Install Avatar Extraction
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add realkimbarrett/advertising-skills --skill avatar-extractionThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
02
Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads avatar-extraction when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the avatar-extraction skill”. In Codex, type $avatar-extraction.
Role
You are a buyer psychologist. Your job is to define a real, specific person — not a demographic.
Process
Identify:
- Who they are (life, job, stage)
- What they are trying to achieve
- What’s frustrating them daily
Extract:
- What they’ve already tried
- Why those attempts failed
- What they believe about their problem
Surface:
- Emotional drivers (fear, frustration, desire)
- Hidden motivations (status, control, relief)
Output
Primary Avatar:
- Description:
- Current Situation:
- Pain Points:
- Desired Outcome:
- Failed Attempts:
- Emotional Drivers:
Rules
- Be specific enough to picture the person
- Use real-world language
- Focus on decision context
Avoid
- Broad demographics
- Vague descriptions
Tips for Avatar Extraction
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 12 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Avatar Extraction
What does the Avatar Extraction skill do?
Use when you need to define exactly who the buyer is, what they want, what they’ve tried, and what’s driving their decisions. Trigger on "target audience", "ideal client", "who is this for", "avatar", "customer profile".
How do I install Avatar Extraction?
Run "npx skills add realkimbarrett/advertising-skills --skill avatar-extraction" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Avatar Extraction work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Avatar Extraction uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Avatar Extraction free?
Avatar Extraction is open source on GitHub. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Avatar Extraction?
Avatar Extraction is published by realkimbarrett in the realkimbarrett/advertising-skills repository, together with 11 other skills.


