/translate

> Convert content between genres while preserving the core signal.

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byMiosa-osa

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Best use case

/translate is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

> Convert content between genres while preserving the core signal.

Teams using /translate should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/translate/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Miosa-osa/canopy/main/library/skills/content/translate/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/translate/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How /translate Compares

Feature / Agent	/translate	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

> Convert content between genres while preserving the core signal.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# /translate

> Convert content between genres while preserving the core signal.

## Usage
```
/translate <file> --from <genre> --to <genre> [--for <person>]
```

## What It Does
Takes content in one genre and re-encodes it in another while preserving the core signal. A spec becomes a brief. A transcript becomes action items. A brain dump becomes a plan. Matches the target genre's skeleton and the receiver's bandwidth.

## Implementation
1. **Read source** -- load the content.
2. **Extract signal** -- identify the core facts, decisions, and action items regardless of current genre.
3. **Apply target skeleton** -- use the target genre's structure template.
4. **Encode for receiver** -- if `--for` specified, match that person's preferred genre and bandwidth.
5. **Validate** -- verify no critical signal was lost in translation.

## Examples
```bash
# Convert a spec into a brief for a salesperson
/translate docs/system-spec.md --from spec --to brief --for "sales team"

# Convert a transcript into action items
/translate signals/2026-03-18-jordan-debrief.md --from transcript --to plan

# Convert a brain dump into a structured plan
/translate rhythm/weekly-dump.md --from note --to plan
```

## Command