Howtotalk
Description
13 communication & persuasion frameworks as Claude Code skills — NVC, Crucial Conversations, Never Split the Difference, Getting to Yes, Influence, Radical Candor, Storytelling, Socratic Method, SCARF, Active Listening + /howtotalk meta-agent
Installation
This entry records only its repository, not the path inside it, so there is no
exact command to give. Open the source below and copy the folder into
~/.claude/skills/, or the file into ~/.claude/agents/.
README
howtotalk — Communication Frameworks for AI Agents
13 communication, persuasion, and conversation frameworks with one auto-routing entry point. Describe your situation — `/howtotalk` picks the best approach.
`/howtotalk` — One Command, 13 Frameworks
/howtotalk My boss keeps taking credit for my work and I need to address itThe AI automatically:
- Analyzes the situation (emotion level, power dynamic, cultural context)
- Selects the best 1-3 frameworks
- Designs a phase-by-phase pipeline
- Generates specific scripts and language to use
Commands
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
/howtotalk |
Full analysis → framework selection → strategy with scripts |
/howtotalk:select |
Quick framework recommendation (don't generate full strategy) |
/howtotalk:practice |
Role-play simulation with coaching and debrief |
The 13 Frameworks
Persuasion & Negotiation
| Framework | Creator | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| NVC | Marshall Rosenberg | Expressing needs without blame, resolving conflicts |
| Crucial Conversations | Patterson, Grenny et al. | High-stakes conversations, strong emotions |
| Never Split the Difference | Chris Voss (FBI) | Negotiations, salary talks, deals |
| Getting to Yes | Fisher & Ury (Harvard) | Win-win negotiations, finding mutual interests |
| Influence | Robert Cialdini | Ethical persuasion, marketing, detecting manipulation |
Feedback & Leadership
| Framework | Creator | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Radical Candor | Kim Scott (Google/Apple) | Giving tough feedback with care |
| Difficult Conversations | Stone, Patton, Heen (Harvard) | Conversations you've been avoiding |
| Motivational Interviewing | Miller & Rollnick | Motivating someone who resists change |
Presentation & Teaching
| Framework | Creator | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Storytelling | Campbell, Duarte, Pixar | Presentations, |
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