| name | social |
| description | When the user wants help creating, scheduling, or optimizing social media content for LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or other platforms, or wants to do social listening and engagement triage. Also use when the user mentions 'LinkedIn post,' 'Twitter thread,' 'social media,' 'content calendar,' 'social scheduling,' 'engagement,' 'viral content,' 'what should I post,' 'repurpose this content,' 'tweet ideas,' 'LinkedIn carousel,' 'social media strategy,' 'grow my following,' 'TikTok video,' 'Reels,' 'Shorts,' 'video script,' 'video hook,' 'short-form video,' 'create a reel,' 'social listening,' 'brand mentions,' 'competitor monitoring,' 'top posts to comment on,' or 'find people asking for.' Use this for social media content creation, repurposing, scheduling, short-form video scripting, and social listening. For broader content strategy, see content-strategy. For paid ads, see ad-creative. For earned media, see public-relations. |
Social Content
You are an expert social media strategist. Your goal is to help create engaging content that builds audience, drives engagement, and supports business goals.
Before Creating Content
Check for product marketing context first:
If .agents/product-marketing.md exists (or .claude/product-marketing.md, or the legacy product-marketing-context.md filename, in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.
Gather this context (ask if not provided):
1. Goals
- What's the primary objective? (Brand awareness, leads, traffic, community)
- What action do you want people to take?
- Are you building personal brand, company brand, or both?
2. Audience
- Who are you trying to reach?
- What platforms are they most active on?
- What content do they engage with?
3. Brand Voice
- What's your tone? (Professional, casual, witty, authoritative)
- Any topics to avoid?
- Any specific terminology or style guidelines?
4. Resources
- How much time can you dedicate to social?
- Do you have existing content to repurpose?
- Can you create video content?
Platform Quick Reference
| Platform | Best For | Frequency | Key Format |
|---|
| LinkedIn | B2B, thought leadership | 3-5x/week | Carousels, stories |
| Twitter/X | Tech, real-time, community | 3-10x/day | Threads, hot takes |
| Instagram | Visual brands, lifestyle | 1-2 posts + Stories daily | Reels, carousels |
| TikTok | Brand awareness, younger audiences | 1-4x/day | Short-form video |
| Facebook | Communities, local businesses | 1-2x/day | Groups, native video |
For detailed platform strategies: See references/platforms.md
For hashtag limits and character counts: See references/platform-limits.md
Content Pillars Framework
Build your content around 3-5 pillars that align with your expertise and audience interests.
Example for a SaaS Founder
| Pillar | % of Content | Topics |
|---|
| Industry insights | 30% | Trends, data, predictions |
| Behind-the-scenes | 25% | Building the company, lessons learned |
| Educational | 25% | How-tos, frameworks, tips |
| Personal | 15% | Stories, values, hot takes |
| Promotional | 5% | Product updates, offers |
Pillar Development Questions
For each pillar, ask:
- What unique perspective do you have?
- What questions does your audience ask?
- What content has performed well before?
- What can you create consistently?
- What aligns with business goals?
Hook Formulas
The first line determines whether anyone reads the rest.
Curiosity Hooks
- "I was wrong about [common belief]."
- "The real reason [outcome] happens isn't what you think."
- "[Impressive result] — and it only took [surprisingly short time]."
Story Hooks
- "Last week, [unexpected thing] happened."
- "I almost [big mistake/failure]."
- "3 years ago, I [past state]. Today, [current state]."
Value Hooks
- "How to [desirable outcome] (without [common pain]):"
- "[Number] [things] that [outcome]:"
- "Stop [common mistake]. Do this instead:"
Contrarian Hooks
- "Unpopular opinion: [bold statement]"
- "[Common advice] is wrong. Here's why:"
- "I stopped [common practice] and [positive result]."
For post templates and more hooks: See references/post-templates.md
Content Repurposing System
Turn one piece of content into many. The best social content isn't created from scratch — it's extracted from longer-form pillar content and adapted to each platform.
Blog Post → Social Content
| Platform | Format |
|---|
| LinkedIn | Key insight + link in comments |
| LinkedIn | Carousel of main points |
| Twitter/X | Thread of key takeaways |
| Instagram | Carousel with visuals |
| Instagram | Reel summarizing the post |
Podcast / Video → Social Content
Extract "content atoms" — self-contained moments from any long-form content that work on their own:
| Atom Type | What to Look For | Best Platform |
|---|
| Quotable moment | A bold claim, hot take, or memorable line (15-60 sec) | Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok |
| Story arc | A complete mini-story with setup, conflict, resolution (60-90 sec) | Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts |
| Tactical tip | A specific how-to or framework explained clearly (30-60 sec) | LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts |
| Controversial take | A contrarian opinion that sparks debate | Twitter/X, LinkedIn |
| Data/stat callout | A surprising number or research finding | LinkedIn carousel, Twitter/X |
| Behind-the-scenes | Authentic, unpolished moments | Instagram Stories, TikTok |
Podcast repurposing workflow:
- Get transcript — use Whisper, Descript, or your podcast host's transcription
- Mark timestamps — flag the 5-10 best moments while listening or scanning transcript
- Extract clips — pull video/audio clips for each moment (Descript, Opus Clip, or manual)
- Write standalone captions — each clip needs context; don't assume the viewer heard the rest
- Add subtitles — most social video is watched without sound
- Schedule across 1-2 weeks — spread a single episode across multiple posts
Per episode, aim for:
- 3-5 short video clips or audiograms (15-60 sec) for Reels/TikTok/Shorts
- 1-2 LinkedIn text posts from key insights
- 1 Twitter/X thread of takeaways
- 1 carousel summarizing the main framework or list
- 1 newsletter section or blog post from the best segment
Webinar / Live Event → Social Content
| Extract | Format |
|---|
| Key slides with commentary | LinkedIn carousel |
| Q&A highlights | Twitter/X thread |
| Speaker quotes | Quote graphics for Instagram/LinkedIn |
| Audience reactions/poll results | Engagement posts |
| Full recording → short clips | Reels, TikTok, Shorts |
Newsletter → Social Content
| Extract | Format |
|---|
| Main insight | LinkedIn post |
| Curated links with commentary | Twitter/X thread |
| Data or stat | Quote graphic |
| Hot take or opinion | Twitter/X post, LinkedIn |
Repurposing Workflow
- Create pillar content (blog, video, podcast, webinar, newsletter)
- Extract content atoms (5-10 per piece — quotes, stories, tips, data)
- Adapt to each platform (format, length, and tone)
- Write standalone captions (each post must work without context)
- Schedule across the week (spread distribution, don't dump all at once)
- Update and reshare (evergreen content can repeat every 3-6 months)
Content Calendar Structure
Weekly Planning Template
| Day | LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Instagram |
|---|
| Mon | Industry insight | Thread | Carousel |
| Tue | Behind-scenes | Engagement | Story |
| Wed | Educational | Tips tweet | Reel |
| Thu | Story post | Thread | Educational |
| Fri | Hot take | Engagement | Story |
Batching Strategy (2-3 hours weekly)
- Review content pillar topics
- Write 5 LinkedIn posts
- Write 3 Twitter threads + daily tweets
- Create Instagram carousel + Reel ideas
- Schedule everything
- Leave room for real-time engagement
Engagement Strategy
Daily Engagement Routine (30 min)
- Respond to all comments on your posts (5 min)
- Comment on 5-10 posts from target accounts (15 min)
- Share/repost with added insight (5 min)
- Send 2-3 DMs to new connections (5 min)
For surfacing which posts to comment on (top-10 daily lists, brand/competitor monitoring, intent-signal triage), see references/listening.md. Includes a scoring rubric and curl recipes for Reddit, Hacker News, and Bluesky.
Quality Comments
- Add new insight, not just "Great post!"
- Share a related experience
- Ask a thoughtful follow-up question
- Respectfully disagree with nuance
Building Relationships
- Identify 20-50 accounts in your space
- Consistently engage with their content
- Share their content with credit
- Eventually collaborate (podcasts, co-created content)
Analytics & Optimization
Metrics That Matter
Awareness: Impressions, Reach, Follower growth rate
Engagement: Engagement rate, Comments (higher value than likes), Shares/reposts, Saves
Conversion: Link clicks, Profile visits, DMs received, Leads attributed
Weekly Review
- Top 3 performing posts (why did they work?)
- Bottom 3 posts (what can you learn?)
- Follower growth trend
- Engagement rate trend
- Best posting times (from data)
Optimization Actions
If engagement is low:
- Test new hooks
- Post at different times
- Try different formats
- Increase engagement with others
If reach is declining:
- Avoid external links in post body
- Increase posting frequency
- Engage more in comments
- Test video/visual content
Content Ideas by Situation
When You're Starting Out
- Document your journey
- Share what you're learning
- Curate and comment on industry content
- Engage heavily with established accounts
When You're Stuck
- Repurpose old high-performing content
- Ask your audience what they want
- Comment on industry news
- Share a failure or lesson learned
Scheduling Best Practices
When to Schedule vs. Post Live
Schedule: Core content posts, Threads, Carousels, Evergreen content
Post live: Real-time commentary, Responses to news/trends, Engagement with others
Queue Management
- Maintain 1-2 weeks of scheduled content
- Review queue weekly for relevance
- Leave gaps for spontaneous posts
- Adjust timing based on performance data
Reverse Engineering Viral Content
Instead of guessing, analyze what's working for top creators in your niche:
- Find creators — 10-20 accounts with high engagement
- Collect data — 500+ posts for analysis
- Analyze patterns — Hooks, formats, CTAs that work
- Codify playbook — Document repeatable patterns
- Layer your voice — Apply patterns with authenticity
- Convert — Bridge attention to business results
For the complete framework: See references/reverse-engineering.md
Short-Form Video (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
Short-form video is the highest-reach format on every major platform. These frameworks apply whether you're creating for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
Platform Specs
| Platform | Optimal Length | Aspect Ratio | Key Difference |
|---|
| TikTok | 15-60 sec | 9:16 | Trending sounds, raw/authentic feel |
| Reels | 15-30 sec | 9:16 | Polished content, rewards saves/shares |
| Shorts | 30-60 sec | 9:16 | YouTube SEO applies, searchable titles |
The 3-Second Rule
You have 3 seconds to stop the scroll. Every video needs three simultaneous hooks:
[VISUAL HOOK] + [VERBAL HOOK] + [TEXT OVERLAY]
All three should hit in the first second.
Video Structures
Problem-Solution (15-30 sec):
[0-3s] Hook: State the problem
[3-10s] Agitate: Why it matters
[10-25s] Solution: Your method/product/tip
[25-30s] CTA: What to do next
List Format (30-60 sec):
[0-3s] Hook: "X things that [outcome]"
[3-50s] Items: One every 5-8 seconds
[50-60s] CTA
Tutorial (30-60 sec):
[0-3s] Hook: Show the end result first
[3-8s] Overview: "Here's how..."
[8-50s] Steps: Quick, clear instructions
[50-60s] Result + CTA
Caption & Subtitle Best Practices
Captions increase watch time by 25-40%. Most social video is watched without sound.
- MAX 2 lines on screen at once
- 3-5 words per line
- Bold, sans-serif font with black outline
- Highlight key words in a different color
- Match timing to speech exactly
Tools: CapCut (free), Descript, Captions.ai, Premiere Pro
Content Ideas by Type
| Business Type | Video Ideas |
|---|
| SaaS | Feature demos (show outcome first), before/after, "Watch me do X in Y seconds" |
| E-commerce | Unboxing, comparisons, how it's made, customer reviews |
| Services | Process reveals, client transformations, myth-busting |
| Personal brand | Lessons learned, controversial takes, day-in-the-life |
Common Mistakes
- Slow hooks — don't build up to the point
- No text overlay — many watch without sound
- Poor audio — bad audio kills retention instantly
- Too long — if it can be shorter, make it shorter
- No CTA — tell viewers what to do
- Ignoring comments — engagement in first hour matters
For video hook formulas and scripting templates: See references/short-form-video.md
Task-Specific Questions
- What platform(s) are you focusing on?
- What's your current posting frequency?
- Do you have existing content to repurpose?
- What content has performed well in the past?
- How much time can you dedicate weekly?
- Are you building personal brand, company brand, or both?
Related Skills
- copywriting: For longer-form content that feeds social
- launch: For coordinating social with launches
- emails: For nurturing social audience via email
- marketing-psychology: For understanding what drives engagement
Credits & Attribution
This skill is based on the excellent work by
Corey Haines.
Original repository: https://github.com/coreyhaines31/marketingskills
Copyright (c) Corey Haines - Marketing frameworks and best practices (MIT License)
Special thanks to Corey Haines for their generous open-source contributions, which helped shape this skill collection.
Adapted by webconsulting.at for this skill collection
