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:

"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