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How to use the Seedance English Prompt Vocabulary agent skill
Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data
The seedance-vocab-en skill is a set of instructions that teaches an AI agent to rewrite or draft English text prompts for the Seedance 2.0 AI video generator using specific production language. It is aimed at creators, marketers and designers who already have an English prompt and want a tighter, more reviewable version. After this guide you will know what the skill does, how to install it, how to ask for it in plain language, and what it cannot do.
Seedance English Prompt VocabularyEmily2040/seedance-2.0 · MIT Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download the ZIP. Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it to get the seedance-vocab-en folder.
- 2Place the folder. Copy it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or into a project's .claude/skills/ folder for one project.
- 3Or upload in the apps. In the Claude apps, open Settings, go to Capabilities, and upload the skill under Skills.
- 4Check companion files. Confirm the referenced files such as directors-read, anti-slop-lexicon, filter-vocab, the English vocabulary and seedance-filter are present.
- 5Paste your draft. Share your existing English prompt and say it is for Seedance 2.0 and needs clearer wording.
- 6Review the changes. Read the change notes, confirm dialogue and reference tags are unchanged, and accept or reject any content suggestions.
What an agent skill is and what this one does
An agent skill is a folder containing a SKILL.md file of instructions that an AI agent loads when a task matches its description. This skill is triggered when an English Seedance 2.0 prompt needs clearer production wording, less generic prose, or precise vocabulary for camera, lighting, motion, VFX, audio and constraints.
In practice the agent replaces vague words such as cinematic or epic with specific terms, for example a slow push-in, soft backlight or quiet room tone. It keeps your dialogue, reference tags and chosen settings intact and explains what it changed. The skill only produces text; it does not generate video.
Install the skill from the ZIP
Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it. To make the skill available to Claude Code for all your projects, place the seedance-vocab-en folder in ~/.claude/skills/. To keep it only for one project, place it in that project's .claude/skills/ folder.
If you use the Claude apps instead, open Settings, go to Capabilities, and upload the skill under Skills.
- Personal install: ~/.claude/skills/
- Project install: .claude/skills/ inside your project
- Claude apps: Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Trigger the skill with a natural request
You do not need a special command. Describe what you want in ordinary words and say the prompt is in English. The skill is meant for prompts you already have, so paste the draft and say what feels vague or generic.
Because the skill makes a visible edit rather than inventing a new idea, ask for an editing pass when your concept is already set.
- Tighten this English Seedance prompt so the camera and light are specific. Keep my dialogue and the @Image1 reference exactly as written.
- Replace the vague words in this prompt with production terms, and tell me what you changed.
- This is a product clip. Give me precise camera and lighting wording for it, without changing the scene.
Read the output and the change notes
The agent returns the English prompt with reference tags unchanged, plus a brief explanation of material edits. Check that your dialogue is word for word and that every reference tag still matches your real assets.
If the agent suggests a change to the content itself, such as a different action or setting, it should flag that separately as an offer for you to accept or reject, not as part of the wording fix.
Handle blocked prompts
If a prompt was blocked, the skill directs the agent to the separate seedance-filter skill for context and boundary review. A rewrite is not guaranteed to pass moderation, and the skill does not invent harmless intent or claim a trigger word has been identified.
Use this skill for clearer wording, not as a way around content rules.
Know the requirements and safety notes
You need a Seedance 2.0 account or tool to generate the actual video. The skill references companion files, including directors-read, anti-slop-lexicon, filter-vocab, English vocabulary and the seedance-filter skill. Make sure these are present for full behaviour.
The skill runs no scripts and uses no network access. It only changes text, so it cannot control output resolution or dimensions; state any resolution target in your request and check the output in the generator.
- Runs scripts: no
- Uses network: no
- Licence: MIT
What people use it for
- Turning a vague scene description into one with a specific camera move and light source.
- Writing precise lighting and camera wording for a product or brand clip.
- Adding a clear audio cue, such as one spoken line with no music until after it.
- Adding constraints such as keeping a logo, label or shape unchanged while only motion changes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the seedance-vocab-en skill?
Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it. Place the seedance-vocab-en folder in ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or in a project's .claude/skills/ folder for one project. In the Claude apps, you can instead upload it under Settings, Capabilities, Skills.
Is the seedance-vocab-en skill free?
The skill is licensed under MIT, as stated on this page. Check the licence file in the repository for the full terms. Using it does not require a Seedance 2.0 subscription, but you still need a Seedance 2.0 account or tool to generate video.
Does this skill work with non-English prompts?
No. The skill is written for English prompt wording, and its files say English is not shown to be moderated differently from other languages. Use it only when you write your prompt in English.
Will rewriting my prompt stop it from being blocked?
No. The skill states that wording changes are not guaranteed to pass moderation and must not disguise prohibited intent. For a blocked prompt, it routes you to the seedance-filter skill for context and boundary review.
Can this skill set my video resolution or dimensions?
No. Prompt wording alone cannot control output resolution or dimensions. Set any resolution target in your generator where supported, and check the output yourself.
Does the skill need scripts or internet access?
No. The skill runs no scripts and uses no network. It only produces text, but its companion files must be present for full behaviour.
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Our verdict
This skill suits creators, marketers and designers who already have an English Seedance 2.0 prompt and want specific, reviewable camera, light, motion and sound wording with dialogue and reference tags preserved. It is not suited to non-English prompts, to anyone hoping wording will bypass moderation, or to anyone needing guaranteed resolution, so for those you should look elsewhere or work directly in the generator.
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