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Lorem Ipsum Generator SKILL
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Lorem Ipsum Generator SKILL

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Use this skill to generate lorem ipsum placeholder text for mockups, wireframes, and content drafts. Supports various structures including plain paragraphs, headings with sections, bullet and numbered lists, and realistic mixed documents. Output in plain text, Markdown, or HTML.

Works with Claude (by extracting it to ~/.claude/skills/) or uploading to the Claude web app, or with any other agent using Skillz.

Usage

Generate 3 paragraphs of lorem ipsum

Create lorem ipsum with 5 headings and bullet points under each

Give me 500 words of continuous placeholder text

Generate a realistic document with 4 sections and mixed content types

Create HTML formatted lorem ipsum with numbered lists and save to ~/Desktop/placeholder.html

Happy Loremipsuming!

🫶 Eleanor (@intellectronica)

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generate.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
# /// script
# requires-python = ">=3.10"
# ///
"""
Lorem ipsum generator script.
Usage:
uv run generate.py [options]
Options:
--paragraphs N Number of paragraphs (default: 3)
--sentences N Sentences per paragraph (default: 5)
--words N Approximate total word count
--characters N Exact number of characters (truncates to match)
--tokens N Estimated LLM token count (~4 chars/token)
--continuous Output as continuous text without paragraph breaks
--headings N Number of sections with headings (each gets paragraphs underneath)
--bullets N Number of bullet points per section (use with --headings)
--numbered Use numbered lists instead of bullets
--mixed N Generate realistic document with N sections, varied content types
--output FILE Write to file instead of stdout
--format FORMAT Output format: text, markdown, html (default: markdown)
"""
import argparse
import random
import sys
# Classic lorem ipsum vocabulary
WORDS = [
"lorem", "ipsum", "dolor", "sit", "amet", "consectetur", "adipiscing", "elit",
"sed", "do", "eiusmod", "tempor", "incididunt", "ut", "labore", "et", "dolore",
"magna", "aliqua", "enim", "ad", "minim", "veniam", "quis", "nostrud",
"exercitation", "ullamco", "laboris", "nisi", "aliquip", "ex", "ea", "commodo",
"consequat", "duis", "aute", "irure", "in", "reprehenderit", "voluptate",
"velit", "esse", "cillum", "fugiat", "nulla", "pariatur", "excepteur", "sint",
"occaecat", "cupidatat", "non", "proident", "sunt", "culpa", "qui", "officia",
"deserunt", "mollit", "anim", "id", "est", "laborum", "perspiciatis", "unde",
"omnis", "iste", "natus", "error", "voluptatem", "accusantium", "doloremque",
"laudantium", "totam", "rem", "aperiam", "eaque", "ipsa", "quae", "ab", "illo",
"inventore", "veritatis", "quasi", "architecto", "beatae", "vitae", "dicta",
"explicabo", "nemo", "ipsam", "quia", "voluptas", "aspernatur", "aut", "odit",
"fugit", "consequuntur", "magni", "dolores", "eos", "ratione", "sequi",
"nesciunt", "neque", "porro", "quisquam", "nihil", "numquam", "eius", "modi",
"tempora", "corporis", "suscipit", "laboriosam", "aliquid", "commodi",
"consequatur", "autem", "vel", "eum", "iure", "quam", "nihil", "molestiae",
"illum", "quo", "maxime", "placeat", "facere", "possimus", "assumenda",
"repellendus", "temporibus", "quibusdam", "officiis", "debitis", "rerum",
"necessitatibus", "saepe", "eveniet", "voluptates", "repudiandae", "recusandae",
"itaque", "earum", "hic", "tenetur", "sapiente", "delectus", "reiciendis",
"voluptatibus", "maiores", "alias", "perferendis", "doloribus", "asperiores",
"repellat"
]
# Canonical opening
OPENING = "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua."
def generate_word():
return random.choice(WORDS)
def generate_words(count):
return [generate_word() for _ in range(count)]
def generate_sentence(min_words=6, max_words=15):
length = random.randint(min_words, max_words)
words = generate_words(length)
words[0] = words[0].capitalize()
return " ".join(words) + "."
def generate_paragraph(sentences=5, use_opening=False):
result = []
for i in range(sentences):
if i == 0 and use_opening:
result.append(OPENING)
else:
result.append(generate_sentence())
return " ".join(result)
def generate_heading():
word_count = random.randint(2, 4)
words = generate_words(word_count)
return " ".join(w.capitalize() for w in words)
def generate_bullet_item():
word_count = random.randint(4, 10)
words = generate_words(word_count)
words[0] = words[0].capitalize()
return " ".join(words)
def format_output(content, fmt, is_heading=False, heading_level=2):
if fmt == "html":
if is_heading:
return f"<h{heading_level}>{content}</h{heading_level}>"
return f"<p>{content}</p>"
elif fmt == "markdown":
if is_heading:
return "#" * heading_level + " " + content
return content
else: # plain text
return content
def format_list_item(content, fmt, numbered=False, index=1):
if fmt == "html":
return f"<li>{content}</li>"
elif fmt == "markdown":
if numbered:
return f"{index}. {content}"
return f"- {content}"
else:
if numbered:
return f"{index}. {content}"
return f"* {content}"
def generate_mixed_section(fmt, use_opening=False):
"""Generate a section with varied content types."""
lines = []
# Choose section structure randomly
structure = random.choice([
"paragraphs", # Just paragraphs
"bullets", # Just bullet list
"numbered", # Just numbered list
"para_then_bullets", # Paragraph intro + bullets
"para_then_numbered", # Paragraph intro + numbered
"subheadings", # Subheadings with paragraphs
"subheadings_mixed", # Subheadings with mixed content
])
if structure == "paragraphs":
num_paras = random.randint(1, 3)
for i in range(num_paras):
para = generate_paragraph(random.randint(3, 6), use_opening=(i == 0 and use_opening))
lines.append(format_output(para, fmt))
lines.append("")
elif structure == "bullets":
num_bullets = random.randint(3, 7)
if fmt == "html":
lines.append("<ul>")
for i in range(num_bullets):
item = generate_bullet_item()
lines.append(format_list_item(item, fmt, numbered=False, index=i+1))
if fmt == "html":
lines.append("</ul>")
lines.append("")
elif structure == "numbered":
num_items = random.randint(3, 6)
if fmt == "html":
lines.append("<ol>")
for i in range(num_items):
item = generate_bullet_item()
lines.append(format_list_item(item, fmt, numbered=True, index=i+1))
if fmt == "html":
lines.append("</ol>")
lines.append("")
elif structure == "para_then_bullets":
para = generate_paragraph(random.randint(2, 4), use_opening=use_opening)
lines.append(format_output(para, fmt))
lines.append("")
num_bullets = random.randint(3, 6)
if fmt == "html":
lines.append("<ul>")
for i in range(num_bullets):
item = generate_bullet_item()
lines.append(format_list_item(item, fmt, numbered=False, index=i+1))
if fmt == "html":
lines.append("</ul>")
lines.append("")
elif structure == "para_then_numbered":
para = generate_paragraph(random.randint(2, 4), use_opening=use_opening)
lines.append(format_output(para, fmt))
lines.append("")
num_items = random.randint(3, 6)
if fmt == "html":
lines.append("<ol>")
for i in range(num_items):
item = generate_bullet_item()
lines.append(format_list_item(item, fmt, numbered=True, index=i+1))
if fmt == "html":
lines.append("</ol>")
lines.append("")
elif structure == "subheadings":
num_subs = random.randint(2, 4)
for _ in range(num_subs):
subheading = generate_heading()
lines.append(format_output(subheading, fmt, is_heading=True, heading_level=3))
lines.append("")
para = generate_paragraph(random.randint(2, 4))
lines.append(format_output(para, fmt))
lines.append("")
elif structure == "subheadings_mixed":
# Intro paragraph
para = generate_paragraph(random.randint(2, 3), use_opening=use_opening)
lines.append(format_output(para, fmt))
lines.append("")
num_subs = random.randint(2, 3)
for _ in range(num_subs):
subheading = generate_heading()
lines.append(format_output(subheading, fmt, is_heading=True, heading_level=3))
lines.append("")
# Random content under subheading
if random.choice([True, False]):
para = generate_paragraph(random.randint(2, 3))
lines.append(format_output(para, fmt))
lines.append("")
else:
num_bullets = random.randint(3, 5)
if fmt == "html":
lines.append("<ul>")
for i in range(num_bullets):
item = generate_bullet_item()
lines.append(format_list_item(item, fmt, numbered=False, index=i+1))
if fmt == "html":
lines.append("</ul>")
lines.append("")
return lines
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Generate lorem ipsum text")
parser.add_argument("--paragraphs", type=int, default=3, help="Number of paragraphs")
parser.add_argument("--sentences", type=int, default=5, help="Sentences per paragraph")
parser.add_argument("--words", type=int, help="Approximate total word count")
parser.add_argument("--characters", type=int, help="Exact character count (truncates to match)")
parser.add_argument("--tokens", type=int, help="Estimated LLM token count (~4 chars/token)")
parser.add_argument("--continuous", action="store_true", help="Continuous text without breaks")
parser.add_argument("--headings", type=int, help="Number of sections with headings")
parser.add_argument("--bullets", type=int, help="Bullet points per section")
parser.add_argument("--numbered", action="store_true", help="Use numbered lists")
parser.add_argument("--mixed", type=int, help="Generate realistic document with N sections")
parser.add_argument("--output", "-o", help="Output file path")
parser.add_argument("--format", "-f", choices=["text", "markdown", "html"], default="markdown")
args = parser.parse_args()
# Convert tokens/characters to word count estimate for generation
# Then we'll truncate to exact character count if needed
target_chars = None
if args.characters:
target_chars = args.characters
# Estimate words needed: avg ~8 chars per word (including space)
args.words = (args.characters // 6) + 10 # Generate extra, then truncate
elif args.tokens:
target_chars = args.tokens * 4 # ~4 chars per token
args.words = (target_chars // 6) + 10
output_lines = []
use_opening = True
# Mixed document mode - realistic varied structure
if args.mixed:
for section_idx in range(args.mixed):
heading = generate_heading()
output_lines.append(format_output(heading, args.format, is_heading=True))
output_lines.append("")
section_lines = generate_mixed_section(args.format, use_opening=(section_idx == 0))
output_lines.extend(section_lines)
# Structured mode (headings with optional word count target)
elif args.headings:
num_headings = args.headings
# Calculate content per section based on word count or defaults
if args.words:
words_per_section = args.words // num_headings
else:
words_per_section = None
for section_idx in range(num_headings):
heading = generate_heading()
output_lines.append(format_output(heading, args.format, is_heading=True))
output_lines.append("")
if args.bullets:
# Bullet list mode
if args.format == "html":
tag = "ol" if args.numbered else "ul"
output_lines.append(f"<{tag}>")
num_bullets = args.bullets
if words_per_section:
# Estimate bullets needed for word count
words_per_bullet = 7 # average
num_bullets = max(args.bullets, words_per_section // words_per_bullet)
section_words = 0
for i in range(num_bullets):
if words_per_section and section_words >= words_per_section:
break
item = generate_bullet_item()
section_words += len(item.split())
output_lines.append(format_list_item(item, args.format, args.numbered, i + 1))
if args.format == "html":
output_lines.append(f"</{tag}>")
output_lines.append("")
else:
# Paragraph mode under headings
if words_per_section:
# Generate paragraphs until word count reached
section_words = 0
while section_words < words_per_section:
para = generate_paragraph(args.sentences, use_opening=use_opening)
use_opening = False
section_words += len(para.split())
output_lines.append(format_output(para, args.format))
output_lines.append("")
else:
# Use paragraph count
paragraphs_per_section = max(1, args.paragraphs // num_headings)
for _ in range(paragraphs_per_section):
para = generate_paragraph(args.sentences, use_opening=use_opening)
use_opening = False
output_lines.append(format_output(para, args.format))
output_lines.append("")
# Plain word count mode (no structure)
elif args.words:
words_generated = 0
paragraphs = []
while words_generated < args.words:
para = generate_paragraph(args.sentences, use_opening=use_opening)
use_opening = False
paragraphs.append(para)
words_generated += len(para.split())
if args.continuous:
output_lines.append(" ".join(paragraphs))
else:
for para in paragraphs:
output_lines.append(format_output(para, args.format))
if args.format != "html":
output_lines.append("")
# Standard paragraph mode
else:
paragraphs = []
for _ in range(args.paragraphs):
para = generate_paragraph(args.sentences, use_opening=use_opening)
use_opening = False
paragraphs.append(para)
if args.continuous:
output_lines.append(" ".join(paragraphs))
else:
for para in paragraphs:
output_lines.append(format_output(para, args.format))
if args.format != "html":
output_lines.append("")
# Join and output
result = "\n".join(output_lines).strip()
# Truncate to exact character count if specified
if target_chars and len(result) > target_chars:
result = result[:target_chars].rstrip()
if args.output:
with open(args.output, "w") as f:
f.write(result)
print(f"Written to {args.output}")
else:
print(result)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
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SKILL.md
name description
lorem-ipsum
Generate lorem ipsum placeholder text. This skill should be used when users ask to generate lorem ipsum content, placeholder text, dummy text, or filler text. Supports various structures including plain paragraphs, headings with sections, lists, and continuous text. Output can be saved to a file or used directly as requested by the user.

Lorem Ipsum Generator

Overview

Generate lorem ipsum placeholder text using the bundled generator script. Always use the script to generate content rather than writing lorem ipsum directly.

Critical requirement: ALL text in the generated output must be lorem ipsum, including headings, bullet points, list items, table cells, and any other textual elements.

Generator Script

Use scripts/generate.py to produce lorem ipsum content. The script handles all text generation to ensure consistent, authentic lorem ipsum output.

Basic Usage

# Generate 3 paragraphs (default)
uv run scripts/generate.py

# Generate 5 paragraphs with 4 sentences each
uv run scripts/generate.py --paragraphs 5 --sentences 4

# Generate approximately 500 words
uv run scripts/generate.py --words 500

# Generate exactly 1000 characters
uv run scripts/generate.py --characters 1000

# Generate approximately 200 LLM tokens (~800 characters)
uv run scripts/generate.py --tokens 200

# Continuous text without paragraph breaks
uv run scripts/generate.py --paragraphs 4 --continuous

Structured Content

# 3 sections with headings and 2 paragraphs each
uv run scripts/generate.py --headings 3 --paragraphs 6

# 4 sections with bullet points (5 bullets each)
uv run scripts/generate.py --headings 4 --bullets 5

# Numbered lists instead of bullets
uv run scripts/generate.py --headings 3 --bullets 6 --numbered

# Realistic mixed document with 5 sections (varied content types)
uv run scripts/generate.py --mixed 5

The --mixed option generates realistic documents with varied structure per section:

  • Some sections have paragraphs only
  • Some have bullet or numbered lists
  • Some have subheadings (h3) with nested content
  • Some combine paragraphs with lists

Output Options

# Write to file
uv run scripts/generate.py --paragraphs 3 --output ~/Desktop/placeholder.txt

# HTML format
uv run scripts/generate.py --headings 2 --format html --output page.html

# Plain text (no markdown formatting)
uv run scripts/generate.py --format text

# Copy to clipboard
uv run scripts/generate.py --words 200 | pbcopy

All Options

Option Description
--paragraphs N Number of paragraphs (default: 3)
--sentences N Sentences per paragraph (default: 5)
--words N Approximate total word count
--characters N Exact character count (truncates to match)
--tokens N Estimated LLM token count (~4 chars/token)
--continuous Output without paragraph breaks
--headings N Number of sections with headings
--bullets N Bullet points per section
--numbered Use numbered lists instead of bullets
--mixed N Realistic document with N sections, varied content types
--output FILE Write to file instead of stdout
--format FORMAT Output format: text, markdown, html (default: markdown)

Workflow

  1. Interpret the user's request for length and structure
  2. Run scripts/generate.py with appropriate options
  3. If the user wants the output saved, use --output or redirect/pipe as needed
  4. If the user wants it in clipboard, pipe to pbcopy
  5. Display the result or confirm the file was written

Examples

"Generate 3 paragraphs of lorem ipsum"

uv run scripts/generate.py --paragraphs 3

"Create lorem ipsum with 3 headings and 2 paragraphs under each"

uv run scripts/generate.py --headings 3 --paragraphs 6

"Give me a document with bullet points"

uv run scripts/generate.py --headings 3 --bullets 5

"500 words of continuous lorem ipsum saved to ~/Desktop/placeholder.txt"

uv run scripts/generate.py --words 500 --continuous --output ~/Desktop/placeholder.txt

"Lorem ipsum with numbered lists in HTML format"

uv run scripts/generate.py --headings 4 --bullets 5 --numbered --format html

"Exactly 500 characters of lorem ipsum"

uv run scripts/generate.py --characters 500

"About 100 tokens worth of lorem ipsum with headings"

uv run scripts/generate.py --tokens 100 --headings 2

"A realistic document with mixed content"

uv run scripts/generate.py --mixed 5
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