Automated summary
Play the classic text adventure Zork I via dfrotz, with automatic save state and optional Obsidian integration for capturing learnings.
Strengths
- Persistent save state after every command
- Obsidian integration to sync transcripts and notes
- Simple commands and clear documentation
- Helps build understanding of text adventure parser conventions
Limitations
- Only supports Zork I (not the sequels)
- Requires dfrotz installed on the system
- No AI assistance beyond executing commands
When you want to take a break and play a classic text adventure with integrated note-taking.
When you need to focus on productive tasks, or if you're not a fan of text-based games.
Security analysis
SafeThe skill runs a local text adventure interpreter (dfrotz) via scripts that only interact with local files. No network activity, destructive commands, or sensitive data exposure.
No concerns found
How this analysis is madeExamples
/zork/zork go north/zork newname: zork description: Play Zork text adventure via dfrotz. Use /zork <command> to play (e.g., /zork go north), /zork for status, /zork new to restart, /zork setup to configure Obsidian sync. allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Edit
Zork Interactive Fiction Skill
Play the classic text adventure Zork I via dfrotz, with persistent save state and optional Obsidian integration for capturing learnings.
Quick Reference
| Command | What it does |
|---------|--------------|
| /zork look | Look around current room |
| /zork go north | Move north (or any direction) |
| /zork take lamp | Pick up an item |
| /zork inventory | Check what you're carrying |
| /zork | Show current status (look + inventory) |
| /zork new | Start a fresh game |
| /zork setup | Configure Obsidian vault for sync |
How to Play
Execute a single command:
bash scripts/play.sh "go north"
Check current status:
bash scripts/status.sh
Start a new game:
bash scripts/new.sh
Configure Obsidian sync:
bash scripts/setup.sh /path/to/your/vault
Game State
- Save file:
state/claude.sav.qzl- automatically saved after each command - Transcript: Append-only log of all commands and responses
- Learnings: Your observations about the game (update with /zork reflect)
Obsidian Integration
If configured, transcript and learnings sync to your Obsidian vault as:
Claude Plays Zork Transcript.mdClaude Plays Zork Learnings.md
Run bash scripts/setup.sh to see current config or set a vault path.
Tips
- Classic text adventure verbs:
look,examine,take,drop,open,close,go,inventory - Directions:
north,south,east,west,up,down,ne,nw,se,sw - You can abbreviate:
nfor north,ifor inventory,lfor look - Save happens automatically after each command
Purpose
This skill helps Claude build experiential intuition about text adventures and parser conventions, informing the design of AI companions in Emergent Quest.
From the file to a first result
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View the source and supporting filesThis download contains SKILL.md only. Any scripts, references, templates and dependencies are not included. Get the required files from the source, preserving their directory structure, before continuing.
1. Download the file
Download SKILL.mdFrom the root of a test project, save the file as .skill-downloads/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3/SKILL.md, or use the command below. This folder is for inspecting the skill before installation.
Command for macOS/Linux or WSL: requires a POSIX shell and curl. On Windows without WSL, use the download button and create the folder manually.
mkdir -p '.skill-downloads/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3' && curl --fail --show-error --location 'https://skills-guides.com/api/skills/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3/download' --output '.skill-downloads/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3/SKILL.md.part' && mv '.skill-downloads/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3/SKILL.md.part' '.skill-downloads/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3/SKILL.md'2. Check prerequisites
Read SKILL.md before using it. If it references scripts or external services, inspect them and prepare the required access in your test environment.
Tools declared by the author (check availability in your agent): Bash, Read, Edit
Original excerpt: Quick Reference
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/zork look | Look around current room |
/zork go north | Move north (or any direction) |
/zork take lamp | Pick up an item |
/zork inventory | Check what you're carrying |
/zork | Show current status (look + inventory) |
/zork new | Start a fresh game |
/zork setup | Configure Obsidian vault for sync |
The platforms on this page are catalog indications. The paths below follow tool documentation; they do not prove this skill has been run in those tools. No minimum tool version is confirmed for this listing.
3. Load the skill
After inspection, copy the complete folder into your project using one of the commands below, then open a new tool session. The command stops if a folder with the same name already exists: compare the files before replacing it.
Claude Code
test -f '.skill-downloads/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3/SKILL.md' && test -s '.skill-downloads/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3/SKILL.md' && mkdir -p '.claude/skills' && test ! -e '.claude/skills/zork' && cp -R '.skill-downloads/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3' '.claude/skills/zork'OpenSkills
OpenSkills must already be installed. The local install/read procedure is checked with OpenSkills 1.5.0, which requires Node.js ≥ 20.6.0. Catalog slugs are not resolved automatically.
Official OpenSkills installationopenskills install './.skill-downloads/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3'openskills read 'zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3'Reading should display the installed file content and its base directory. It does not run the skill or install its dependencies.
For an agent that reads AGENTS.md, then sync the index. This command changes AGENTS.md: review the diff before using it.
openskills syncManual method or another tool: attach SKILL.md to a conversation, or open it in an agent that can read files. Include any required supporting resources. No universal folder is recognized by every tool.
4. Try a first task
Use a short, synthetic input: an API endpoint, a small document or an interface brief. In a new conversation, attach the file or give the agent its path, then adapt this request:
Read .skill-downloads/zork-player-interactive-text-adventure-mmh8qqd3/SKILL.md and apply its instructions to this example: [describe a test input]. Identify any missing files, dependencies or access. Produce the result requested by the skill without inventing data or running unreviewed scripts.Expected result: output matching the skill instructions, or a precise list of missing prerequisites. A read confirmation alone does not validate a first use. If an external resource is unavailable, that path remains untested.
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