Does this skill support emojis for status updates?

No, it uses a standardized set of Unicode symbols like ✓ and ⚠ instead of emojis to ensure consistent rendering across different terminal emulators.

What is a TOON block in this skill?

A TOON block is a specific machine-readable data format used to return structured information to other agents or subagents without including human-centric prose.

How many columns can the table pattern handle?

The skill is optimized for a maximum of 6 columns to ensure the output remains readable within standard terminal widths.

When should I use a Box Report instead of a Status Line?

Use a Box Report for complex validation summaries or results with more than three checks; use a Status Line for simple, single-action outcomes.

Terminal Output Formatter

Name: Terminal Output Formatter
Author: rayk

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Productivity & Workflow

Transforms structured data into scannable terminal outputs using standardized patterns like tables, status lines, and validation boxes.

The Terminal Output Formatter skill enhances the legibility of terminal-based agent interactions by transforming raw, structured data into high-contrast, scannable visual patterns. It offers a variety of specialized formats—including machine-readable TOON blocks for subagents, markdown tables for human comparisons, concise status lines for single actions, and comprehensive box reports for multi-step validation. By enforcing strict rules on alignment, symbol usage, and data density, it ensures that users can interpret complex results in under five seconds without wading through excessive prose or messy logs.

Key Features

01Automatic data truncation and alignment optimized for terminal constraints

02Standardized Unicode symbol set for consistent cross-platform status reporting

03Multi-pattern rendering including tables, boxes, and summary lines

04Machine-readable TOON blocks for efficient subagent communication

05High-scannability design aimed at sub-5 second comprehension

061 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Presenting detailed validation reports with clear pass/fail indicators

02Generating scannable summaries for large datasets and task distributions

03Reporting single-action outcomes with standardized success and warning symbols

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rayk/lucid-toolkit render-output

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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