Hook generator

Skill Freespirits/social-auto-engine/skills/hook-generator

Generate 6 clickbait-style LinkedIn hook variations for any topic. Two-line hooks built on the formula: a 40-char opening line, a 40-char bold contrast line. Includes digits, "How I" or "I" statements, and metrics. Use this skill whenever the user says "write me hooks", "hook ideas", "generate hooks", "I need a hook for a post about...", or pastes a topic and asks for openers. Fast output, no preamble.From its SKILL.md

Install

npx -y skills add Freespirits/social-auto-engine --skill hook-generator

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SKILL.md

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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.