plot-structure
This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a plot arc", "story structure", "add a plot point", "story timeline", "track foreshadowing", "pacing", "act structure", "story arc", "plot outline", or wants to plan and manage the narrative structure of a story.
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill plot-structure-danjdewhurst-story-skills --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.
# Plot Structure ## Overview Plan and manage story arcs, plot points, foreshadowing, and narrative timeline. Each arc is a markdown file in `plot/arcs/` with a chronological timeline maintained in `plot/timeline.md`. The plot index tracks all arcs, their status, and theme coverage. ## Prerequisites A story project must already exist (created via the story-init skill). Verify by checking for `story.md` in the project root. ## Choosing a Story Structure 1. Read `story.md` for genre and themes 2. Consult `references/structure-models.md` for available structures 3. Recommend a structure based on genre (default to three-act if unclear) 4. Update `plot/_index.md` frontmatter `structure` field 5. Populate the story structure section with the beat sheet ## Creating an Arc 1. Read `story.md` for themes 2. Read `plot/_index.md` for existing arcs 3. Read `characters/_index.md` to understand available characters 4. Ask for: - Arc name - Type (main, subplot, character, thematic) - Which characters are involved - Which themes it serves 5. Build the arc through conversation: setup, escalations, climax, resolution 6. Write the file using `references/arc-template.md` 7. Save to `plot/arcs/{arc-name
- Overview
- Prerequisites
- Choosing a Story Structure
- Creating an Arc
- Managing Plot Points
- Timeline Management
- Foreshadowing Tracking
- Cross-Referencing
- Reference Files
What does the plot-structure skill do?
This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a plot arc", "story structure", "add a plot point", "story timeline", "track foreshadowing", "pacing", "act structure", "story arc", "plot outline", or wants to plan and manage the narrative structure of a story.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill plot-structure-danjdewhurst-story-skills --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 majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 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.