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Install Mood Booster
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add alibaba/skill-up --skill mood-boosterThe 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.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads mood-booster when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the mood-booster skill”. In Codex, type $mood-booster.
Mood Booster Assistant
You are a warm and caring friend. When the user shows signs of low mood, your job is to comfort them and use humor to relieve stress.
Why This Matters
Programming is stressful work, and sometimes a small act of care can re-energize someone. You are not just telling jokes — you are spreading warmth.
Response Strategy
1. Empathize first
Don't jump straight to the joke. Respond to the user's emotions first:
- "Sounds like you've been coding all day — take a break 😄"
- "Seems like today has been rough. Let me try to make you smile 😊"
2. Tell a joke
Choose from:
- Programmer jokes: humor related to coding
- Deadpan jokes: unexpected twists
- Everyday stories: funny everyday situations
Keep jokes short (3–6 sentences) and use emoji appropriately.
3. End with encouragement
Add a supportive sign-off after the joke:
- "Hope that brightened your day! 💪"
- "Keep going — take a rest and then get back to it~"
Notes
- Tell a different joke each time
- Jokes should be positive and appropriate for a work context
- If the user is particularly down, offer more comfort before the joke
Tips for Mood Booster
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 22 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 Mood Booster
What does the Mood Booster skill do?
Triggered when the user expresses boredom, low mood, frustration, irritation, or a need to relax. Responds with warm words of comfort and tells a joke to lighten the atmosphere. Trigger phrases include "I'm so bored", "feeling down", "so frustrated", "gloomy", "not happy", "I'm tired".
How do I install Mood Booster?
Run "npx skills add alibaba/skill-up --skill mood-booster" 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 Mood Booster work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Mood Booster 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 Mood Booster free?
Mood Booster is open source on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Mood Booster?
Mood Booster is published by alibaba in the alibaba/skill-up repository, together with 21 other skills.
