Skill File

---
name: essay-writer
description: Generate well-structured essays on any topic using AI Pass text completion API.
version: 1.0.0
---

# Essay Writer Skill

Generate essays using AI text completion.

## Requirements
- AI Pass API key (create at https://aipass.one/panel/developer.html)
- Set as environment variable: `$AIPASS_API_KEY`

## Usage

### Generate Essay (curl)
```bash
curl -s -X POST https://aipass.one/apikey/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIPASS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gpt-5-mini",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "system", "content": "Write a well-structured academic essay with introduction, body paragraphs with clear arguments, and conclusion."},
      {"role": "user", "content": "The impact of artificial intelligence on modern education"}
    ]
  }'
```

Response: `r.choices[0].message.content` — complete essay text.

### With Custom Parameters
```bash
curl -s -X POST https://aipass.one/apikey/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIPASS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gpt-5-mini",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "system", "content": "Write a 500-word persuasive essay. Use strong arguments with evidence. Formal tone."},
      {"role": "user", "content": "Why renewable energy should replace fossil fuels"}
    ]
  }'
```

### Python
```python
import requests, os

def write_essay(topic, style="academic", length="500 words"):
    r = requests.post(
        "https://aipass.one/apikey/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={
            "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIPASS_API_KEY']}",
            "Content-Type": "application/json"
        },
        json={
            "model": "gpt-5-mini",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": f"Write a well-structured {style} essay, approximately {length}. Include introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion."},
                {"role": "user", "content": topic}
            ]
        }
    )
    return r.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

print(write_essay("The future of space exploration"))
```

## Notes
- Model: `gpt-5-mini` (fast, high quality text generation)
- $1 free credit on signup at https://aipass.one
- Create API key at https://aipass.one/panel/developer.html

## Related
- App: https://aipass.one/apps/essay-writer
- User guide: https://aipass.one/blog/ai-essay-writer-online
- Dev tutorial: https://aipass.one/blog/build-ai-essay-writer