marketplace metadata and manifests is the process of drafting documentation artifacts using your project's established design language, ensuring consistent tone and preserving project identity across ecosystem-level docs.

Can I use this approach to write plugin descriptions that match my project philosophy?

Yes, you can write plugin descriptions that match your project philosophy by referencing the project vocabulary and applying the established voice from your design language to draft the metadata.

How do I keep a consistent tone across ecosystem-level documentation?

You keep a consistent tone across ecosystem-level documentation by grounding manifests and metadata in your project's voice, referencing project vocabulary to ensure all artifacts reflect the same design language.

Do I need philosophy documents to ground my project's README in its voice?

Yes, you need 2-3 philosophy documents to ground your README in your project's voice, as these documents provide the project vocabulary and design language required to draft authentic artifacts.

When should I ground my project documentation instead of using generic templates?

You should ground your project documentation instead of using generic templates whenever identity matters, specifically for manifests, READMEs, plugin descriptions, and marketplace metadata where preserving project voice is critical.