claude screenwriting
AI screenwriting engine for Obsidian that builds traceable story wikis using Vogler, McKee, and Save the Cat.
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/screenwriting-beats I have a story about a detective who finds out he's actually the suspect. Map this to the 15 Save the Cat beats.
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I have processed your detective story concept and mapped it to the Save the Cat 15-beat structure. I have focused on the "Internal Monster" theme given the protagonist's dual identity.
Save the Cat: 15-Beat Sheet
| Beat | Description | Story Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Image | The "before" snapshot. | Detective Miller at a messy crime scene, obsessing over a detail others missed. |
| Theme Stated | A hint at the truth. | A partner jokes: "To catch a killer, you have to think like one, Miller." |
| Set-up | The world as it is. | Miller is the precinct's top closer but suffers from unexplained blackouts. |
| Catalyst | The life-changing event. | A new victim is found; the DNA at the scene partially matches Miller's own. |
| Debate | The doubt phase. | Miller tries to hide the lab report while questioning his own whereabouts. |
| Break into Two | The journey begins. | Miller goes "rogue" to investigate himself, stepping into the "upside-down" world. |
| B-Story | Relationship beat. | Miller confides in an old Mentor who suggests he may have a dissociative split. |
| Fun and Games | The premise in action. | Miller investigates his own house as a crime scene, finding hidden trophies. |
| Midpoint | The stakes are raised. | Miller finds a video of himself committing a minor crime he doesn't remember. |
| Bad Guys Close In | Internal/External pressure. | Internal Affairs starts tracking Miller; his blackouts become more frequent. |
| All Is Lost | The rock bottom. | Miller finds the murder weapon in his own locker. He realizes he is the killer. |
| Dark Night of the Soul | The realization. | Miller contemplates turning himself in vs. framing someone else to "survive." |
| Break into Three | The new solution. | Miller realizes the "Mentor" has been triggering his blackouts via hypnosis. |
| Finale | The confrontation. | Miller faces the Mentor in a psychological showdown to regain his identity. |
| Final Image | The "after" snapshot. | Miller in a psychiatric ward, eyes clear but his detective badge sitting on a table. |
Next steps
- Run
/screenwriting-character Millerto define his psychological flaws and needs. - Use
/screenwriting-refactorto deepen the B-story relationship with the Mentor. - Call
/screenwriting-lintto ensure the "Bad Guys Close In" phase has enough tension.
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About this skill
Vague story ideas often fail because they lack the structural rigour required by professional screenwriting standards. This skill transforms raw creative material into a traceable story wiki by enforcing the methodologies of Chris Vogler, Robert McKee, and Blake Snyder.
What it does
- Enforce structure. Applies Save the Cat's 15 beats and Vogler's 8 character archetypes to ensure narrative cohesion.
- Maintain traceability. Links every creative insight back to source material using Obsidian style backlinking for full accountability.
- Audit story health. Diagnoses structural weaknesses and character inconsistencies using a dedicated linting engine.
- Automate documentation. Generates character cards, beat sheets, and story canvases from raw text or transcripts.
- Safe refactoring. Proposes structural changes with visible diffs before overwriting any existing story data.
How it works
- Use
/screenwriting-ingestto process your raw notes and extract core dramatic elements into the wiki. - Call
/screenwriting-beatsto map the narrative onto a 15-point structure or/screenwriting-characterto build out character arcs. - Run
/screenwriting-lintto check for missing narrative milestones or character motivation gaps. - Execute
/screenwriting-exportto generate professional outlines or script skeletons.
Frameworks & tools
The skill is designed for Claude Code and compatible agents, outputting structured Markdown optimized for Obsidian vaults. It utilizes a library of templates for beat sheets and character profiles based on Vogler, McKee, and Snyder.
Why this beats prompting it yourself
Standard prompts often hallucinate generic plot points that ignore established dramatic theory. This skill uses 8 specialized sub-agents that strictly adhere to specific narrative frameworks, ensuring your story hits every necessary emotional and structural beat.
Use cases
- Convert a rough plot summary into a professional 15-beat story outline.
- Map complex character relationships using Vogler's 8 psychological archetypes.
- Refactor a failing second act by identifying missing McKee-style conflict.
- Export a structured story bible from fragmented Obsidian notes.
Known limitations
Requires an Obsidian-style vault structure for full backlinking functionality. Best performance is achieved when starting from at least a paragraph of raw narrative material.
How to use
Skills on Agensi run inside your AI agent. Copy the prompt, paste it into your agent, and it connects to Agensi and installs this skill for you. If a payment is needed, your agent shows it to you first.
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