algorithmic-art

Name: algorithmic-art
Author: Anthropic

Create original algorithmic art in p5.js with seeded randomness and interactive controls.

Source

GitHub

Updated

2026-07-15

// securityCaution

Prompt only, no code
Open source

Summary

This skill appears to be an open-source prompt-only skill with no required secrets, no declared remote endpoints, and no evident local execution or data exfiltration capability, so overall risk is low. The main caveat is that its README contains strong behavioral steering and prompt-injection-like wording, which may affect output style and quality control but does not by itself constitute a clear system-level security red flag.

CredentialsLow risk

The materials explicitly state that no keys or environment variables are required. There is no indication of API keys, tokens, or sensitive local credentials being requested, so there is no meaningful credential collection, storage, or abuse surface.

Network egressLow risk

The materials declare no remote endpoint host, and the system flags it as prompt-only. There is no stated behavior involving sending user content to third-party services, telemetry endpoints, or unknown domains, so network egress risk is low.

Code executionLow risk

As a prompt-only skill, the materials do not show any ability to spawn local processes, execute scripts, install dependencies, or call system commands. The README mentions generating .md/.html/.js content, but that is an output objective rather than actual code execution.

Data accessLow risk

There is no declared access to local files, databases, clipboard, browser, or other resources, and no extra permissions are requested. The documentation mentions output file types, but it does not demonstrate real filesystem access or overbroad authorization.

Supply chainCaution

The source is an open-source GitHub repository under anthropics/skills, and the code/prompt content is auditable, which materially lowers risk. However, adoption is listed as 0 stars, maintenance status is unknown, the license is unspecified, and the README contains strongly directive/prompt-injection-style wording, so a manual review of content boundaries is advisable before production use.

Recommendations

Treat it as a creative prompt template rather than a trusted execution component, and review the prompt content manually before enabling it.
If used in production, restrict it to generating draft text/code only and avoid automatic file writes or execution of generated output.
Override its strongly directive wording with your own system instructions so it does not unduly shape global behavior.
Verify the repository license and maintenance status before adoption; if needed, pin a version and mirror it internally.

Audited by: gpt-5.4 · 2026-06-17

// install

Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners

Please install the "algorithmic-art" skill from askskill:
1. Download https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anthropics/skills/main/skills/algorithmic-art/SKILL.md
2. Save it as ~/.claude/skills/algorithmic-art/SKILL.md
3. Reload skills and tell me it's ready

// download

Download SKILL.mdInstall manifest ↗

// docs

Algorithmic philosophies are computational aesthetic movements that are then expressed through code. Output .md files (philosophy), .html files (interactive viewer), and .js files (generative algorithms).

This happens in two steps:

Algorithmic Philosophy Creation (.md file)
Express by creating p5.js generative art (.html + .js files)

First, undertake this task:

ALGORITHMIC PHILOSOPHY CREATION

To begin, create an ALGORITHMIC PHILOSOPHY (not static images or templates) that will be interpreted through:

Computational processes, emergent behavior, mathematical beauty
Seeded randomness, noise fields, organic systems
Particles, flows, fields, forces
Parametric variation and controlled chaos

THE CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING

What is received: Some subtle input or instructions by the user to take into account, but use as a foundation; it should not constrain creative freedom.
What is created: An algorithmic philosophy/generative aesthetic movement.
What happens next: The same version receives the philosophy and EXPRESSES IT IN CODE - creating p5.js sketches that are 90% algorithmic generation, 10% essential parameters.

Consider this approach:

Write a manifesto for a generative art movement
The next phase involves writing the algorithm that brings it to life

The philosophy must emphasize: Algorithmic expression. Emergent behavior. Computational beauty. Seeded variation.

HOW TO GENERATE AN ALGORITHMIC PHILOSOPHY

Name the movement (1-2 words): "Organic Turbulence" / "Quantum Harmonics" / "Emergent Stillness"

Articulate the philosophy (4-6 paragraphs - concise but complete):

To capture the ALGORITHMIC essence, express how this philosophy manifests through:

Computational processes and mathematical relationships?
Noise functions and randomness patterns?
Particle behaviors and field dynamics?
Temporal evolution and system states?
Parametric variation and emergent complexity?

CRITICAL GUIDELINES:

Avoid redundancy: Each algorithmic aspect should be mentioned once. Avoid repeating concepts about noise theory, particle dynamics, or mathematical principles unless adding new depth.
Emphasize craftsmanship REPEATEDLY: The philosophy MUST stress multiple times that the final algorithm should appear as though it took countless hours to develop, was refined with care, and comes from someone at the absolute top of their field. This framing is essential - repeat phrases like "meticulously crafted algorithm," "the product of deep computational expertise," "painstaking optimization," "master-level implementation."
Leave creative space: Be specific about the algorithmic direction, but concise enough that the next Claude has room to make interpretive implementation choices at an extremely high level of craftsmanship.

The philosophy must guide the next version to express ideas ALGORITHMICALLY, not through static images. Beauty lives in the process, not the final frame.

PHILOSOPHY EXAMPLES

"Organic Turbulence" Philosophy: Chaos constrained by natural law, order emerging from disorder. Algorithmic expression: Flow fields driven by layered Perlin noise. Thousands of particles following vector forces, their trails accumulating into organic density maps. Multiple noise octaves create turbulent regions and calm zones. Color emerges from velocity and density - fast particles burn bright, slow ones fade to shadow. The algorithm runs until equilibrium - a meticulously tuned balance where every parameter was refined through countless iterations by a master of computational aesthetics.

"Quantum Harmonics" Philosophy: Discrete entities exhibiting wave-like interference patterns.

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