d8bf96569c
Add agents/personas/ directory with: - README.md — what personas are, how to use them, comparison with agents - TEMPLATE.md — format specification for creating new personas - startup-cto.md — technical co-founder persona (engineering + strategy) - growth-marketer.md — bootstrapped growth persona (marketing + analytics) - solo-founder.md — all-in-one indie hacker persona (cross-domain) Each persona includes: - Identity & mindset (personality-driven, not just skill list) - Curated skill loadouts (primary + secondary) - Multi-step workflows for common tasks - Handoff rules for cross-persona collaboration - Anti-patterns to avoid Complements existing agents/ structure — personas for role embodiment, agents for focused task execution.
Persona-Based Agents
Pre-configured agent personas with curated skill loadouts, workflows, and communication styles.
What's a Persona?
A persona is an agent definition that goes beyond "use these skills." It includes:
- Identity — who this agent is, how they think, what they prioritize
- Skills — pre-loaded skill set for their domain
- Workflows — step-by-step processes for common tasks
- Communication — how they talk, what they emphasize, what they avoid
- Handoffs — when they escalate and to whom
How to Use
Claude Code
cp agents/personas/startup-cto.md ~/.claude/agents/
# Then: "Activate startup-cto mode"
Cursor
./scripts/convert.sh --tool cursor
# Personas convert to .cursor/rules/*.mdc
Any Tool
./scripts/install.sh --tool <your-tool>
Available Personas
| Persona | Domain | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| startup-cto | Engineering + Strategy | Technical co-founders, first CTOs, architecture decisions |
| growth-marketer | Marketing + Growth | Bootstrapped founders, indie hackers, content-led growth |
| solo-founder | Full Stack | One-person startups, side projects, MVP building |
Personas vs Agents
Agents (agents/) |
Personas (agents/personas/) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Task execution | Role embodiment |
| Skills | Domain-specific | Cross-domain curated set |
| Voice | Neutral/professional | Personality-driven |
| Workflows | Single-domain | Multi-step, cross-skill |
| Use case | "Do this task" | "Think like this person" |
Both coexist. Use agents for focused tasks, personas for ongoing collaboration.
Creating Your Own
See the persona template for the format specification.