Word Count Checker

Overview

This skill enables automatic word count checking when word count is mentioned in relation to a document. Instead of requiring explicit requests, trigger this skill whenever the user references word count alongside a document.

When to Use This Skill

Trigger this skill whenever the user mentions word count in relation to a document, including phrases like:

• "Check the word count of [filename]"
• "What's the word count of [filename]"
• "Stop when the word count is [number]"
• "Keep the word count under [number]"
• "How many words are in [filename]"
• Any similar reference to word count with a document

How to Use

When word count is mentioned with a document reference:

1. Identify the target file from the user's message (e.g., article.md, chapter1.md)

2. Run the word count command using Bash:

   wc -w <filename>
   

3. Interpret the context:

   • Checking: If the user asks to check word count, report the current count
   • Monitoring: If the user mentions a target word count (e.g., "stop when word count is 4500"), compare the current count to the target and inform the user whether the goal has been met
   • Writing: If generating or editing content with a word count constraint, check periodically and adjust as needed

4. Report clearly: Present the word count information in a natural, contextual way based on the user's request

Examples

User: "Check the word count of article.md" Action: Run wc -w article.md and report: "article.md has 3,245 words."

User: "Keep writing chapter1.md until it reaches 5000 words" Action: Periodically run wc -w chapter1.md while writing, and stop when the count reaches or exceeds 5000 words.

User: "What's the word count of my draft.md?" Action: Run wc -w draft.md and report the count naturally in response.