super-pencil

name	super-pencil
description	Use when using Pencil MCP - loads core workflow and dispatches to specialized skills as needed

Super Pencil

Overview

Master skill for using Pencil MCP. Load this first, then load specialized skills based on the task.

Loading Strategy

1. Load `super-pencil` (this skill) ← Always load first
       │
       ├─→ Normal editing? → Load `super-pencil-core`
       ├─→ Review design? → Load `super-pencil-antipatterns`
       ├─→ Path issues? → Load `super-pencil-path-debugging`
       └─→ Errors? → Load `super-pencil-troubleshooting`

Quick Reference

If you need...	Load this skill
Step-by-step workflow	super-pencil-core
Avoid mistakes before editing	super-pencil-antipatterns
Fix path rendering issues	super-pencil-path-debugging
Diagnose MCP errors	super-pencil-troubleshooting

Core Rules (Always Follow)

1. Load schema first → get_editor_state(include_schema=true)
2. Read nodes before editing → batch_get
3. Use placeholder → Set true during work, false when done
4. Small batches → Max 25 operations per batch_design
5. Screenshot after edits → Validate visually

When to Load Sub-Skills

super-pencil-core

Load when: Starting any Pencil editing task Provides: Complete 8-step workflow with code examples

super-pencil-antipatterns

Load when:

• Before complex edits
• Reviewing design decisions
• Want to avoid common mistakes

super-pencil-path-debugging

Load when:

• Path stroke in wrong position
• Strokes detached from anchors
• Need to fix path geometry

super-pencil-troubleshooting

Load when:

• MCP returns errors (null or vague)
• batch_design fails
• Edits do nothing
• Text disappears

Quick Start

1. Open file → open_document
2. Load schema → get_editor_state(include_schema=true)
3. Read nodes → batch_get
4. Set placeholder → U("frameId",{placeholder:true})
5. Edit → batch_design (max 25 ops)
6. Screenshot → get_screenshot
7. Debug if needed → Load related skill
8. Remove placeholder → U("frameId",{placeholder:false})

Related Skills

• super-pencil-core - Detailed workflow
• super-pencil-antipatterns - Common mistakes
• super-pencil-path-debugging - Path issues
• super-pencil-troubleshooting - Error diagnosis