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Generate UX microcopy (button labels, error messages, empty states, toasts) following a casual-but-polite voice and tone
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---
name: ss-copy
description: Generate UX microcopy (button labels, error messages, empty states, toasts) following a casual-but-polite voice and tone
argument-hint: "[context] [description]"
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob
---
# UX Microcopy Generator
## When NOT to use
- For long-form content (blog posts, docs, marketing pages) β out of scope
- For full feedback state design (not just text) β use `/ss-feedback`
- For brand voice/tone definition itself β this skill consumes a voice spec, doesn't create it
- For translations to non-English languages β single-language only
Context: **$0**
Description: $ARGUMENTS
> **Read `engine/UX-WRITING.md` first** β it's the rule set this skill applies: buttons
> name the action (not "Submit"), errors help instead of blame, empty states invite,
> money copy stays calm, one term per concept. Korean/CJK projects: see Β§W8 for the
> clear-calm-human "Toss feel" (μ‘΄λλ§ μΌκ΄μ±, μ¬μ©μ κ΄μ "λ΄ κ³μ’", κ΅°λλκΈ° λΉΌκΈ°).
## Instructions
1. Read the design language reference:
- `DESIGN-LANGUAGE.md` sections on Microcopy Tone Guide and UX Writing
2. Apply the voice principles:
### Tone Rules
- **Casual but polite**: Friendly, not robotic. Like talking to a helpful friend.
- **Active voice**: "We saved your changes" not "Your changes have been saved"
- **Positive framing**: "Free shipping on orders over $30" not "Orders under $30 have shipping fees"
- **Plain language**: "Send money" not "Initiate transfer"
- **Concise**: Every word must earn its place
### Copy Patterns by Context
#### Button Labels (CTA)
```
Format: [Action verb] + [Object] (optional)
Good: "Place order", "Get started", "Save changes", "Try again"
Bad: "Submit", "OK", "Click here", "Proceed to next step"
```
- One primary CTA per screen
- Label must clearly describe what happens next
- Max 3 words for primary CTA
#### Empty States
```
Format: [Friendly observation] + [Suggested action]
Good: "No activity yet. Create your first project to get started."
Bad: "No data found."
```
- Always suggest a next action
- Use a relevant icon (32px, text-text-tertiary)
- Tone: encouraging, not blaming
#### Error Messages
```
Format: [What happened] + [What to do]
Good: "Couldn't load the data. Please try again."
Bad: "Error 500: Internal Server Error"
```
- Never show technical errors to users
- Blame the system, not the user
- Always provide a recovery action
#### Toast Notifications
```
Format: [Confirmation of what happened]
Good: "Saved!", "Changes applied", "Item deleted Β· Undo"
Bad: "Operation completed successfully"
```
- Max 2 lines
- Include "Undo" link for reversible destructive actions
- Info toasts: 3 seconds. Action toasts: 5 seconds.
#### Form Labels & Helpers
```
Label: Noun phrase ("Email address", "Password")
Placeholder: Example or hint ("name@example.com")
Helper: Format guidance ("Must be at least 8 characters")
Error: Specific issue ("This email is already registered")
```
#### Confirmation Dialogs
```
Title: [Question about the action]
Body: [Consequence explanation]
Primary: [Action verb] ("Delete", "Confirm")
Secondary: "Close" (not "Cancel" β avoids confusion)
```
3. Generate copy for the requested context, providing:
- Primary copy (what to display)
- Variants (if context varies)
- Do's and Don'ts for the specific context
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