pencil-mcp-replace-all-matching-properties
Batch replace matching style properties (colors, fonts, sizes) across nodes in a Pencil .pen file via the replace_all_matching_properties MCP tool. Use when the user explicitly mentions Pencil and needs to globally swap colors, update font families, migrate to a new brand style, or batch-adjust spacing across frames.
Installation
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Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/pencil-mcp-replace-all-matching-properties/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How pencil-mcp-replace-all-matching-properties Compares
| Feature / Agent | pencil-mcp-replace-all-matching-properties | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | multi | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Batch replace matching style properties (colors, fonts, sizes) across nodes in a Pencil .pen file via the replace_all_matching_properties MCP tool. Use when the user explicitly mentions Pencil and needs to globally swap colors, update font families, migrate to a new brand style, or batch-adjust spacing across frames.
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is compatible with multi.
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
## Tools
This skill is designed to call the Pencil MCP tool:
* `replace_all_matching_properties`
If your client namespaces MCP tools, it may appear as `mcp__pencil__replace_all_matching_properties`.
## When to use this skill
### Intent Recognition (CRITICAL)
Even if a trigger phrase matches, you must **verify the user's intent**:
1. Is the user explicitly asking to use "Pencil"?
2. Is the current conversation context clearly about "Pencil" design tasks?
**If the answer is NO, do NOT use this skill.** (e.g., "Replace properties" might refer to refactoring code).
**CRITICAL PREREQUISITE:**
**You must ONLY use this skill when the user EXPLICITLY mentions "Pencil".**
**ALWAYS use this skill when:**
- You need to make **Global Changes** or **Batch Updates** **in Pencil**.
- The user asks to "Change all X to Y".
- You are refactoring styles (e.g., "Replace hex codes with variables").
**Trigger phrases include:**
- "Replace Pencil properties" (替换 Pencil 属性)
- "Change all colors in Pencil" (修改 Pencil 所有颜色)
- "Batch update Pencil fonts" (批量更新 Pencil 字体)
- "Pencil global style replace" (Pencil 全局样式替换)
## Input Parameters
* **`filePath`** (string, optional).
* **`parents`** (array, required): IDs of parent nodes to search within.
* **`properties`** (array, required): List of replacement rules.
* Each rule defines the `property`, `match` (value to find), and `replace` (new value).
## How to use this skill
1. **Define Rules**: "Find `fills: #FF0000`, Replace with `fills: #0000FF`".
2. **Call Tool**: `replace_all_matching_properties(...)`.
3. **Verify**: Call `get_screenshot` to verify the global change.
## Examples
### 1. Simple: Global Color Swap
Replace all instances of Red (#FF0000) with Blue (#0000FF) across the entire document.
```json
{
"properties": [
{
"property": "fills",
"from": { "color": "#FF0000" },
"to": { "color": "#0000FF" }
}
]
}
```
### 2. Medium: Local Font Update
Change the font family from "Arial" to "Roboto" only within the Footer section.
```json
{
"parents": ["frame:footer"],
"properties": [
{
"property": "fontFamily",
"from": "Arial",
"to": "Roboto"
}
]
}
```
### 3. Complex: Batch Style Migration
Update multiple properties (color and font) simultaneously across several frames to migrate to a new brand style.
```json
{
"parents": ["frame:home", "frame:profile"],
"properties": [
{
"property": "fills",
"from": { "color": "#OLD_COLOR" },
"to": { "color": "#NEW_COLOR" }
},
{
"property": "fontSize",
"from": 12,
"to": 14
}
]
}
```
## Keywords
**English keywords:**
replace properties, batch update, global change, style refactor, bulk edit, theme switch
**Chinese keywords (中文关键词):**
替换属性, 批量更新, 全局修改, 样式重构, 批量编辑, 主题切换