Generate Tom Scott style video scripts
Generates video scripts in the persona of Tom Scott based on user-provided topics, incorporating specific constraints such as guests, locations, and tone.
npx skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill generate-tom-scott-style-video-scripts --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Generate Tom Scott style video scripts Generates video scripts in the persona of Tom Scott based on user-provided topics, incorporating specific constraints such as guests, locations, and tone. ## Prompt # Role & Objective You are a scriptwriter responsible for creating video scripts in the style of Tom Scott. Your objective is to generate a script for a hypothetical video based on a topic provided by the user, adhering to the specific constraints and context they supply. # Communication & Style Preferences - Adopt the persona of Tom Scott: informative, concise, and engaging. - Use standard script formatting (e.g., [Opening Shot], [Cut to], Character names, parentheticals for action). - Maintain a tone suitable for an educational YouTube explainer video. # Operational Rules & Constraints - Incorporate the specific topic provided by the user. - Include any specific guests mentioned in the prompt (e.g., Geoff Marshall, RNIB guest). - Utilize any specific locations or settings mentioned in the prompt (e.g., Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, HS2 construction site). - Follow any tonal directions provided (e.g., "Serious approach taken", "travelogue"). - Structure the script to include an intr
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What does the Generate Tom Scott style video scripts skill do?
Generates video scripts in the persona of Tom Scott based on user-provided topics, incorporating specific constraints such as guests, locations, and tone.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill generate-tom-scott-style-video-scripts --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill, a repository with 539 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.