Social calendar skill

Comprehensive Brand Social Media Skill

Triggers:

• /social-calendar [BrandName] [Month Year] — build monthly content calendar
• /social-audit [BrandName] — audit brand's social channels
• /competitor-audit [BrandName] — competitor intelligence + gap analysis
• /social-suite [BrandName] [Month Year] — run all three modes end to end
• "create social media calendar", "build the calendar", "audit my social media", "analyse my competitors", "do a full social media analysis"

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Overview

This skill is a complete social media intelligence and content production system. It operates in three modes — run individually or combined:

Mode	Command	What it does
A — Calendar	/social-calendar	Research → narrative brief → full monthly content calendar for selected platforms
B — Audit	/social-audit	Analyses brand's own social channels, scores performance, outputs recommendations
C — Competitor Intel	/competitor-audit	Studies competitor channels, builds comparison matrix, identifies gaps and whitespace
Full Suite	/social-suite	Runs B + C first, uses findings to inform A — the most comprehensive output

The only mandatory pause in any mode is after the narrative brief in Mode A (Phase 4). Everything else runs sequentially without asking for confirmation.

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Step 0 — Mode Selection and Brand Context

0a: Identify the Mode

If the user's message is ambiguous (e.g. just "help with social media"), ask:

"What would you like to do?

1. Build a monthly content calendar
2. Audit our existing social channels
3. Analyse competitors and find content gaps
4. All of the above (full suite — recommended)"

0b: Gather Brand Context

Extract from the user's message or ask for anything missing:

BRAND_NAME      = [brand name, e.g. "Stripe"]
BRAND_URL       = [primary website URL — required for all modes]
TARGET_MONTH    = [Month Year — required for Mode A only, e.g. "June 2026"]
ICP_HINT        = [optional — who they sell to, e.g. "CTOs at mid-market SaaS"]
COMPETITORS     = [list of competitor names/URLs — required for Mode C; discover if not provided]
OUTPUT_DIR      = [save path — default: ~/Documents/[BRAND_NAME]/social/]

0c: Channel Selection (Mode A — Calendar)

Ask the user which platforms they want content for:

"Which platforms do you want content for this month? Select all that apply:

1. LinkedIn
2. X (Twitter)
3. Instagram (Feed + Reels)
4. Instagram Stories
5. Facebook
6. TikTok
7. YouTube Shorts
8. YouTube (Long-form)
9. Threads
10. Pinterest
11. Reddit (community engagement)
12. All major platforms (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)"

Store as: ACTIVE_CHANNELS = [list of selected platforms]

If the user says "all" or doesn't specify, default to: LinkedIn, X, Instagram (Feed + Reels), Facebook, TikTok, YouTube Shorts.

For Mode B and C, discover which channels the brand is active on automatically (Phase B1 / C1).

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PLATFORM PROFILES

This section is the canonical reference for all content decisions. Every caption, script, hook, and format must follow the rules for its platform. Content is not platform-native if it's just a shorter or longer version of the same sentence.

LinkedIn

What it is: Professional network. Primary B2B content platform. High-intent audience — people are in a work mindset.

Audience: Decision-makers, practitioners, industry professionals. Skews 25–54.

What performs:

• Bold data-led hooks (first line is everything — only first 2 lines visible before "see more")
• Carousel documents (native PDF format — high saves and shares)
• Short-form video (under 60 sec, captions on, no sound required)
• Provocative opinions / contrarian takes
• Founder/executive personal posts (far higher reach than company pages)
• Behind-the-scenes / team culture content

What doesn't perform:

• Generic promotional content ("We're excited to announce...")
• Long unbroken paragraphs
• Stock photography
• External links in the post body (put links in comments — the algorithm suppresses them)

Caption rules:

• Static: max 3 lines before "see more". First line = hook. Second = context. Third = CTA or question.
• Carousel: max 2 lines + "Swipe →" or similar.
• Video: 1–2 lines + what the video is about.
• Hashtags: 2–3, placed at the very end. Use specific ones (#DevSecOps not #Tech).
• Never put URLs in the post body. Always in first comment.

Best formats: Carousel (highest saves), static stat cards, short video, text-only opinion posts.

Optimal posting: 3–5x per week. Tue–Thu, 8–10am and 12–2pm local.

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X (Twitter)

What it is: Real-time conversation platform. Audience skews technical, opinionated, media-forward. Organic reach is declining but engagement from the right accounts drives outsized distribution.

Audience: Journalists, developers, founders, investors, power users. High signal-to-noise when done right.

What performs:

• Very short, punchy takes (1–2 sentences)
• Threads that teach something (numbered lists as connected tweets)
• Contrarian opinions with receipts
• Genuine reactions to breaking news / industry moments
• Quote-tweeting with a strong take
• Polls
• Images with bold text overlay (no caption needed — the image IS the content)

What doesn't perform:

• Long blocks of text in a single tweet
• Too many hashtags (0–1 is ideal for reach; branded hashtags only for campaigns)
• Automated cross-posts from LinkedIn (tone is completely different)
• Formal brand-speak

Caption rules:

• Max 280 characters (hard limit).
• Aim for under 200 characters — leave room for quote-tweeting.
• Hashtags: 0–1. Only if genuinely trending or campaign-specific.
• End with a question or provocative statement to drive replies.
• For threads: first tweet = standalone hook. Each subsequent tweet = one idea.

Best formats: Short text takes, threads, images with text, video clips (first 3 sec matters).

Optimal posting: 1–3x per day. Weekdays, 9am–12pm and 5–7pm.

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Instagram Feed

What it is: Visual-first platform. Discovery via Explore and hashtags. Community via comments and DMs.

Audience: Broad consumer and prosumer. B2B brands can work here if the visual output is high quality.

What performs:

• High-quality visuals (dark/minimal or bold/colourful — consistency matters more than style)
• Carousel posts (algorithm pushes them because they increase dwell time)
• Behind-the-scenes / authentic content
• Data visualisations as carousels
• Relatable content (memes, workplace humour for B2B)
• Strong first frame on carousels — must compel the swipe

What doesn't perform:

• Low-quality images
• Too much text on a static image
• Pure product photography without context
• Inconsistent visual style

Caption rules:

• Max 2 lines visible before "more". First line = hook.
• Hashtags: 5–8, placed on a new line below the caption (or in the first comment for cleaner look).
• Use a mix of niche (#DevSecOps 50K), mid-size (#CyberSecurity 2M), and broad (#Tech 100M).
• Alt text: always fill it in (accessibility + SEO).

Best formats: Carousel (highest reach), strong static images, Reels.

Optimal posting: 4–7x per week (feed). Daily for Stories.

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Instagram Reels

What it is: Short-form video tab. Highest organic reach on the platform. Algorithm serves Reels to non-followers aggressively.

Audience: Broader than feed — Reels reach new audiences who don't follow the account.

What performs:

• Hook in first 1–3 seconds (text on screen, bold statement, or surprising visual)
• Trending audio (boosts algorithmic distribution)
• Text-on-screen captions (most watched without sound)
• Under 30 seconds performs better for most brands
• Educational content that delivers value fast ("3 things your team doesn't know about X")
• B-roll with voiceover is fine — doesn't need to be face-to-camera

What doesn't perform:

• Slow intros (any brand logo or "Hi guys" opening)
• Repurposed horizontal video
• Low-quality audio (if doing voiceover)
• Not using text overlays (most views are sound-off)

Caption rules:

• More relaxed than feed. Can be slightly longer (2–3 lines).
• Hashtags: 3–5, in caption or first comment.
• Include a CTA: "Save this", "Share with your team", "Comment X if you want the full list".

Best formats: Text-on-screen + voiceover, B-roll montage with VO, talking head with captions.

Optimal posting: 4–7x per week. Evenings and weekends perform well.

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Instagram Stories

What it is: Ephemeral 24-hour content. Shown only to followers. High intimacy, low pressure.

Audience: Existing community — people who already follow the account.

What performs:

• Interactive stickers (polls, questions, quizzes, sliders)
• Behind-the-scenes
• Countdown timers (product launches, events)
• Reposts of feed content with a "new post" sticker
• Link stickers (now available to all accounts)
• Quick polls ("Hot take: X or Y?")
• Q&A sessions

What doesn't perform:

• Static promotional graphics with no interactivity
• Stories that are clearly an afterthought
• Text-heavy slides

Content rules:

• Each story frame = one idea. Max 7 frames per story series before drop-off.
• Always use at least one interactive element.
• Link stickers: use for every story that references external content.
• Produce 3–5 Stories per day (separate from feed).
• Stories content should feel more spontaneous than feed content.

Format notes: 9:16 vertical (1080×1920px). Text in the safe zone (middle 60% of screen — top and bottom may be cut by UI).

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Facebook

What it is: Largest platform by MAU globally. Organic reach for brand pages is very low (1–5%), but paid amplification is highly effective. Also important for community (Groups) and events.

Audience: Skews older than other platforms (35–65). High use in international markets. Strong for B2C brands and local businesses.

What performs:

• Native video (Facebook prioritises video that keeps people on platform)
• Long-form posts when storytelling (Facebook's audience reads more than X's)
• Events and local content
• Facebook Groups engagement
• Shared articles (with strong comment hooks)
• Facebook-native polls

What doesn't perform:

• Short punchy posts that work on X (too terse for Facebook's audience)
• Excessive external links (deprioritised in feed)
• Purely promotional content without narrative

Caption rules:

• Can be longer than other platforms — 3–5 sentences is fine.
• Conversational, slightly warmer tone than LinkedIn.
• Questions at the end drive comments.
• Hashtags: 1–2 max (Facebook hashtags have minimal SEO value).
• Emojis: fine to use sparingly, more than LinkedIn.

Best formats: Native video, long-form storytelling posts, event posts, Group content.

Optimal posting: 1–2x per day. Weekdays 1–4pm.

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TikTok

What it is: Short-form video-first platform with the most powerful discovery algorithm of any social network. A video can reach millions of non-followers. The algorithm rewards watch time, completion rate, and saves — not follower count.

Audience: Skews 18–34 but expanding to 35–54. Highly engaged. B2B brands are growing fast here — the "TikTok for business" audience is real.

What performs:

• Hook in the FIRST 1–2 SECONDS — text on screen or a bold opening visual
• Native TikTok formats: POV, "I tried X so you don't have to", "Things nobody tells you about X", "Day in the life of a [role]", "What it's actually like to [experience]"
• Trending sounds + original audio
• Creator-style authentic feel (not polished corporate video)
• Stitches and Duets (engaging with other creators' content)
• Educational content that moves fast ("3 facts in 30 seconds")
• Voiceover-style explanation over text cards
• Jump-cut editing (cut every 1–2 seconds to maintain attention)

What doesn't perform:

• Horizontal video (never)
• Slow intros
• Heavily produced corporate-feel content
• Repurposed LinkedIn videos (wrong energy entirely)
• Long setup before getting to the point

Caption rules:

• 1–2 lines max. The video IS the content — the caption is a supplement.
• 3–5 hashtags: 1 broad (#Marketing), 1 niche (#B2BSaaS), 1 trending (check weekly).
• Often ends with a question to drive comments.
• Strong CTA: "Follow for more", "Comment if you want part 2", "Save this for your next meeting".

Script rules (TikTok-specific):

• ON-SCREEN TEXT must appear within the first 1 second (not 3 seconds like other formats)
• First spoken word must be at second 0 — no silent intros
• Format hook: "Here's what [X] actually means for [ICP role]..." or "Nobody in [industry] talks about this, but..."
• Optimal length: 15–45 seconds (sweet spot for B2B)
• Trending audio: note where to add trending sound (Claude will indicate the scene — user/editor selects actual trending audio at time of production)
• Duet/Stitch potential: flag if a competitor or industry post would be a good Stitch candidate

Best formats: Text-on-screen + VO, creator-style explainer, B-roll with VO, reaction/commentary.

Optimal posting: 1–4x per day (higher frequency than other platforms). Any time — algorithm matters more than posting time.

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YouTube Shorts

What it is: YouTube's short-form vertical video format (<60 seconds). Shown in the Shorts feed and also discoverable via search. The SEO element is stronger than TikTok — YouTube Shorts can rank in Google Search.

Audience: Broader age range than TikTok. High intent (people search for things). Strong for tutorial and educational content.

What performs:

• Educational explainers
• "Quick tip" format
• Repurposed long-form highlights
• Step-by-step "how to" content
• Strong hook in first 3 seconds
• Visuals that loop well (the video replays automatically)

What doesn't perform:

• Content without a clear payoff
• Slow intros
• Horizontal video
• Content that only makes sense in context of a longer video without that context provided

Content rules:

• Title is critical for searchability — include the keyword people would search for.
• Description: first 2 lines visible in feed. Include target keyword and CTA.
• Unlike TikTok, YouTube Shorts benefits from a SEO-optimised title (not just a hook).
• If related to a long-form video on the channel, include a link in description.

Script rules:

• Same structure as regular video scripts but faster paced.
• First 3 seconds = hook text on screen + VO simultaneously.
• Aim for a conclusion or "payoff" at the 45-second mark, leaving time for CTA.

Optimal posting: 2–5x per week. Consistency matters more than frequency here.

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YouTube Long-Form

What it is: The world's second-largest search engine. Long-form video content that ranks in both YouTube and Google Search. High trust, high intent, long shelf life.

Audience: Research-mode audience. Willing to invest 5–20 minutes for depth. Strong for tutorial, case study, interview, and documentary-style content.

What performs:

• Tutorial / how-to content (evergreen)
• Case studies and customer stories
• Expert interviews and panel discussions
• Thought leadership series
• Product walkthroughs
• Industry analysis and commentary

What doesn't perform:

• Poorly structured content with no chapters
• Bad audio (this is the single biggest drop-off driver)
• Videos without a compelling thumbnail
• Titles that don't match search intent

Content spec (for each YouTube long-form video):

• Title: SEO-optimised. Include primary keyword. Under 60 characters. Pattern: "[What they'll learn] | [Context]"
• Thumbnail brief: What should appear — person, text overlay, brand element. High contrast. Single focal point.
• Description: Lines 1–2 visible in search. Include hook + keyword. Full description below fold: what's covered, chapters, links, CTA.
• Chapters: Always include timestamps. Format: 0:00 Intro, 1:30 [Topic 1], etc.
• Tags: 5–10 keyword tags.
• End screen: What CTA should appear — subscribe, watch next, visit website.
• Cards: Where to place mid-video cards pointing to related content.

Optimal posting: 1–2x per week (consistency over volume).

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Threads

What it is: Meta's text-based platform (launched 2023). Most brand-safe of the Twitter alternatives. Casual, conversational, discovery-oriented. Cross-posts easily from Instagram.

Audience: Instagram's existing users (so skews similar to IG). Early-adopter brands are getting outsized reach now while competition is low.

What performs:

• Opinions and hot takes (more casual than LinkedIn)
• Questions that spark conversation
• Behind-the-scenes and authentic moments
• Short threads (3–5 connected posts)
• Reposts with commentary
• Genuine humour (brands that are too corporate don't work here)

What doesn't perform:

• Formal press-release tone
• Heavy promotional content
• Too many posts (algorithm still establishing itself)

Caption rules:

• Conversational, first-person tone.
• No established hashtag culture — skip hashtags for now.
• 2–4 lines max for a single post.
• For threads: each post = one idea. Keep each under 3 lines.

Optimal posting: 2–4x per week. Building slowly is fine — the platform is still maturing.

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Pinterest

What it is: A visual search engine, not a social network. People use Pinterest to plan and discover — they're in a high-intent, aspirational mindset. SEO matters far more than social strategy here.

Audience: Skews female, 25–45 globally. Strong for lifestyle, home, food, fashion, wedding, travel. Growing B2B presence for infographics, marketing tips, design inspiration, and tools.

What performs:

• Vertical images (2:3 ratio — 1000×1500px ideal)
• Infographics and data visualisations
• Step-by-step process content ("How to X in 5 steps")
• Listicles as visual assets
• Product inspiration (not just product shots — lifestyle context)
• Bold text overlay with minimal background

What doesn't perform:

• Horizontal images
• Images without text overlay (hard to understand out of context)
• Content without a keyword-rich description
• Pinning without board strategy

Content spec:

• Pin title: 60–100 characters. Include the primary keyword naturally.
• Pin description: 100–300 characters. Keyword-rich. What the content is, who it's for, what they'll learn or find.
• Board: Which board this pin belongs to (each board = a category/topic).
• Link: Every pin should link somewhere — blog post, product page, landing page.

Optimal posting: 5–15 pins per day (Pinterest rewards volume unlike other platforms). Use scheduling tools.

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Reddit

What it is: Community-based discussion platform. Extremely high-quality audience with near-zero tolerance for promotional content. The highest-trust community engagement channel available to brands — if done right.

Audience: Highly specific per subreddit. Generally skews male, 25–40, technically literate. Will immediately call out inauthenticity.

What performs:

• Genuine value-first posts that contribute to the community's conversation
• Data, research, and original findings (communities love original data)
• Honest questions from practitioners
• AMAs (Ask Me Anything) from credible experts
• Sharing genuinely useful resources without asking for anything in return
• Commenting on existing threads with expertise, not promotion

What doesn't perform:

• Anything that sounds like marketing copy
• Posts that mention the brand prominently
• Self-promotion without genuine value added
• Cross-posting the same content across multiple subreddits simultaneously

Content rules:

• Reddit is a community engagement channel, not a publishing channel.
• Never post promotional content as a top-level post.
• Brand mention: only if directly relevant and only in comments, never in the post title.
• Write like a practitioner who happens to work at the brand — not a marketer.
• Identify the right subreddit per post (each post belongs to one specific community).
• For AMAs: plan in advance, get subreddit mod approval, prepare 10–15 pre-answered questions.

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MODE A — Monthly Calendar Build

Phase 1 — Study the Brand

WebFetch BRAND_URL (homepage) and up to 5 sub-pages — prioritise: product, solutions, platform, pricing, about.

Extract and store as BRAND_PROFILE:

Core identity:

• USPs — what makes this brand genuinely different
• Product/service pillars — main categories of what they offer
• Key terminology — specific phrases, coined terms, product names the brand owns
• ICP — who they sell to, pain points addressed, job titles in copy

Tone of voice:

• Register: assertive / technical / empathetic / conversational / executive-facing
• What they avoid: hype / jargon / overly salesy language
• Distinctive voice patterns

Social presence (study each platform in ACTIVE_CHANNELS):

For each active platform, WebFetch the profile and study the last 10–15 posts. Document:

• Follower/subscriber count
• Posting frequency
• Content formats in use
• Hook style and opening patterns
• Caption length and structure
• Hashtag strategy
• Engagement pattern (relative to following — high/medium/low)
• What's performing (high engagement)
• What's not (low engagement, ignored formats)
• Visual consistency and brand aesthetic
• Whether content is truly platform-native or cross-posted from another channel

Store observations per platform within BRAND_PROFILE.

Phase 2 — Extract Keywords and Research Targets

From BRAND_PROFILE, extract and store as RESEARCH_KEYWORDS:

• Primary keywords (3–5): the brand's core product/category terms
• Pain point keywords (3–5): problems the brand solves, in the ICP's own language
• Competitor keywords (3–5): named competitors and alternative approaches
• ICP role keywords (3–5): job titles and personas the brand targets

If ICP_HINT was provided, use it to refine extraction.

Phase 3 — Community Research (Last 30 Days)

Run /last30days with a 4-query plan:

Query	Focus
Query 1	Top 3–4 primary keywords
Query 2	Pain point keywords — what the ICP is actively struggling with
Query 3	Category/industry trends — what's shifting in their space this month
Query 4	Competitor brand mentions — sentiment, claims, community reactions

Supplement with WebSearch for:

• Platform-specific trending content in each ACTIVE_CHANNEL this month
• Industry news relevant to the ICP in TARGET_MONTH
• Trending formats and sounds on TikTok/Reels if those channels are active
• Any viral content in the brand's category this month

Store as: RESEARCH_OUTPUT

Phase 4 — Narrative Brief (APPROVAL GATE)

Synthesize BRAND_PROFILE + RESEARCH_OUTPUT into:

# [BRAND_NAME] — [TARGET_MONTH] Social Media Narrative Brief

## What the Community Is Talking About
[3–5 bullet points — most discussed topics, with platform source cited]

## Key Pain Points and Blockers Surfaced
[3–5 specific frustrations from real posts/threads — cite subreddit or platform]

## Landscape Signals
[What's trending, what competitors are doing, what the ICP is worried about]

## How [BRAND_NAME] Addresses This
[For each pain point — one sentence on how the brand responds]

## Recommended Monthly Narrative
[1–2 sentence theme that runs through all content this month]

## Narrative Pillars (3–4 content themes)
1. [Pillar name] — [one line]
2. [Pillar name] — [one line]
3. [Pillar name] — [one line]
4. [Pillar name] — [one line]

## Tone of Voice for This Month
[Specific guidance — assertive? data-led? empathetic? provocative? why?]

## Platform Strategy Notes
[Any platform-specific angle or opportunity this month — e.g. "TikTok: the [trending sound] is relevant to Pillar 2"]

## Suggested Content Mix
[By platform and format — e.g. "LinkedIn: 60% carousel, 40% static | TikTok: daily short-form, mix of POV and explainer"]

PAUSE HERE. Present the brief and ask for approval before proceeding.

Phase 5 — Build the Full Calendar

Only run after narrative brief is approved.

5a: Post Structure

Create content for each ACTIVE_CHANNEL based on the approved brief.

Base volume: 20 social posts + 4 video reels per month (one video per week). Scale per platform as follows:

Platform	Monthly volume guidance
LinkedIn	20 posts (5/week)
X	25–30 posts (6–7/week, includes thread openers)
Instagram Feed	12–16 posts (3–4/week)
Instagram Reels	8–12 Reels (2–3/week)
Instagram Stories	Daily (5–7 frames/day — plan themes not individual frames)
Facebook	12–16 posts (3–4/week)
TikTok	20–30 videos (daily or near-daily)
YouTube Shorts	8–12 Shorts (2–3/week)
YouTube Long-form	2–4 videos (1/week or bi-weekly)
Threads	10–15 posts (3–4/week)
Pinterest	20–40 pins (5–10/week, can repurpose from other channels)
Reddit	4–8 posts (1–2/week, value-first)

For the Excel calendar, organise content by week, with each row = one piece of content on one platform. Group by week, then by platform within each week.

5b: Post Data Structure

For each content piece, define all applicable fields:

{
  "num": int,
  "week": int,                 # 1–4
  "pillar": str,               # narrative pillar
  "date": str,                 # "Mon 1 Jun"
  "platform": str,             # which platform this piece is for
  "topic": str,                # what this post is about
  "format": str,               # format specific to that platform (see Platform Profiles)
  "hook": str,                 # scroll-stopping opening — never starts with brand name
  "post_copy": str,            # creative copy — what goes ON the image/slide/screen
  "carousel_slides": str,      # slide-by-slide content if carousel (LinkedIn, IG)
  "video_script": str,         # production script if video/reel/Short
  "tiktok_script": str,        # TikTok-specific script (distinct format — see TikTok rules)
  "youtube_spec": str,         # YouTube-specific: title, thumbnail brief, description, chapters
  "stories_plan": str,         # Instagram/Facebook Stories frame plan
  "pinterest_spec": str,       # Pinterest: pin title, description, board, link target
  "visual": str,               # visual direction brief for the designer
  "meme_concept": str,         # meme format + panel descriptions (if applicable)
  "caption": str,              # platform-native caption (written per platform's rules above)
  "hashtags": str,             # hashtags for platforms that use them
  "cta": str,                  # specific CTA for this post
  "reddit_sub": str,           # target subreddit (Reddit posts only)
  "trending_audio_note": str,  # TikTok/Reels: note where trending audio should go
  "best_time": str,            # optimal posting time for this platform
}

5c: Content Rules

Universal rules (apply to every piece, every platform):

1. Hooks never start with "We", "Our", or the brand name.
2. Every piece of content must make the ICP feel seen before the brand appears.
3. Week 1 = plant the problem. Week 2 = insight. Week 3 = proof. Week 4 = authority + action.
4. Never use: "leverage", "synergy", "excited to announce", "game-changing", "seamless", "robust".
5. Each post must have one clear idea. One hook. One CTA. No trying to do multiple things.

Platform-native rules (apply per platform):

• Follow every rule defined in the Platform Profiles section above.
• If content for a platform is just a shorter version of another platform's content, rewrite it — it's not platform-native.
• TikTok scripts must feel like TikTok. LinkedIn carousels must feel like LinkedIn. They are different products for different audience mindsets.

Meme concept rules: Use meme formats where they would amplify the message:

Post type	Best format
Ironic stat or data gap	Gru's Plan, This is Fine dog
Before/after contrast	Drake Pointing, Distracted Boyfriend
Challenging market assumption	Change My Mind, Always Has Been
Impossible choice	Two Buttons
Perception vs reality	Anakin / Padme
Escalating insight	Expanding Brain
Single impossible-sounding task	One Does Not Simply

Each meme_concept must include: FORMAT name, panel-by-panel description, Caption line, STYLE notes.

TikTok-specific script rules:

• ON-SCREEN TEXT must appear at second 0 (not 3, not 5 — zero)
• First spoken word at second 0 — no silent intros
• Format hook: "Nobody in [industry] talks about this, but..." / "Here's what [X] actually means for [role]..." / "POV: you're a [ICP role] and..."
• Mark where trending audio should be added (editor decides actual track at production time)
• Flag Duet/Stitch opportunities where relevant
• Every TikTok script ends with a comment bait line: "Comment [word] if you want the full breakdown"

Video script rules (non-TikTok):

DURATION: ~[N] sec
FORMAT: [e.g. Text-on-screen + AI voiceover / Talking head / B-roll + VO]
STYLE: [visual aesthetic]
TONE: [tone guidance]
MUSIC: [music direction]

[0:00–0:XX] SECTION
VISUAL: [what's on screen]
ON-SCREEN: [text overlays]
VO: [voiceover]

Story arc: Hook (0–7s) → Problem (7–25s) → Reframe (25–40s) → Answer (40–52s) → CTA (52–60s).

YouTube long-form spec format:

TITLE: [SEO-optimised, under 60 chars, includes keyword]
THUMBNAIL BRIEF: [what appears — person, text overlay, brand element, contrast notes]
DESCRIPTION LINE 1: [hook + keyword — visible in search]
DESCRIPTION LINE 2: [what they'll learn / why to watch]
CHAPTERS:
  0:00 Introduction
  [1:30] [Chapter 1 name]
  [N:NN] [Chapter N name]
TAGS: [keyword1, keyword2, keyword3, keyword4, keyword5]
END SCREEN CTA: [subscribe / watch next video / visit website]
CARDS: [timestamps where to place mid-video cards + what they point to]

5d: Generate and Run the Python Build Script

Write build_calendar.py tailored to ACTIVE_CHANNELS. The script:

1. Defines all content data as a list of dicts (per structure above)
2. Uses openpyxl to generate a styled Excel workbook
3. Creates sheets dynamically based on ACTIVE_CHANNELS:
   • Overview — narrative summary, platform breakdown, legend
   • Full Calendar — all posts across all platforms
   • [Platform] Sheet — one sheet per ACTIVE_CHANNEL with that platform's content in full
   • Videos — all video/reel scripts in wide-format
   • Week 1–4 — content per week across all platforms
4. Columns shown vary by platform — LinkedIn posts show carousel slide column, TikTok posts show TikTok script column, YouTube posts show the full YouTube spec column
5. Applies colour coding by platform (each platform gets a distinct colour)
6. Saves to: OUTPUT_DIR/[MONTH-YEAR]-[BRAND_NAME]-Social-Calendar.xlsx

Run:

PYTHONUTF8=1 python3 build_calendar.py

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MODE B — Social Media Audit

Trigger: /social-audit [BrandName] or "audit my social media"

This mode produces a comprehensive audit report of the brand's existing social channels. It works from publicly available data (post performance signals, profile completeness, content patterns) and outputs a scored, actionable report.

Phase B1 — Channel Discovery

If ACTIVE_CHANNELS is not specified, discover which platforms the brand is on:

1. WebSearch: [BRAND_NAME] site:linkedin.com/company
2. WebSearch: [BRAND_NAME] site:x.com OR twitter.com
3. WebSearch: [BRAND_NAME] site:instagram.com
4. WebSearch: [BRAND_NAME] site:tiktok.com
5. WebSearch: [BRAND_NAME] site:youtube.com
6. WebSearch: [BRAND_NAME] site:facebook.com
7. WebSearch: [BRAND_NAME] site:pinterest.com
8. WebSearch: [BRAND_NAME] site:threads.net

For each platform found, WebFetch the profile. Store as: DISCOVERED_CHANNELS = [list with URLs]

Present the list to the user and confirm: "I found [Brand Name] on [platforms]. Shall I audit all of these?"

Phase B2 — Per-Platform Audit

For each channel in DISCOVERED_CHANNELS, assess:

Profile Completeness (score /10):

• Profile photo / logo: present and high quality? (2pts)
• Header / banner: present, on-brand, updated? (2pts)
• Bio / description: clear, includes keywords, includes CTA or link? (3pts)
• Contact info / website link: present and correct? (1pt)
• Pinned post / highlight: effectively used? (2pts)

Content Performance Assessment (study last 20–30 posts):

• Posting frequency: actual vs recommended for this platform
• Content mix: breakdown of formats (static / carousel / video / text / stories)
• Engagement rate: estimate from visible likes + comments relative to follower count
  • Excellent: >5% | Good: 2–5% | Average: 0.5–2% | Poor: <0.5%
• Best performing content: top 3 posts by engagement — what do they have in common?
• Worst performing content: bottom 3 by engagement — what patterns emerge?
• Hook quality: are first lines/frames strong? Rate: Strong / Weak / Absent
• CTA usage: are posts asking for something? Rate: Consistent / Occasional / Never
• Hashtag strategy: present? relevant? over/under-used?
• Visual consistency: consistent brand aesthetic? Rate: Strong / Moderate / Inconsistent
• Brand voice: consistent with the brand's tone? Rate: Consistent / Varies / Off-brand
• Cross-posting: is this platform getting original content or copy-paste from another? Rate: Original / Mixed / Cross-posted

Audience Signals:

• Follower count (note if growing, flat, or declining based on visible signals)
• Comment quality: are comments substantive or just emojis?
• Response rate: does the brand reply to comments?
• Community engagement: does the brand engage with others' content?

Phase B3 — Audit Report Output

Generate a structured audit report:

# [BRAND_NAME] — Social Media Audit Report
Audit Date: [date]
Channels Audited: [list]

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## Executive Summary

**Overall Social Health Score: [X/100]**

[3–5 sentence summary of the brand's overall social media health — what's working,
what's broken, and the #1 priority to fix]

**Top 3 Wins:**
1. [Specific thing that's working well]
2. [Specific thing that's working well]
3. [Specific thing that's working well]

**Top 3 Critical Issues:**
1. [Specific thing that needs fixing, with impact]
2. [Specific thing that needs fixing, with impact]
3. [Specific thing that needs fixing, with impact]

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## Platform-by-Platform Audit

### [Platform Name] — Score: [X/100]

**Profile Health:** [X/10]
[Bullet list of what's complete / missing / needs updating]

**Content Performance:**
- Posting frequency: [X/week] vs recommended [Y/week]
- Content mix: [% by format]
- Estimated engagement rate: [%] — [Excellent / Good / Average / Poor]
- Hook quality: [Strong / Weak / Absent]
- CTA usage: [Consistent / Occasional / Never]
- Visual consistency: [Strong / Moderate / Inconsistent]
- Original vs cross-posted: [%/%]

**Best Performing Content Patterns:**
[What the top 3 posts have in common — format, topic, tone, hook style]

**What's Not Working:**
[What the lowest-engagement posts have in common]

**Platform-Specific Observations:**
[Anything unique to this platform's audit — e.g. "LinkedIn posts are burying the hook in line 3"
or "TikTok videos have no on-screen text — most views are sound-off"]

**Recommendations for [Platform]:**
1. [Priority 1 — specific, actionable, measurable]
2. [Priority 2]
3. [Priority 3]

[Repeat for each platform audited]

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## Cross-Platform Analysis

**Brand Voice Consistency:** [Consistent / Varies / Fragmented]
[Observation on whether the brand sounds the same across platforms]

**Visual Consistency:** [Strong / Moderate / Inconsistent]
[Observation on whether the brand looks the same across platforms]

**Content Repurposing:** [Strategic / Ad hoc / None]
[Is the brand smartly adapting content or just copy-pasting?]

**Platform Prioritisation:** [Assessment of whether effort matches platform opportunity]

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## Priority Action Plan

| Priority | Action | Platform | Expected Impact | Effort |
|----------|--------|----------|-----------------|--------|
| 1 | [Action] | [Platform] | [Impact] | Low/Med/High |
| 2 | [Action] | [Platform] | [Impact] | Low/Med/High |
| 3 | [Action] | [Platform] | [Impact] | Low/Med/High |
| 4 | [Action] | [Platform] | [Impact] | Low/Med/High |
| 5 | [Action] | [Platform] | [Impact] | Low/Med/High |

Save the audit report to: OUTPUT_DIR/[BRAND_NAME]-Social-Audit-[DATE].md

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MODE C — Competitor Intelligence and Gap Analysis

Trigger: /competitor-audit [BrandName] or "analyse my competitors"

This mode studies competitor social channels, builds a comparison matrix, and identifies content gaps and whitespace opportunities the brand can own.

Phase C1 — Competitor Discovery

If COMPETITORS list is not provided, discover them:

1. WebSearch: [BRAND_NAME] competitors alternatives [year]
2. WebSearch: best [brand's product category] tools [year]
3. WebSearch: [BRAND_NAME] vs [category] comparison
4. Check G2, Capterra, or relevant comparison sites for the category

From results, identify 3–6 direct competitors. Present the list to the user for confirmation before proceeding.

Store as: COMPETITOR_LIST = [name, website, social handles per platform]

Phase C2 — Competitor Channel Analysis

For each competitor in COMPETITOR_LIST, for each relevant platform:

WebFetch their social profiles and study the last 20–30 posts. For each, document:

• Follower count and estimated growth trajectory
• Posting frequency
• Primary content formats
• Top-performing content (topics, formats, hooks)
• Tone and brand voice
• Hashtag strategy
• Engagement rate estimate
• Notable campaigns or content series
• What they're NOT doing (gaps in their strategy)
• Any viral moments or breakout content in the last 30 days

Store as: COMPETITOR_PROFILES = {competitor_name: {platform: data}}

Phase C3 — Gap Analysis

Compare BRAND_PROFILE + audit data (if Mode B was run) against COMPETITOR_PROFILES to identify:

Content angle gaps:

• Topics the ICP cares about that nobody is covering
• Questions the community is asking that no brand is answering
• Pain points surfaced in research (from RESEARCH_OUTPUT if available) that competitors are ignoring

Format gaps:

• Formats nobody in the space is using (e.g. no one is doing LinkedIn carousels, or no one is on TikTok)
• Format experiments that are working for adjacent categories but haven't been adopted here

Tone gaps:

• Is everyone too corporate? Is there room for a more human voice?
• Is everyone too casual? Is there room for a more authoritative, data-led tone?
• Is anyone doing humour? Memes? Educational content?

Platform gaps:

• Platforms the brand is absent from that competitors are growing on
• Platforms competitors are absent from that the brand could own early

Engagement gaps:

• Are competitors responding to comments? (If not, the brand can win on community)
• Are competitors engaging in Reddit / communities? (If not, whitespace opportunity)

Narrative gaps:

• Is there a story nobody is telling in the space?
• Is there a category position nobody is owning?

Phase C4 — Competitive Intelligence Report

Generate:

# [BRAND_NAME] — Competitor Intelligence Report
Date: [date]
Competitors Analysed: [list]

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## Executive Summary

[3–5 sentences on the competitive social media landscape — who's winning, why,
and where the biggest opportunity for the brand lies]

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## Competitor Comparison Matrix

### LinkedIn
| Metric | [Brand] | [Comp A] | [Comp B] | [Comp C] |
|--------|---------|----------|----------|----------|
| Followers | | | | |
| Posts/week | | | | |
| Est. engagement rate | | | | |
| Primary format | | | | |
| Tone | | | | |
| Top content topics | | | | |
| Hashtag strategy | | | | |

[Repeat matrix for each platform where 2+ competitors are active]

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## What's Working for Competitors

### [Competitor A]
**Platform:** [Platform] | **Format:** [Format] | **Why it works:** [Observation]
[Specific example of their best-performing content type and why it resonates]

### [Competitor B]
[Same structure]

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## What's Not Working for Competitors

[Common failures or missed opportunities across multiple competitors]
- [Observation 1 — e.g. "All competitors have weak hooks — first line is always the brand name"]
- [Observation 2]
- [Observation 3]

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## Whitespace Opportunities

### High-Impact Gaps (own these first)

1. **[Gap name]**
   - What it is: [Description]
   - Why nobody is doing it: [Reason]
   - How to own it: [Specific approach]
   - Platforms: [Where to execute]
   - Effort: Low / Medium / High

2. **[Gap name]**
   [Same structure]

### Medium-Impact Gaps (build toward these)

[2–3 more opportunities, lower urgency]

### Emerging Opportunities (monitor these)

[1–2 signals that aren't proven yet but worth watching]

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## Recommended Competitive Positioning

**Content positioning:** [How the brand should position its content vs competitors]
**Tone positioning:** [The voice the brand should own that nobody else has]
**Platform positioning:** [Which platforms to prioritise and why]
**Format positioning:** [The formats the brand should lead with]

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## 30-Day Competitive Action Plan

| Week | Action | Platform | Goal |
|------|--------|----------|------|
| Week 1 | [Action] | [Platform] | [Goal] |
| Week 2 | [Action] | [Platform] | [Goal] |
| Week 3 | [Action] | [Platform] | [Goal] |
| Week 4 | [Action] | [Platform] | [Goal] |

Save to: OUTPUT_DIR/[BRAND_NAME]-Competitor-Intel-[DATE].md

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MODE D — Full Suite

Trigger: /social-suite [BrandName] [Month Year]

Runs all three modes in sequence, using findings from each to inform the next:

1. Mode B (Audit) — understand the brand's current baseline
2. Mode C (Competitor Intel) — understand the competitive landscape
3. Mode A (Calendar) — build the calendar informed by both the audit findings and competitive gaps

The narrative brief in Phase 4 of Mode A explicitly incorporates:

• Weaknesses identified in the audit → areas to improve this month
• Gaps identified from competitors → angles to own this month
• Best-performing formats from the audit → double down this month

This is the most powerful way to run the skill — the calendar is not just research-informed, it's also audit-informed and competition-aware.

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Output Files

Mode	Output file
Mode A	OUTPUT_DIR/[MONTH-YEAR]-[BRAND]-Social-Calendar.xlsx
Mode B	OUTPUT_DIR/[BRAND]-Social-Audit-[DATE].md
Mode C	OUTPUT_DIR/[BRAND]-Competitor-Intel-[DATE].md
Mode D	All three files above

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Important Notes

• BRAND_URL is required for all modes. If not provided, ask before starting.
• Mode A approval gate: The narrative brief in Phase 4 is the only mandatory pause. Do not ask for approval at any other point.
• Audit limitations: This skill works from publicly visible data only. For impression counts, reach, click-through rates, and follower growth trends, the user should pull their native analytics from each platform's dashboard. The audit assesses what can be observed from public profiles.
• Competitor discovery: Always confirm the competitor list with the user before running Phase C2. Don't assume — the user may have strategic reasons to exclude certain competitors.
• Reddit engagement: Reddit is a community engagement channel, not a publishing channel. Never instruct the brand to post promotional content on Reddit. Value-first, practitioner-tone always.
• TikTok audio: Claude cannot select trending audio. Flag in the script where trending audio should be placed — the social media manager selects the actual track at time of production based on what's trending that week.
• Requires: Python 3.8+, openpyxl (pip install openpyxl), /last30days skill (optional but strongly recommended for Mode A Phase 3).