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Microcopy That Reduces Friction
When to Use
Use this skill when writing or auditing the small text elements — button labels, error messages, helper text, empty states — that guide users through a product.
Core Rules
1. Write Microcopy in the User's Voice
Microcopy should sound like a helpful human, not a legal document. "Oops! That email is already taken — try signing in instead" is human. "Error: Duplicate record exists in database" is not. Match the tone to your users' expectations.
2. Be Specific in Empty States
An empty dashboard that says "No data yet" is a dead end. An empty state that says "Run your first test to see results here — it takes about 28 minutes" is a helpful prompt. Empty states are the highest-leverage microcopy opportunity in most products.
3. Reduce Commitment in CTA Copy
"Buy Now" implies irreversible commitment. "Start Free Trial" is lower commitment. "See How It Works" is even lower. Match CTA copy to the actual commitment level required. Overstating commitment kills conversion.
4. Use Confirmations to Reduce Anxiety
After a user completes an action, a specific confirmation reduces anxiety: "Got it! Your results will be ready in about 28 minutes. We'll email you when they're done." Generic "Success!" messages leave users uncertain about what just happened.
5. Prevent Errors With Helper Text
Helper text under form fields that explains expected format before users make an error is worth more than the best error message. "Use the same email you signed up with" prevents the wrong-email error before it happens.
Quick Reference
| Microcopy Location | Goal |
|---|---|
| CTA buttons | Reduce commitment anxiety |
| Form labels | Clarify expected input |
| Error messages | Explain and resolve |
| Empty states | Guide next action |
| Confirmation messages | Reduce post-action anxiety |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Writing microcopy that's technically accurate but tone-deaf to user frustration
- Using passive voice in error messages ("An error occurred") instead of active ("We couldn't save your changes — try again")
- Treating microcopy as an afterthought — it's often the highest-ROI copywriting on the page
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- 确保已安装 OpenClaw（本地或 Docker 部署）
- 在对话框中输入安装命令：
/install cro-microcopy - 安装完成后，直接呼叫该 Skill 的名称或使用
/cro-microcopy触发 - 根据 Skill 的参数说明提供必要输入，即可获得结构化输出
Cro Microcopy 是什么？
Craft clear, user-friendly microcopy for buttons, errors, confirmations, and empty states that guides users and reduces friction. 它是一个面向 Claude Code / OpenClaw 的 AI Agent Skill 插件，目前累计下载 109 次。
如何安装 Cro Microcopy？
在 OpenClaw 或 Claude Code 对话框中运行命令「/install cro-microcopy」即可一键安装，无需额外配置。
Cro Microcopy 是免费的吗？
是的，Cro Microcopy 完全免费，采用 MIT-0 许可证，可自由下载、安装和使用。
Cro Microcopy 支持哪些平台？
Cro Microcopy 跨平台运行，可在任意部署了 OpenClaw / Claude Code 的环境中使用（cross-platform）。
谁开发了 Cro Microcopy？
由 WellyXY（@wellyxy）开发并维护，当前版本 v1.0.0。