Research a prospect first, then draft personalized outreach. Uses web research by default and can be enhanced with enrichment/CRM/email connectors. Trigger with "draft outreach to [person/company]", "write cold email", or "reach out to [name]".
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Research a prospect first, then draft personalized outreach. Uses web research by default and can be enhanced with enrichment/CRM/email connectors. Trigger with "draft outreach to [person/company]", "write cold email", or "reach out to [name]".
Draft Outreach
Research first, then draft. This skill never produces generic outreach.
Required Execution Sequence
Research the person/company first.
Identify one strong personalization hook.
Draft concise outreach with a clear CTA.
Offer follow-up sequence.
Connectors (Optional)
Connector
What It Adds
Enrichment
Verified email/phone and deeper background
CRM
Prior relationship history
Email
Create draft in mailbox directly
Research Rules
Always include at least one concrete signal (news, hiring, post, initiative).
If no strong signal exists, be explicit and use role-based relevance.
Do not fabricate personalization.
Email Rules
Plain text only (no markdown markers in body).
Keep under 120 words for cold outreach unless user requests longer.
One CTA only.
Subject line under 50 characters.
Output Template
# Outreach Draft: [Name] @ [Company]## Research Summary- Target: [Role and company]
- Hook: [Specific signal]
- Goal: [Desired next action]
## Email Draft
To: [Email or note if unknown]
Subject: [Subject]
[Body text]
## Subject Alternatives1. [Option]
2. [Option]
## LinkedIn Alternative
[Connection request + follow-up]
