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fountain-syntax

This skill provides complete Fountain screenplay format syntax reference. Covers title page, scene headings, action, character names, dialogue, transitions, notes, sections, and all special formatting elements. Use when: writing or editing .fountain files, validating screenplay format, converting between formats, or teaching Fountain syntax.

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Updated 1/14/2026
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quick start

Installation and usage

This skill provides complete Fountain screenplay format syntax reference. Covers title page, scene headings, action, character names, dialogue, transitions, notes, sections, and all special formatting elements. Use when: writing or editing .fountain files, validating screenplay format, converting between formats, or teaching Fountain syntax.

Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage

Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:

skills use fountain-syntax