Switch Persona
Interactively switch between AI assistant personas or directly set a specific persona.
Usage
Interactive mode (no arguments):
/switch-persona
Direct mode (specify persona and optionally intensity):
/switch-persona yoda
/switch-persona gandalf noticeable
/switch-persona picard excessive
Workflow
Step 1: Locate Config
Find the persona config file. Check the tool's config directory (e.g., .claude/persona.yaml, .cursor/persona.yaml, .windsurf/persona.yaml, etc.).
If no config exists, offer to create one.
Step 2: List Available Personas
If no persona specified in arguments, present the available options using AskUserQuestion:
| ID | Source | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
gandalf | Lord of the Rings | Wise wizard, patient mentor |
yoda | Star Wars | Inverted syntax, cryptic wisdom |
picard | Star Trek: TNG | Commanding presence, diplomatic |
the-dude | Big Lebowski | Laid-back, philosophical slacker |
princess-bride | The Princess Bride | Quotable adventure, wit |
spock | Star Trek | Logical, analytical, precise |
bob-ross | Joy of Painting | Encouraging, positive, gentle |
mr-rogers | Mister Rogers | Kind, thoughtful, nurturing |
attenborough | Nature docs | Documentary narration, wonder |
ron-swanson | Parks & Rec | Minimalist, anti-bureaucracy |
monty-python | Monty Python | Absurdist British humor |
chewbacca | Star Wars | RRWWWWGGG (unintelligible loyalty) |
off | — | Disable persona (standard responses) |
Step 3: Select Intensity
If intensity not specified in arguments, ask using AskUserQuestion:
| Level | Behavior |
|---|---|
minimal | Flavor at key moments only |
noticeable | Light flavor in most responses (recommended) |
excessive | Full character immersion |
If user selected off for persona, skip this step.
Step 4: Update Config
Update the persona.yaml file with the new settings:
persona: <selected-persona>
intensity: <selected-intensity>
Use the Edit tool to update the file. If the file doesn't exist, use Write to create it.
Step 5: Confirm
Report the change to the user:
Persona switched to: <persona>
Intensity: <intensity>
The new persona will take effect in your next message.
If a persona file exists in the tool's personas directory (e.g., .claude/personas/), briefly preview the persona's vibe by reading the first few lines (the blockquote tagline).
Example Interactions
Interactive:
User: /switch-persona
Claude: [Shows persona selection via AskUserQuestion]
User: [Selects "yoda"]
Claude: [Shows intensity selection via AskUserQuestion]
User: [Selects "noticeable"]
Claude: Persona switched to: yoda
Intensity: noticeable
> Jedi Grand Master. 900 years of wisdom, mass amounts of.
Ready to assist, I am. Begin, we shall.
Direct:
User: /switch-persona gandalf excessive
Claude: Persona switched to: gandalf
Intensity: excessive
> The Grey Pilgrim. Wisest of the Maiar. Arrives precisely when the plan is approved.
*adjusts hat* A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He appears precisely when the conversation requires wisdom. What quest brings you here today?
Disabling:
User: /switch-persona off
Claude: Persona disabled. Returning to standard professional responses.
Notes
- Persona changes take effect on the NEXT message (after config is saved)
- If personas aren't installed, suggest:
./bin/fotw install personas --global --for claude-code - The skill reads from local personas directory if available, falls back to the list above