spinner-vibes

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Update Claude Code spinner verbs with positive affirmations and/or vocabulary words. Invoke when the user wants to customize their Claude Code spinner with motivational phrases, vocabulary words to learn, or a mix of both.

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npx skill4agent add siderakis/claude-code-positive-pastime spinner-vibes

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claude-customizationspinner-verbspositive-affirmationsvocabulary-learningai-assistant-settings

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Spinner Vibes

This skill updates your 
~/.claude/settings.json
spinnerVerbs
with a custom set of positive affirmations and/or interesting vocabulary words — so every time Claude thinks, you're getting a tiny mindset boost or learning a new word.

Steps

1. Ask the user for their preferences

Use the 
AskUserQuestion
tool to ask TWO questions simultaneously:
Question 1 — Mode (single-select):
  • "Positive affirmations only" — first-person power statements like "I build momentum."
  • "Vocabulary words only" — rare/powerful words with brief definitions like "Equanimity — staying calm under pressure."
  • "Mix of both" — blend affirmations and vocabulary (Recommended)
Question 2 — Theme (multi-select, show only if mode is affirmations or mix): Ask: "Which themes resonate with you? (pick all that apply)" Options (pick up to 4 to show):
  • "Wealth & abundance" — financial growth, abundance mindset
  • "Focus & discipline" — deep work, consistency, execution
  • "Mindfulness & calm" — presence, equanimity, inner peace
  • "Courage & growth" — resilience, antifragility, bold action
Question 3 — Vocabulary domain (multi-select, show only if mode is vocabulary or mix): Ask: "Which vocabulary domains interest you?" Options:
  • "Philosophy & stoicism" — classical wisdom vocabulary
  • "Finance & strategy" — mental models, leverage, asymmetry
  • "Science & nature" — elegant scientific terminology
  • "Linguistics & rhetoric" — expressive rare English words
Question 4 — How many verbs total?
  • "20 — concise set"
  • "40 — balanced set (Recommended)"
  • "60 — full immersion"
If the user says something like "just do it" or "surprise me" or doesn't want to answer — default to: Mix of both, all themes, 40 verbs.

2. Generate the spinner verbs

Based on the user's choices, generate the full list of spinner verb strings. Follow these rules:
Affirmations format:
  • Start with "I " — first person, present tense, active voice
  • End with a period
  • 4–7 words max
  • Powerful, grounded, not fluffy
  • Examples:
    • "I move with clarity."
    • "I execute with precision."
    • "I build real assets."
    • "I choose courage."
    • "I create leverage."
    • "I finish strong."
    • "I trust my judgment."
    • "I raise my standards."
    • "I compound daily."
    • "I act with intention."
    • "I own my time."
    • "I think long-term."
    • "I build momentum."
    • "I stay disciplined."
    • "I attract excellence."
    • "I simplify relentlessly."
    • "I am financially expanding."
    • "I am calm and powerful."
    • "I deliver real value."
    • "I become who I decide to be."
Vocabulary format:
  • Word or concept — brief evocative definition (not dictionary dry, more inspirational)
  • End with a period
  • Examples:
    • "Antifragile — growing stronger through stress."
    • "Zeitgeist — shaping the spirit of the times."
    • "Liminal — embracing powerful transitions."
    • "Pareto — focusing on the vital few."
    • "Kairos — seizing the decisive moment."
    • "Salubrious — choosing what strengthens me."
    • "Tenacity — persisting beyond obstacles."
    • "Equanimity — staying calm under pressure."
    • "Serendipity — welcoming fortunate discoveries."
    • "Asymmetry — leveraging disproportionate upside."
    • "Stoic — remaining steady in challenge."
    • "Catalyst — initiating meaningful change."
    • "Conviction — acting with firm belief."
    • "Resonance — creating lasting impact."
    • "Eudaimonia — living in full alignment."
    • "Optionality — expanding my choices."
    • "Velocity — moving with speed and direction."
    • "Sagacious — thinking with deep wisdom."
    • "Moat — building durable advantage."
    • "Ouroboros — renewing myself continuously."
Generate FRESH verbs — don't just repeat the examples above, use them as style guides. Tailor to the user's chosen themes and domains.

3. Read the current settings

Read 
~/.claude/settings.json
using the Read tool.

4. Update settings.json

Use the Edit tool (or Write tool if needed) to update the 
spinnerVerbs
key in 
~/.claude/settings.json
.
The structure must be:
json
"spinnerVerbs": {
  "mode": "replace",
  "verbs": [
    "..."
  ]
}
Preserve all other keys in settings.json exactly as they are. Only replace the 
spinnerVerbs
value.
If 
spinnerVerbs
does not exist yet, add it as a top-level key.

5. Confirm

Tell the user:
  • How many verbs were added
  • A quick preview of 3–5 example verbs from the new set
  • That the verbs are live immediately — they'll see them next time Claude's spinner runs