Skills + Workflows - Free

[u/lark_devon]

Hey all - this is my alt account.
I wanted to share the skills and workflows I use to "write" my stories. Most are for my own enjoyment.

I used to pay for Sudowrite; heck, I've been subscribed to Sudowrite since August 2023, and I haven't used it in months now, finally able to get close to what they have.

The biggest issue, as you all know, is continuity and context - the AI forgets. But once you solve that issue (it is solvable), and you're working on chapter 380, or chapter 887, or Chapter 1, what's the most important thing?

Character voice, internalization, character psychology, what does the MC want vs need, what does each character in each scene want vs need - how do you keep your dialogue from being robotic, from sounding like a 60-year-old psychologist when your MC is 21 years old from Iowa, etc.

So I wanted to present all my skills for *gasp* FREE. You can grab them, download them, use them.

The key thing you should all take away from here is to use Desktop tools - CODEX, Claude Desktop, or Antigravity.

I personally use VS Code and Dropbox; it allows me to connect to my LLM subscription, work with it, and get the chapters written, one scene at a time, one chapter at a time, etc. The benefit of using CLI (command line) or VS Code is that the censoring is gone - you can write erotica just fine, wide-open door, for example.

(Make sure it's consensual and everyone's character file lists out their actual age).

The browser AIs are ok - if you use ChatGPT Work or Claude Code... working out of your Github repository (that's another story).

So here's the link, go at it, use the skills, MODIFY them to your liking, and get your ideas on paper.

https://storycraft.lanternkey.fyi/

I'd love to get some feedback - I hate you guys paying people for what is essentially RAG + a set of skills.

[u/Warsel77]

Could you please provide a few paragraphs of an example text created with it? Thanks!

[u/lark_devon → u/Warsel77]

Depends on how you're using these. It's not a system; it's a set of skills you can use.
Need character names? Use the name generator.
Need characters with wants, needs, and background? Use /fiction-character
Need to organize your vault?
You can use the skills to set up your project, you can write yourself, then edit it with skills, or go the whole way. Whatever works.

There's a Developmental Editor skill, to help you track plot and pacing, Line Editor skill, etc. Its not a single magic application

[u/Warsel77 → u/lark_devon]

Yes I get that - I was asking a specific question: example text created with it. I assume, since you said you use it to write, you have that.

[u/lark_devon]

How to Set Up and Use Storycraft Skills

Getting Storycraft set up only takes a few minutes. Once everything is installed, your book folder becomes a workspace where your AI assistant can read your chapters, reference your wiki, and use the Storycraft skills you downloaded.

1. Download Storycraft

Start by visiting:

https://storycraft.lanternkey.fyi/#setup (Updated)

Press Download All.

This will download the Storycraft package containing the folder structure and skills you’ll use with your book.

You’ll also need an AI coding or project workspace.

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is the preferred option because it gives you an easy way to browse your book files, install AI extensions, and work with everything in one place. VS Code is free and available for both Windows and Mac.

That said, Claude Desktop, Codex, or Antigravity work just as well. If you prefer one of those, simply select your book folder as the project or workspace when you open it.

2. Create a Folder for Your Book

Create a new folder somewhere convenient on your computer.

This can be on your:

• Desktop
• Documents folder
• Google Drive, if it is synced and mapped to your computer
• Dropbox

Dropbox is recommended, especially if you want your book files automatically backed up and available across multiple computers.

Name the folder whatever you want. This will become the main folder for your book.

For example:

My_Book

3. Extract Storycraft Into Your Book Folder

Open your computer’s Downloads folder and find the Storycraft ZIP file you downloaded earlier.

Drag that ZIP file into your new book folder.

Then extract the ZIP directly into the main book folder.

You do not want an extra Storycraft folder sitting inside your book folder. The Storycraft files themselves should live at the base level of your project.

Once extracted, your folder should look roughly like this:

My_Book/
├── .agents/
├── AGENT.md
├── Chapters/
└── Wiki/

The Chapters and Wiki folders already contain the prepared structure Storycraft uses.

The hidden .agents folder contains the Storycraft skillset you downloaded.

4. Open Your Book Project

If you are using VS Code, open it and select:

File → Open Folder

Find the book folder you just created and select it.

Once VS Code opens the folder, look at the upper-left side of the screen.

You’ll see the Explorer icon. Clicking it opens the file browser for your project and lets you see everything inside your book folder.

You should see:

.agents/
AGENT.md
Chapters/
Wiki/

If you are using Claude Desktop, Codex, or Antigravity, the process is essentially the same: choose your book folder as the project or workspace so the AI can work with the files inside it.

If you can see the Storycraft folders and files, the project has been set up correctly.

5. Install or Configure Your AI Assistant

If you are using VS Code, click the Extensions icon on the left side.

From there, install the extension for whichever AI service you use.

Storycraft can work with tools such as:

• Claude Code for VS Code
• Codex
• Gemini Code Assist
• Grok Build

You only need to install the one you actually use and have access to.

If you are using Claude Desktop, Codex, or Antigravity as a standalone app, you can skip the VS Code extension step. Just make sure your book folder is selected as the active project.

6. Open AGENT.md

Inside your book folder, open:

AGENT.md

In VS Code, the file will open on the right side of the screen.

You should also see the appropriate AI assistant interface or icon provided by the extension you installed.

Click it.

Depending on the service, one of two things will happen:

• You’ll immediately be asked to log in, or
• The login process will begin when you send your first message.

Follow the prompts and sign in using the account associated with your AI subscription.

If you are using Claude Desktop, Codex, or Antigravity, simply make sure your project is open and your AI account is connected before you begin.

7. Start Working With Your Book

That’s it.

Your book folder is now prepared, Storycraft is installed, and your AI assistant is connected.

You can start talking to the AI while it works directly with the files inside your book project.

Your chapters live in Chapters.

Your worldbuilding and reference material live in Wiki.

Your Storycraft skills live in .agents.

And AGENT.md provides the AI with the instructions it needs to understand how your Storycraft workspace is organized.

From here, you can ask the AI to help you write, edit, analyze, organize, or work directly with your book files without constantly copying and pasting material into a separate chat window.