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How to use the DHDNA Text Pattern Profiler agent skill
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The dhdna-profiler skill is a set of written instructions that teaches an AI agent how to describe the reasoning and writing patterns in a text you supply, using the DHDNA framework's 12 dimensions as a rubric. It is written for people who want a structured, evidence-based reading of one sample, such as a draft, essay, or set of messages. After this guide you will know what the skill does, how to install it, how to trigger it, and what limits to keep in mind.
DHDNA Text Pattern ProfilerK-Dense-AI/scientific-agent-skills · MIT Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download the ZIP. Get the dhdna-profiler ZIP from the skill's page on this site.
- 2Unzip into a skills folder. Extract it into ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or .claude/skills/ inside a project.
- 3Or upload in the Claude apps. Open Settings, go to Capabilities, then Skills, and upload the skill there.
- 4Choose one text. Decide which single document or passage you want profiled.
- 5Ask explicitly. Request a DHDNA or thinking-pattern profile and name the text.
- 6Review the evidence. Check the quotes and confidence levels, and treat the result as a description of that sample only.
What does the skill make the agent do?
When you ask for a DHDNA or thinking-pattern profile of a piece of writing, the agent reads only the text you designate and describes observable reasoning and rhetorical choices across 12 dimensions. These include Analytical Depth, Ethical Reasoning, Metacognition, and Linguistic Precision.
For each dimension the agent quotes specific passages, marks its annotation confidence as HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW, and uses N/A where the evidence is missing. The skill frames the output as an exploratory description of one sample, not a validated psychological trait, measure of intelligence, or personal identity.
- Reads only the text you point it to
- Annotates 12 dimensions with quoted evidence
- Marks confidence as HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW
- Uses N/A instead of guessing when evidence is absent
How do you install the dhdna-profiler skill?
Download the ZIP file from the skill's page on this site. Then choose one of two routes.
For a personal install, unzip the file into ~/.claude/skills/. For a single project, unzip it into the project's .claude/skills/ folder. Alternatively, in the Claude apps, open Settings, go to Capabilities, and upload the skill under Skills.
- Personal: unzip into ~/.claude/skills/
- Project: unzip into .claude/skills/ inside the project
- Claude apps: Settings → Capabilities → Skills, then upload
What files come with the skill?
The skill contains two files. SKILL.md holds the main instructions, the 12 dimensions, the workflow, and the output template. references/advanced-profiling.md adds genre lenses, which are local reading prompts for academic, creative, business, and technical writing.
The skill's frontmatter lists the allowed tools as Read and Write.
- SKILL.md: main instructions and workflow
- references/advanced-profiling.md: genre-specific reading prompts
How do you trigger the skill with a natural request?
The skill is meant for explicit requests. Name the framework or the task directly and point the agent at the exact text. The skill's description lists requests for DHDNA, cognitive-style reflection, a thinking-pattern profile, or comparisons of textual reasoning.
If your request leaves the source unclear, the skill asks you which text to use before it looks at anything else.
- "Give me a DHDNA profile of the essay pasted below."
- "Create a thinking-pattern profile of draft_v3.md, focusing on how I handle uncertainty."
- "Compare the reasoning style in these two memos using the DHDNA dimensions."
What output should you expect?
The agent returns a profile in the conversation using a template that starts with the sample label, context, and method, then covers all twelve dimensions. Each observation cites quotes and includes confidence. Short texts usually produce several N/A entries, and the skill says this is expected rather than a failure.
The skill also covers the six proposed tension pairs, such as Analytical Depth and Intuitive Reasoning. These are comparison prompts, not established opposites, and each side is rated independently.
- Sample and context stated up front
- Quoted evidence for each observation
- Confidence level per observation
- Optional numeric scores only if you ask for them, on a 1–10 local rubric
What does the skill need, and what are its safety limits?
The skill requires nothing beyond the agent environment. It needs no package, credentials, API call, or account. According to its listing, it does not run scripts and does not use the network.
The skill's own limits matter. It is not a psychological assessment, diagnosis, or hiring tool. It warns against judging someone's intelligence, honesty, or emotional state from a few messages, and it asks the agent to analyse only the designated sample. Its metadata notes that validation was limited to internal testing.
- No packages, credentials, or accounts required
- Runs no scripts; uses no network access (per its listing)
- Not for psychological assessment, diagnosis, or hiring decisions
- Analyses only the text you designate
What people use it for
- Writers checking how a draft handles reasoning, audience awareness, and uncertainty
- Researchers comparing argumentative style across a set of documents they have been given
- Anyone already using the DHDNA framework who wants a structured text annotation
- Reflecting on a single piece of writing with quoted evidence for each observation
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the dhdna-profiler skill?
Download the ZIP from the skill's page on this site. Unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or into a project's .claude/skills/ folder. In the Claude apps, you can instead upload it under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
Is the dhdna-profiler skill free?
The skill is listed under the MIT licence, which the skill's frontmatter also states. Check the licence text included with the download for the full terms.
What does the skill require to run?
The listing says it requires nothing beyond the agent environment. It needs no package, credentials, API call, or MindBook account, and it runs no scripts and uses no network.
Does the DHDNA profile measure personality or intelligence?
No. The skill states that its scores describe evidence in one sample, not validated psychological traits, intelligence, or identity. Its source notes that the framework's validation was limited to internal testing.
Can I use it to assess a job candidate?
No. The skill is not for psychological assessment, diagnosis, or hiring decisions, and it warns against inferring intelligence, honesty, or emotional state from a few messages.
What should I do if the agent refuses or asks which text to use?
The skill asks for the designated text when the source is ambiguous, rather than expanding to other conversations or files. Name the exact document or passage in your request and ask explicitly for a DHDNA or thinking-pattern profile.
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Our verdict
Use dhdna-profiler if you want a careful, quote-backed reading of one piece of writing and you understand that the output describes that sample, not the person behind it. Pick a different tool if you need validated psychological measurement, clinical assessment, or any screening decision about people.
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