| name | developer-newsletter |
| description | When the user wants to create, write, or improve a newsletter for developer audiences. Trigger phrases include "newsletter," "email marketing," "developer email," "weekly digest," "dev newsletter," "email subscribers," "newsletter growth," or "email list." |
| risk | unknown |
| source | https://github.com/jonathimer/devmarketing-skills/tree/main/skills/developer-newsletter |
| source_repo | jonathimer/devmarketing-skills |
| source_type | community |
| date_added | 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| license | MIT |
| license_source | https://github.com/jonathimer/devmarketing-skills/blob/main/LICENSE |
Developer Newsletter
When to Use
Use this skill when you need when the user wants to create, write, or improve a newsletter for developer audiences. Trigger phrases include "newsletter," "email marketing," "developer email," "weekly digest," "dev newsletter," "email subscribers," "newsletter growth," or "email list.".
This skill helps you build and write newsletters that developers actually open, read, and look forward to receiving. Covers content strategy, writing, growth, and deliverability.
Before You Start
Load your audience context first. Read .agents/developer-audience-context.md to understand:
- Who you're writing for (role, seniority, tech stack)
- What content resonates (problems, interests)
- Where else they consume content (to avoid duplicate effort)
- Voice & tone (how casual/technical)
If the context file doesn't exist, run the developer-audience-context skill first.
Newsletter Strategy
Define Your Newsletter Type
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|
| Product updates | Changelog, new features, tips | Vercel's updates |
| Curated links | Best content from around the web | TLDR, Bytes |
| Original content | Your own articles, tutorials | Cassidy Williams |
| Community digest | What happened in your community | Dev community roundups |
| Educational series | Teaching a topic over time | Course-style newsletters |
Best practice: Pick ONE primary type. You can mix in others, but have a clear identity.
Frequency Matrix
| Frequency | Best For | Risk |
|---|
| Daily | Curated links, news | Fatigue, hard to maintain |
| Weekly | Most newsletters | Sweet spot for most |
| Bi-weekly | Original content heavy | Can lose momentum |
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