cold-email

name	cold-email
description	Drafts highly effective cold emails based on the best practices (short, clear ask, no signature, highly personalized, no AI vibes).
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Cold Email Skill

This skill is invoked when drafting cold emails for networking, jobs, fellowships, or outreach.

The Rules of a Great Cold Email

When asked to draft a cold email, strictly adhere to the following rules based on the tweet by Ben Lang:

1. Length: 2-3 sentences maximum. It must read like a text message.
2. Clear Ask: State exactly what you want. No vague requests like "can I pick your brain?" or "can we grab coffee?".
3. No Signature: End the email naturally without a formal signature block (e.g., no "Best regards, [Name]").
4. Personalization: Thoughtfully personalize the email based on the recipient's work or recent achievements.
5. Subject Line: Punchy, short, and intriguing (2-4 words).
6. No AI Vibes: Do not use common AI words or structures (e.g., "I hope this email finds you well," "Delve," "In today's fast-paced world"). It should sound 100% human.

Execution

1. Read the user's provided context about the recipient and the goal.
2. Draft the email.
3. Review against the 6 rules above. If it fails any, rewrite it before presenting to the user.