$npx -y skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill content-research-writerAssists in writing high-quality content by conducting research, adding citations, improving hooks, iterating on outlines, and providing real-time feedback on each section. Transforms your writing process from solo effort to collaborative partnership.
| 1 | # Content Research Writer |
| 2 | |
| 3 | This skill acts as your writing partner, helping you research, outline, draft, and refine content while maintaining your unique voice and style. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | ## When to Use This Skill |
| 6 | |
| 7 | - Writing blog posts, articles, or newsletters |
| 8 | - Creating educational content or tutorials |
| 9 | - Drafting thought leadership pieces |
| 10 | - Researching and writing case studies |
| 11 | - Producing technical documentation with sources |
| 12 | - Writing with proper citations and references |
| 13 | - Improving hooks and introductions |
| 14 | - Getting section-by-section feedback while writing |
| 15 | |
| 16 | ## What This Skill Does |
| 17 | |
| 18 | 1. **Collaborative Outlining**: Helps you structure ideas into coherent outlines |
| 19 | 2. **Research Assistance**: Finds relevant information and adds citations |
| 20 | 3. **Hook Improvement**: Strengthens your opening to capture attention |
| 21 | 4. **Section Feedback**: Reviews each section as you write |
| 22 | 5. **Voice Preservation**: Maintains your writing style and tone |
| 23 | 6. **Citation Management**: Adds and formats references properly |
| 24 | 7. **Iterative Refinement**: Helps you improve through multiple drafts |
| 25 | |
| 26 | ## How to Use |
| 27 | |
| 28 | ### Setup Your Writing Environment |
| 29 | |
| 30 | Create a dedicated folder for your article: |
| 31 | ``` |
| 32 | mkdir ~/writing/my-article-title |
| 33 | cd ~/writing/my-article-title |
| 34 | ``` |
| 35 | |
| 36 | Create your draft file: |
| 37 | ``` |
| 38 | touch article-draft.md |
| 39 | ``` |
| 40 | |
| 41 | Open Claude Code from this directory and start writing. |
| 42 | |
| 43 | ### Basic Workflow |
| 44 | |
| 45 | 1. **Start with an outline**: |
| 46 | ``` |
| 47 | Help me create an outline for an article about [topic] |
| 48 | ``` |
| 49 | |
| 50 | 2. **Research and add citations**: |
| 51 | ``` |
| 52 | Research [specific topic] and add citations to my outline |
| 53 | ``` |
| 54 | |
| 55 | 3. **Improve the hook**: |
| 56 | ``` |
| 57 | Here's my introduction. Help me make the hook more compelling. |
| 58 | ``` |
| 59 | |
| 60 | 4. **Get section feedback**: |
| 61 | ``` |
| 62 | I just finished the "Why This Matters" section. Review it and give feedback. |
| 63 | ``` |
| 64 | |
| 65 | 5. **Refine and polish**: |
| 66 | ``` |
| 67 | Review the full draft for flow, clarity, and consistency. |
| 68 | ``` |
| 69 | |
| 70 | ## Instructions |
| 71 | |
| 72 | When a user requests writing assistance: |
| 73 | |
| 74 | 1. **Understand the Writing Project** |
| 75 | |
| 76 | Ask clarifying questions: |
| 77 | - What's the topic and main argument? |
| 78 | - Who's the target audience? |
| 79 | - What's the desired length/format? |
| 80 | - What's your goal? (educate, persuade, entertain, explain) |
| 81 | - Any existing research or sources to include? |
| 82 | - What's your writing style? (formal, conversational, technical) |
| 83 | |
| 84 | 2. **Collaborative Outlining** |
| 85 | |
| 86 | Help structure the content: |
| 87 | |
| 88 | ```markdown |
| 89 | # Article Outline: [Title] |
| 90 | |
| 91 | ## Hook |
| 92 | - [Opening line/story/statistic] |
| 93 | - [Why reader should care] |
| 94 | |
| 95 | ## Introduction |
| 96 | - Context and background |
| 97 | - Problem statement |
| 98 | - What this article covers |
| 99 | |
| 100 | ## Main Sections |
| 101 | |
| 102 | ### Section 1: [Title] |
| 103 | - Key point A |
| 104 | - Key point B |
| 105 | - Example/evidence |
| 106 | - [Research needed: specific topic] |
| 107 | |
| 108 | ### Section 2: [Title] |
| 109 | - Key point C |
| 110 | - Key point D |
| 111 | - Data/citation needed |
| 112 | |
| 113 | ### Section 3: [Title] |
| 114 | - Key point E |
| 115 | - Counter-arguments |
| 116 | - Resolution |
| 117 | |
| 118 | ## Conclusion |
| 119 | - Summary of main points |
| 120 | - Call to action |
| 121 | - Final thought |
| 122 | |
| 123 | ## Research To-Do |
| 124 | - [ ] Find data on [topic] |
| 125 | - [ ] Get examples of [concept] |
| 126 | - [ ] Source citation for [claim] |
| 127 | ``` |
| 128 | |
| 129 | **Iterate on outline**: |
| 130 | - Adjust based on feedback |
| 131 | - Ensure logical flow |
| 132 | - Identify research gaps |
| 133 | - Mark sections for deep dives |
| 134 | |
| 135 | 3. **Conduct Research** |
| 136 | |
| 137 | When user requests research on a topic: |
| 138 | |
| 139 | - Search for relevant information |
| 140 | - Find credible sources |
| 141 | - Extract key facts, quotes, and data |
| 142 | - Add citations in requested format |
| 143 | |
| 144 | Example output: |
| 145 | ```markdown |
| 146 | ## Research: AI Impact on Productivity |
| 147 | |
| 148 | Key Findings: |
| 149 | |
| 150 | 1. **Productivity Gains**: Studies show 40% time savings for |
| 151 | content creation tasks [1] |
| 152 | |
| 153 | 2. **Adoption Rates**: 67% of knowledge workers use AI tools |
| 154 | weekly [2] |
| 155 | |
| 156 | 3. **Expert Quote**: "AI augments rather than replaces human |
| 157 | creativity" - Dr. Jane Smith, MIT [3] |
| 158 | |
| 159 | Citations: |
| 160 | [1] McKinsey Global Institute. (2024). "The Economic Potential |
| 161 | of Generative AI" |
| 162 | [2] Stack Overflow Developer Survey (2024) |
| 163 | [3] Smith, J. (2024). MIT Technology Review interview |
| 164 | |
| 165 | Added to outline under Section 2. |
| 166 | ``` |
| 167 | |
| 168 | 4. **Improve Hooks** |
| 169 | |
| 170 | When user shares an introduction, analyze and strengthen: |
| 171 | |
| 172 | **Current Hook Analysis**: |
| 173 | - What works: [positive elements] |
| 174 | - What could be stronger: [areas for improvement] |
| 175 | - Emotional impact: [current vs. potential] |
| 176 | |
| 177 | **Suggested Alternatives**: |
| 178 | |
| 179 | Option 1: [Bold statement] |
| 180 | > [Example] |
| 181 | *Why it works: [explanation]* |
| 182 | |
| 183 | Option 2: [Personal story] |
| 184 | > [Example] |
| 185 | *Why it works: [explanation]* |
| 186 | |
| 187 | Option 3: [Surprising d |