Wisdom companion for Claude
The Prince
Study & explore Machiavelli's political treatise with AI
Turn Claude into your guide to The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli. Understand its big ideas, talk with Machiavelli in a voice drawn from the text, and put its lessons to work in your own life. The complete text is built in, so quotes come from the real book.
What you can do
Three modes in one companion. Just tell Claude which one you want.
Study mode
Clear explanations of the key ideas, passage by passage, with essay help and quiz questions.
Thinker mode
Talk with Machiavelli in a voice drawn from the text. Clearly labeled as a thoughtful reconstruction.
Apply It mode
Turn the ideas into practical questions and exercises for your own life and decisions.
The full text, built in
Quotes come from the real text, never invented.
Key ideas
Power and leadership, being feared versus loved and fortune and skill.
Historical context
Who wrote it, when and why, and how it shaped the ideas that followed.
Who it’s for
Readers discovering The Prince, students writing about it, and anyone interested in power and leadership.
What you download
One ZIP with the companion (the complete text of The Prince is built in) and an install guide with sample prompts.
How it works
No tech skills needed. It takes about two minutes.
- Unzip your download. Inside you’ll find the skill file and its own install guide with sample prompts.
- Add it to Claude. Open claude.ai, click Customize, then Skills. Click +, then Create skill, then Upload a skill. Pick the file and make sure its toggle is on.
- Try it. Start a new chat and paste the first sample prompt from your guide. Swap in your own details and go.
You’ll need: a Claude.ai account with Code execution turned on in Settings → Capabilities. Skills need this switch.
Questions
The things people ask most before they buy.
Do I need a paid Claude plan?
No. Skills work on every Claude plan, so you don’t need to upgrade. You just need Code execution turned on in Settings → Capabilities. On a Team or Enterprise plan, your admin turns it on.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. No tech skills needed. The companion comes with a step-by-step install guide and sample prompts, and you talk to Claude in plain English.
Is the whole text included?
Yes. The complete text of The Prince is built into the companion, so Claude quotes the real book and never makes up quotes.
Can I use it on my phone or tablet?
Yes. You add the skill once on claude.ai or in the Claude desktop app. After that it’s part of your Claude account and ready in your chats, including on your phone or tablet.
How do I get my files?
Your download is ready right after checkout, and the store emails you the link too.
Also in the Complete Library Bundle.
Get this companion plus 74 more companions in one download.
Questions about your order? Email support@thelilystudio.com.