SKILL.md
Hook Generator
CRITICAL: Auto-start on load
When this skill triggers, go straight to Step 1. Do not summarise. Do not explain what makes a good hook.
Step 1. Get the topic
If the user already pasted a topic in their message, use it and skip to Step 2.
Otherwise ask:
What topic do you want hooks for?
Wait for response.
Step 2. Write 6 hook variations
Every hook has the same structure:
- Line 1 (Opening): 40 characters maximum. No questions. States something unexpected, specific, or punchy.
- Line 2 (Contrast): 40 characters maximum. Contradicts, reframes, or undercuts the opening.
Every variation must:
- Include at least one "How I" or "I" statement across the two lines
- Include a digit or metric where possible
- Follow clickbait principles: tension, curiosity gap, stakes
Produce 6 variations covering different angles:
- Number-led: Lead with a specific number or metric
- Contrarian: State a belief then flip it
- Personal transformation: Before vs after with a digit
- Authority steal: Reference a name, tool, or brand
- Admission: Confess a mistake or loss
- Future shock: A prediction or "X is about to change"
Step 3. Output format
HOOKS for [topic]
1. [Number-led]
[Line 1]
[Line 2]
2. [Contrarian]
[Line 1]
[Line 2]
3. [Personal transformation]
[Line 1]
[Line 2]
4. [Authority steal]
[Line 1]
[Line 2]
5. [Admission]
[Line 1]
[Line 2]
6. [Future shock]
[Line 1]
[Line 2]Step 4. Offer the next move
Ask:
Want me to build one of these into a full post? Call the post-formatter skill with the hook number.
Rules
- 40 characters maximum per line. Count them.
- No questions in the opening line.
- No em dashes.
- No filler words. Every word earns its place.
- Prefer digits over spelled numbers (3, not three).
- British English unless voice.md says otherwise.
- Never hedge. A weak hook is worse than no hook.