Agent skill

Hum Narrative

by asgard-ai-platform in asgard-ai-platform/skills

Apply narrative structure and storytelling techniques for brand, business, and communication contexts.

MITAuto-check passedWriting & Content

Install Hum Narrative

skills CLI
$ npx skills add asgard-ai-platform/skills --skill hum-narrative -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install asgard-ai-platform/skills hum-narrative --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/asgard-ai-platform/skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/hum-narrative .claude/skills/hum-narrative && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
hum-narrative
GitHub stars
242
Token cost
~1.3k tokens
SKILL.md length
540 words
Files
3 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
207
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Apply narrative structure and storytelling techniques for brand, business, and communication contexts.

  • Works in 5 steps: Setup (Status Quo): Establish the world,… → Trigger (Inciting Incident): Something… → Rising Action (Struggle): Attempts to… → …
  • The user needs to craft a compelling story
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, Framework, Output Format and Examples, plus 2 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Hum Narrative is an agent skill from asgard-ai-platform/skills. Apply narrative structure and storytelling techniques for brand, business, and communication contexts. Use this skill when the user needs to craft a compelling story, build a brand narrative, structure a presentation around a story arc, or use storytelling to communicate data or strategy — even if they say 'tell a better story', 'make this presentation more engaging', or 'how do we build our brand story'.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.3k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 4 other files, including reference files (for example `examples/sample_scenario.md` and `references/heros-journey.md`).

It sits in Writing & Content, covering Storytelling. The repository describes itself as: 301 open-source coding agent skills across 22 domains — methodology, judgment & gotchas packaged as Claude Agent Skills for the Asgard AI Platform. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • The user needs to craft a compelling story
  • Build a brand narrative
  • Structure a presentation around a story arc
  • Use storytelling to communicate data

Example prompts

  • “tell a better story”
  • “make this presentation more engaging”
  • “how do we build our brand story”
  • “/hum-narrative”

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Setup (Status Quo): Establish the world, the character, and the normal state
  2. Trigger (Inciting Incident): Something disrupts the status quo — a problem, opportunity, or discovery
  3. Rising Action (Struggle): Attempts to address the disruption, obstacles encountered
  4. Climax (Turning Point): The decisive moment — breakthrough, decision, or revelation
  5. Resolution: The new state of affairs — what changed, what was learned

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 4e7f4f8. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are markdown).

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Hum Narrative loads about 1.3k tokens when it runs, and up to ~4.8k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 106 tokens; SKILL.md has 540 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~106
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.3k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~4.8k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from asgard-ai-platform/skills at commit 4e7f4f8, republished under its MIT licence (© asgard-ai-platform). 540 words, ~1,341 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/hum-narrative/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 2 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
hum-narrative
description
Apply narrative structure and storytelling techniques for brand, business, and communication contexts. Use this skill when the user needs to craft a compelling story, build a brand narrative, structure a presentation around a story arc, or use storytelling to communicate data or strategy — even if they say 'tell a better story', 'make this presentation more engaging', or 'how do we build our brand story'.
metadata.category
WP-19 文學院/人文
metadata.tags
humanities, narrative, storytelling, brand

Narrative & Storytelling

Overview

Stories are the most natural human communication format. Narrative structure gives information emotional weight, memorability, and meaning. This skill applies storytelling principles to business contexts: brand stories, presentations, pitches, and change communication.

Framework

IRON LAW: Every Story Needs Tension

A narrative without conflict or tension is a report, not a story. The tension
can be a problem to solve, a gap between current and desired state, or an
obstacle to overcome. Without tension, there's no reason for the audience
to keep listening.
Story Arc (Universal Structure)
  1. Setup (Status Quo): Establish the world, the character, and the normal state
  2. Trigger (Inciting Incident): Something disrupts the status quo — a problem, opportunity, or discovery
  3. Rising Action (Struggle): Attempts to address the disruption, obstacles encountered
  4. Climax (Turning Point): The decisive moment — breakthrough, decision, or revelation
  5. Resolution: The new state of affairs — what changed, what was learned
Brand Story Framework
ElementQuestionExample
Founding mythWhy does this company exist?"We started because we couldn't find X..."
EnemyWhat wrong are you fighting?"The industry treats customers like numbers"
QuestWhat are you trying to achieve?"We're on a mission to make X accessible to everyone"
ValuesWhat principles guide you?"We believe in transparency, simplicity, and..."
TransformationWhat change do you create?"Our customers go from struggling with X to thriving at Y"
Storytelling in Business Contexts

Presentations: Open with a story (Pathos), then transition to data (Logos). "Let me tell you about one customer..." → "And she's not alone — here's the data."

Pitch decks: Problem (tension) → Solution (your product) → Traction (proof the story is working) → Vision (how the story ends)

Change communication: Current state (familiar) → Why change is needed (tension) → Vision of future state (resolution) → How we get there (plan)

Data storytelling: Don't just show charts. Frame them: "We expected X to happen. Instead, Y happened. Here's why, and here's what it means."

Output Format

markdown
# Narrative Design: {Context}

## Story Arc
1. **Setup**: {status quo}
2. **Trigger**: {what disrupted it}
3. **Struggle**: {challenges faced}
4. **Climax**: {turning point}
5. **Resolution**: {new state}

## Key Elements
- Tension: {the core conflict}
- Character: {who the audience identifies with}
- Stakes: {what happens if the tension isn't resolved}
- Transformation: {what changes}

## Application
{How to integrate this narrative into the specific communication context}

Examples

Correct Application

Scenario: Brand story for a Taiwanese sustainable packaging startup

  • Setup: "Taiwan produces 8.4 million tonnes of waste per year. Most packaging is used once and discarded."
  • Trigger: "Our founder worked at a packaging factory and watched truckloads of plastic wrap go straight to landfill every week."
  • Struggle: "We spent 2 years and 47 failed prototypes trying to make sugarcane-based packaging that was as durable as plastic."
  • Climax: "Prototype #48 worked. Same durability, fully compostable in 90 days."
  • Resolution: "Now 200+ food brands in Taiwan use our packaging. We've diverted 500 tonnes from landfills."
  • Tension is clear, character is relatable, stakes are tangible ✓
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Incorrect Application
  • "Our company was founded in 2019. We sell sustainable packaging. Our revenue is NT$50M." → Facts without narrative structure. No tension, no character, no arc. This is a report, not a story. Violates Iron Law.

Gotchas

  • The customer is the hero, not you: In brand storytelling, the customer should be the protagonist who overcomes challenges with your help. Your brand is the guide (mentor), not the hero.
  • Authenticity > drama: Exaggerated stories backfire when discovered. Use real stories, real data, real people.
  • Cultural narrative norms differ: Western narratives favor individual heroes and linear arcs. East Asian narratives may emphasize collective effort and cyclical patterns. Match the cultural context.
  • Don't force everything into a story: Some information is better delivered as facts, tables, or lists. Use narrative for the emotional frame, not for every data point.
  • Story length must match context: Elevator pitch = 30-second story. Keynote = 15-minute story. Annual report = multi-chapter story. Adjust detail to the format.

References

  • For the Hero's Journey (Campbell/Vogler) structure, see references/heros-journey.md

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Files

SKILL.md and 2 other files (references) in hum-narrative of asgard-ai-platform/skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • examples/sample_scenario.md
  • references/heros-journey.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 4e7f4f8

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Questions about Hum Narrative

What does Hum Narrative do?

Apply narrative structure and storytelling techniques for brand, business, and communication contexts. Hum Narrative is an agent skill from asgard-ai-platform/skills. Apply narrative structure and storytelling techniques for brand, business, and communication contexts.

When should I use Hum Narrative?

Hum Narrative fits situations like: the user needs to craft a compelling story; build a brand narrative; structure a presentation around a story arc; use storytelling to communicate data.

How do I install Hum Narrative in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add asgard-ai-platform/skills --skill hum-narrative -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (hum-narrative in asgard-ai-platform/skills) into .claude/skills/hum-narrative in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Hum Narrative in Codex?

Run `npx skills add asgard-ai-platform/skills --skill hum-narrative -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (hum-narrative in asgard-ai-platform/skills) into .agents/skills/hum-narrative in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Hum Narrative in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add asgard-ai-platform/skills --skill hum-narrative -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/hum-narrative, .gemini/skills/hum-narrative, .github/skills/hum-narrative and .opencode/skills/hum-narrative in your project.

What does Hum Narrative need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Hum Narrative is instructions for the agent only.

Does Hum Narrative access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Hum Narrative safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Hum Narrative use?

Hum Narrative is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Hum Narrative use?

About 1.3k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 3.4k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to Hum Narrative?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Hum Narrative: Data Storytelling (ynulihao/AgentSkillOS, 617 stars), Chinese Novel Writing System (leenbj/novel-creator-skill, 668 stars), Chinese Novelist Chapter Writer (PenglongHuang/chinese-novelist-skill, 3.3k stars) and Liu Run Style Business Column Writer (liangdabiao/liurun-bookwriter-skills, 275 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Hum Narrative?

asgard-ai-platform (a GitHub organization) maintains it in asgard-ai-platform/skills, which has 242 GitHub stars. The repository holds 207 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on June 6, 2026.

Source: asgard-ai-platform/skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.