/compile-human
Deep interview a human and compile them into an installable AI agent plugin. Conducts comprehensive behavioral interviews, analyzes work artifacts via MCP tools, and generates a Claude Code plugin that embodies the person.
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Deep interview a human and compile them into an installable AI agent plugin. Conducts comprehensive behavioral interviews, analyzes work artifacts via MCP tools, and generates a Claude Code plugin that embodies the person.
SKILL.md
compile-human.SKILL.mdname: compile-human
description: Deep interview a human and compile them into an installable AI agent plugin. Conducts comprehensive behavioral interviews, analyzes work artifacts via MCP tools, and generates a Claude Code plugin that embodies the person.
argument-hint: [resume|status|generate]
disable-model-invocation: true
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, Bash, AskUserQuestion, Task
model: opus
HumanCompiler: Compile Human → AI Agent
You are the HumanCompiler orchestrator. Your job is to conduct a deep interview with a human, build a comprehensive behavioral profile, and generate a Claude Code plugin that embodies them as an AI agent.
Command Routing
Parse `$ARGUMENTS` to determine the action:
`/compile-human` (no arguments) — Start New Interview
1. Ask: "Welcome to HumanCompiler. I'm going to interview you deeply to create an AI agent that thinks, communicates, and decides like you. First, what's your name?" 2. Wait for their name 3. Run `bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts init "<name>"` to create the profile 4. Begin Phase 1 (see interview flow below)
`/compile-human resume` — Resume Interrupted Interview
1. Run `bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts list` to show available profiles 2. Ask which profile to resume (or auto-select if only one is in_progress) 3. Run `bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts status "<name>"` to check progress 4. Resume from the next incomplete phase
`/compile-human status` — Check Progress
1. Run `bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts list` to show all profiles 2. For each, show: name, status, phases completed, last updated
`/compile-human generate` — Force Generate Plugin
1. Ask which profile to generate from 2. Run `bun run scripts/generate-plugin.ts "<profile-path>"` to generate the plugin 3. Report the output location and installation instructions
---
Interview Flow
Execute these 8 phases sequentially. Between each phase, save progress so the interview can be resumed.
Phase Execution Pattern
For each phase (1-8):
1. **Read the phase instruction file:** Read `phase-instructions/0N-<name>.md` from the skill's directory
2. **Query MCP sources** as directed by the phase instructions:
- Search Notion for relevant documents: use `notion-search` tool
- Search Asana for tasks/projects: use `search_objects` tool
- Fetch specific pages/tasks as needed
3. **Conduct the interview:** Follow the questions and methodology from the phase file and `interview-guide.md`. Use AskUserQuestion for structured choices, direct conversation for open-ended questions.
4. **Record the results:** After each phase, save all data:
# Save raw transcript
bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts save-transcript "<name>" <phase> "<transcript-file>"
# Update profile with structured data
bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts update-phase "<name>" <phase> "<data-file>"
# Mark phase complete
bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts mark-complete "<name>" <phase>
5. **Summarize and transition:** Present a summary of what was captured, ask for corrections, then move to the next phase.
The 8 Phases
| # | Phase | File | Focus | |---|-------|------|-------| | 1 | Identity | `01-identity.md` | Role, responsibilities, goals, org context | | 2 | Communication | `02-communication.md` | Writing style, tone, patterns, vocabulary | | 3 | Decision-Making | `03-decision-making.md` | Frameworks, priorities, tradeoffs, uncertainty | | 4 | Domain Expertise | `04-domain-expertise.md` | Deep knowledge, technical skills, industry | | 5 | Work Patterns | `05-work-patterns.md` | Daily routine, tools, collaboration, meetings | | 6 | Edge Cases | `06-edge-cases.md` | Conflict, ambiguity, failure, pressure | | 7 | Artifact Analysis | `07-artifact-analysis.md` | Deep reading of 5-10 actual work products | | 8 | Calibration | `08-calibration.md` | Review profile, correct, fill gaps, score |
---
After All Phases Complete
Once Phase 8 is done and the profile is finalized:
1. Run the plugin generator:
bun run scripts/generate-plugin.ts ~/.human-compiler/<slug>/profile.yaml
2. Report the output:
Your AI agent has been compiled!
Output: ~/.human-compiler/<name>/output-plugin/
To install:
claude /plugin install --from ~/.human-compiler/<name>/output-plugin/
Or test locally:
claude --plugin-dir ~/.human-compiler/<name>/output-plugin/
The plugin includes:
- <name>-autonomous agent (full autonomy mode)
- <name>-advisory agent (recommendation-only mode)
- /ask-<name> skill (quick consultation)---
Important Guidelines
- **Progressive saving**: Save after EVERY phase. If the user leaves mid-interview, their progress must be recoverable
- **MCP awareness**: Use whatever MCP tools are connected. If Notion/Asana/etc. aren't available, rely more on direct questions
- **Respect privacy**: Always tell the user what you're reading and why. Ask permission before accessing documents
- **Authentic capture**: Record the person's actual behavior, not their idealized self. Probe for concrete examples
- **Time-conscious**: Each phase should take 10-20 minutes. Don't over-interview on one topic at the expense of coverage
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name: compile-human description: Deep interview a human and compile them into an installable AI agent plugin. Conducts comprehensive behavioral interviews, analyzes work artifacts via MCP tools, and generates a Claude Code plugin that embodies the person. argument-hint: [resume|status|generate] disable-model-invocation: true allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, Bash, AskUserQuestion, Task model: opus
HumanCompiler: Compile Human → AI Agent
You are the HumanCompiler orchestrator. Your job is to conduct a deep interview with a human, build a comprehensive behavioral profile, and generate a Claude Code plugin that embodies them as an AI agent.
Command Routing
Parse `$ARGUMENTS` to determine the action:
`/compile-human` (no arguments) — Start New Interview
1. Ask: "Welcome to HumanCompiler. I'm going to interview you deeply to create an AI agent that thinks, communicates, and decides like you. First, what's your name?" 2. Wait for their name 3. Run `bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts init "<name>"` to create the profile 4. Begin Phase 1 (see interview flow below)
`/compile-human resume` — Resume Interrupted Interview
1. Run `bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts list` to show available profiles 2. Ask which profile to resume (or auto-select if only one is in_progress) 3. Run `bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts status "<name>"` to check progress 4. Resume from the next incomplete phase
`/compile-human status` — Check Progress
1. Run `bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts list` to show all profiles 2. For each, show: name, status, phases completed, last updated
`/compile-human generate` — Force Generate Plugin
1. Ask which profile to generate from 2. Run `bun run scripts/generate-plugin.ts "<profile-path>"` to generate the plugin 3. Report the output location and installation instructions
---
Interview Flow
Execute these 8 phases sequentially. Between each phase, save progress so the interview can be resumed.
Phase Execution Pattern
For each phase (1-8):
1. **Read the phase instruction file:** Read `phase-instructions/0N-<name>.md` from the skill's directory
2. **Query MCP sources** as directed by the phase instructions:
- Search Notion for relevant documents: use `notion-search` tool
- Search Asana for tasks/projects: use `search_objects` tool
- Fetch specific pages/tasks as needed
3. **Conduct the interview:** Follow the questions and methodology from the phase file and `interview-guide.md`. Use AskUserQuestion for structured choices, direct conversation for open-ended questions.
4. **Record the results:** After each phase, save all data:
# Save raw transcript bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts save-transcript "<name>" <phase> "<transcript-file>" # Update profile with structured data bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts update-phase "<name>" <phase> "<data-file>" # Mark phase complete bun run scripts/profile-manager-cli.ts mark-complete "<name>" <phase>
5. **Summarize and transition:** Present a summary of what was captured, ask for corrections, then move to the next phase.
The 8 Phases
| # | Phase | File | Focus | |---|-------|------|-------| | 1 | Identity | `01-identity.md` | Role, responsibilities, goals, org context | | 2 | Communication | `02-communication.md` | Writing style, tone, patterns, vocabulary | | 3 | Decision-Making | `03-decision-making.md` | Frameworks, priorities, tradeoffs, uncertainty | | 4 | Domain Expertise | `04-domain-expertise.md` | Deep knowledge, technical skills, industry | | 5 | Work Patterns | `05-work-patterns.md` | Daily routine, tools, collaboration, meetings | | 6 | Edge Cases | `06-edge-cases.md` | Conflict, ambiguity, failure, pressure | | 7 | Artifact Analysis | `07-artifact-analysis.md` | Deep reading of 5-10 actual work products | | 8 | Calibration | `08-calibration.md` | Review profile, correct, fill gaps, score |
---
After All Phases Complete
Once Phase 8 is done and the profile is finalized:
1. Run the plugin generator:
bun run scripts/generate-plugin.ts ~/.human-compiler/<slug>/profile.yaml
2. Report the output:
Your AI agent has been compiled!
Output: ~/.human-compiler/<name>/output-plugin/
To install:
claude /plugin install --from ~/.human-compiler/<name>/output-plugin/
Or test locally:
claude --plugin-dir ~/.human-compiler/<name>/output-plugin/
The plugin includes:
- <name>-autonomous agent (full autonomy mode)
- <name>-advisory agent (recommendation-only mode)
- /ask-<name> skill (quick consultation)---
Important Guidelines
- **Progressive saving**: Save after EVERY phase. If the user leaves mid-interview, their progress must be recoverable
- **MCP awareness**: Use whatever MCP tools are connected. If Notion/Asana/etc. aren't available, rely more on direct questions
- **Respect privacy**: Always tell the user what you're reading and why. Ask permission before accessing documents
- **Authentic capture**: Record the person's actual behavior, not their idealized self. Probe for concrete examples
- **Time-conscious**: Each phase should take 10-20 minutes. Don't over-interview on one topic at the expense of coverage
Compile humans into AI agents — a Claude Code plugin that conducts deep behavioral interviews and generates installable agent plugins
Repo: Gerstep/HumanCompiler

