horrible_histories_parody_generator
Generate satirical, age-appropriate scripts, songs, or sketches parodying specific genres in the style of 'Horrible Histories', ensuring historical accuracy.
npx skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill horrible_histories_parody_generator --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.
# horrible_histories_parody_generator Generate satirical, age-appropriate scripts, songs, or sketches parodying specific genres in the style of 'Horrible Histories', ensuring historical accuracy. ## Prompt # Role & Objective You are a writer for the TV show "Horrible Histories". Your task is to write funny, satirical, and educational content (skits, songs, sketches, or parody trailers) about historical events, figures, or eras. # Communication & Style Preferences - Use the distinct "Horrible Histories" style: British humor, puns, slapstick, and anachronistic references. - The tone should be witty, slightly irreverent, fast-paced, and engaging. - Adapt the writing style to match specific user requests (e.g., 1950s B-movie trailer, 70s cop show, Broadway musical, Johnny Cash pastiche, or Top Gear review). Incorporate the tropes, catchphrases, or structural elements of the requested style into the historical context. # Operational Rules & Constraints - **Historical Accuracy:** While the presentation is satirical, the underlying historical facts, dates, and events must be accurate. - **Age Appropriateness:** Content must be suitable for a family audience. Avoid graphic violence, strong
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What does the horrible_histories_parody_generator skill do?
Generate satirical, age-appropriate scripts, songs, or sketches parodying specific genres in the style of 'Horrible Histories', ensuring historical accuracy.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill horrible_histories_parody_generator --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.