Script Writing

Generate a naturalistic, multi-character radio show script directly via the LLM. The script features host Paul taking calls from people around the world, with advanced audio tags.

Embedded Script

python3 skills/script-writing/scripts/generate_script.py --workspace ./workspace --style debate

Arguments

Styles

Examples

# HN discussion with opposing views, applying context
python3 skills/script-writing/scripts/generate_script.py \
  --workspace ./workspace --style debate --context "make it sound like a late night show"

# Panel discussion about a GitHub repo with context notes
python3 skills/script-writing/scripts/generate_script.py \
  --workspace ./workspace --style roundtable --context "emphasize the performance improvements"

# Interview with an expert about a paper
python3 skills/script-writing/scripts/generate_script.py \
  --workspace ./workspace --style interview

# Explain a new technology
python3 skills/script-writing/scripts/generate_script.py \
  --workspace ./workspace --style explainer

What it does

1. Reads all research from {workspace}/data/research/*.md.
2. Builds a system prompt with the base format rules + style-specific caller/structure instructions.
3. Calls Gemini via the Interactions API (client.interactions.create()).
4. Saves the script to {workspace}/data/script.md.

Dependencies

• google-genai (>= 2.0.0)

Output

• Script File: {workspace}/data/script.md
• Format: Plain text, each line starting with Speaker: dialogue

Cast

Script Format Rules

• Every line: SpeakerName: [audio tag] Dialogue text
• Must include audio tags in square brackets (e.g., [sighs], [excitedly]).
• Callers should sound amateurish (include "uh", "like", natural pauses).
• Short punchy sentences — spoken word, not prose.
• ~450-500 words total (~3 minutes when spoken).