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attention-please

Play an alert sound and speak "Project NAME needs your attention." Use at the end of a run or whenever Codex needs user input or confirmation; derive the project name from the git remote (origin) with fallback to the repo folder or an override.

4starsUpdated 2/25/2026

Security Assessment

Safe(100/100)
Security Score100/100

About attention-please

The 'attention-please' skill is designed to provide a clear and audible alert to indicate when a project requires the user's attention. It plays a short sound and announces a message, ensuring that the user is aware of the need for their focus or confirmation. This is particularly useful in collaborative environments where timely input from the user is required, and it is also used to maintain clarity after completing tasks, prompting for user engagement. The skill is highly flexible, working with any repository without being tied to specific software or platform constraints.

FAQ

When should I use the attention-please skill?

The skill should be used at the end of every response or whenever user input or confirmation is required. It serves as a prompt for the user to pay attention to the current project.

Can I override the project name for the attention alert?

Yes, you can override the project name by setting the ATTENTION_PLEASE_PROJECT variable. If not set, the skill will attempt to derive the project name from the git remote or repo folder name.

Is the skill compatible with all repositories?

Yes, the attention-please skill is repo-agnostic and can be used in any repository, as it resolves the project name using the git remote or folder name.

Can I disable the sound or speech in the alert?

Yes, you can disable the sound by setting the ATTENTION_PLEASE_NO_SOUND=1 variable, and you can disable speech with ATTENTION_PLEASE_NO_SAY=1.

How can I change the voice or speaking rate of the alert?

You can change the voice by setting the ATTENTION_PLEASE_SAY_VOICE variable, and adjust the speaking rate with ATTENTION_PLEASE_SAY_RATE.

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Install attention-please

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill