template-selector

Name: template-selector
Author: jamditis

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jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/template-selector

$npx -y skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Choose the correct CLAUDE.md or LESSONS.md template for journalism projects. Use when starting a new project, setting up documentation, or unsure which template category fits best. Provides decision trees and selection guidance for 6 journalism-focused template types.

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SKILL.md

1	# Template selector
2
3	Match projects to the correct template category. Don't guess—use the decision tree.
4
5	## Quick reference
6
7	\| Project type \| Template category \|
8	\|-------------\|-------------------\|
9	\| Newsroom AI tool, fact-checker \| editorial-tool \|
10	\| Conference, summit, workshop \| event-website \|
11	\| Newsletter, podcast, blog \| publication \|
12	\| Investigation, data journalism \| research-project \|
13	\| CMS workflow, syndication \| content-pipeline \|
14	\| Historical collection, archive \| digital-archive \|
15
16	## Decision tree
17
18	```
19	Is it for journalism/publishing?
20	├── Yes →
21	│ ├── Has specific end date/event? → event-website
22	│ ├── Ongoing content series? → publication
23	│ ├── Historical/preservation? → digital-archive
24	│ ├── Newsroom tool/AI? → editorial-tool
25	│ ├── CMS/automation? → content-pipeline
26	│ └── Investigation with scope? → research-project
27	│
28	└── No (general software) →
29	Use general template or another collection
30	```
31
32	## Detailed category descriptions
33
34	### editorial-tool
35	Use when: Building newsroom tools, writing assistants, fact-checkers, AI-powered research tools, moderation systems, workflow automation for journalists
36
37	Not for: Generic productivity tools, non-journalism software
38
39	Signs it's an editorial tool:
40	- Primary users are journalists, editors, or producers
41	- Helps with a specific editorial workflow step
42	- Requires accuracy/trust for publication decisions
43
44	### event-website
45	Use when: Building sites for conferences, summits, workshops, or events with specific dates
46
47	Not for: Ongoing content, organization websites without events, event management software (that's editorial-tool)
48
49	Signs it's an event website:
50	- Has a specific event date (or date range)
51	- Registration/attendance is involved
52	- Content includes speakers, schedule, venue info
53
54	### publication
55	Use when: Building newsletters, podcasts, blogs, magazines, or ongoing content series with regular publishing schedule
56
57	Not for: One-off articles, static content sites, CMSes that power publications (that's editorial-tool)
58
59	Signs it's a publication:
60	- Regular publishing cadence (daily, weekly, monthly)
61	- Growing subscriber/reader base
62	- Consistent voice and format
63
64	### research-project
65	Use when: Building investigative journalism projects, data journalism, analysis with defined scope and end date
66
67	Not for: Ongoing research operations, general data analysis, tools that support research (that's editorial-tool)
68
69	Signs it's a research project:
70	- Answers a specific question or hypothesis
71	- Has a defined end point (publication date)
72	- Involves data collection, analysis, and findings
73
74	### content-pipeline
75	Use when: Building CMS workflows, publishing automation, content syndication systems, feed aggregators, cross-posting tools
76
77	Not for: Manual publishing workflows, single-site content management, publications themselves
78
79	Signs it's a content pipeline:
80	- Automates content movement between systems
81	- Transforms content formats
82	- Handles scheduling and distribution
83
84	### digital-archive
85	Use when: Building historical collections, preservation projects, research databases, document repositories
86
87	Not for: Active news sites, CMS platforms, search engines
88
89	Signs it's a digital archive:
90	- Primary focus is preservation
91	- Collection has defined scope (time period, topic)
92	- Users are researchers, historians, or the public seeking historical content
93
94	## Common mistakes
95
96	\| Project \| Wrong choice \| Right choice \| Why \|
97	\|---------\|-------------\|--------------\|-----\|
98	\| Newsletter dashboard \| editorial-tool \| publication \| It's about the publication, not the tech \|
99	\| AI fact-checker \| research-project \| editorial-tool \| It's a tool, not a one-off investigation \|
100	\| Event registration system \| event-website \| editorial-tool \| It's a tool that serves events \|
101	\| Podcast website \| content-pipeline \| publication \| It's a publication, not automation \|
102	\| Document search tool \| digital-archive \| editorial-tool \| It's a tool, not the archive itself \|
103	\| FOIA tracking system \| research-project \| editorial-tool \| It's a tool that supports research \|
104
105	## The litmus test
106
107	If you're still unsure, ask:
108
109	1. Is this a tool that helps journalists do X, or is this X itself?
110	- Tool → editorial-tool
111	- The thing itself → other categories
112
113	2. Does it have a specific end date?
114	- Yes, event dates → event-website
115	- Yes, publication date → research-project
116	- No, ongoing → publication, content-pipeline, or digital-archive
117
118	3. Is preservation the primary goal?
119	- Yes → digital-archive
120	- No → other categories
121
122	## Using templates
123
124	### For project memory (CLAUDE.md)
125	1. Identify project category

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How to install template-selector?

jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/template-selector

$npx -y skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector

Installs into the current project.

Summary

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SKILL.md

1	# Template selector
2
3	Match projects to the correct template category. Don't guess—use the decision tree.
4
5	## Quick reference
6
7	\| Project type \| Template category \|
8	\|-------------\|-------------------\|
9	\| Newsroom AI tool, fact-checker \| editorial-tool \|
10	\| Conference, summit, workshop \| event-website \|
11	\| Newsletter, podcast, blog \| publication \|
12	\| Investigation, data journalism \| research-project \|
13	\| CMS workflow, syndication \| content-pipeline \|
14	\| Historical collection, archive \| digital-archive \|
15
16	## Decision tree
17
18	```
19	Is it for journalism/publishing?
20	├── Yes →
21	│ ├── Has specific end date/event? → event-website
22	│ ├── Ongoing content series? → publication
23	│ ├── Historical/preservation? → digital-archive
24	│ ├── Newsroom tool/AI? → editorial-tool
25	│ ├── CMS/automation? → content-pipeline
26	│ └── Investigation with scope? → research-project
27	│
28	└── No (general software) →
29	Use general template or another collection
30	```
31
32	## Detailed category descriptions
33
34	### editorial-tool
35	Use when: Building newsroom tools, writing assistants, fact-checkers, AI-powered research tools, moderation systems, workflow automation for journalists
36
37	Not for: Generic productivity tools, non-journalism software
38
39	Signs it's an editorial tool:
40	- Primary users are journalists, editors, or producers
41	- Helps with a specific editorial workflow step
42	- Requires accuracy/trust for publication decisions
43
44	### event-website
45	Use when: Building sites for conferences, summits, workshops, or events with specific dates
46
47	Not for: Ongoing content, organization websites without events, event management software (that's editorial-tool)
48
49	Signs it's an event website:
50	- Has a specific event date (or date range)
51	- Registration/attendance is involved
52	- Content includes speakers, schedule, venue info
53
54	### publication
55	Use when: Building newsletters, podcasts, blogs, magazines, or ongoing content series with regular publishing schedule
56
57	Not for: One-off articles, static content sites, CMSes that power publications (that's editorial-tool)
58
59	Signs it's a publication:
60	- Regular publishing cadence (daily, weekly, monthly)
61	- Growing subscriber/reader base
62	- Consistent voice and format
63
64	### research-project
65	Use when: Building investigative journalism projects, data journalism, analysis with defined scope and end date
66
67	Not for: Ongoing research operations, general data analysis, tools that support research (that's editorial-tool)
68
69	Signs it's a research project:
70	- Answers a specific question or hypothesis
71	- Has a defined end point (publication date)
72	- Involves data collection, analysis, and findings
73
74	### content-pipeline
75	Use when: Building CMS workflows, publishing automation, content syndication systems, feed aggregators, cross-posting tools
76
77	Not for: Manual publishing workflows, single-site content management, publications themselves
78
79	Signs it's a content pipeline:
80	- Automates content movement between systems
81	- Transforms content formats
82	- Handles scheduling and distribution
83
84	### digital-archive
85	Use when: Building historical collections, preservation projects, research databases, document repositories
86
87	Not for: Active news sites, CMS platforms, search engines
88
89	Signs it's a digital archive:
90	- Primary focus is preservation
91	- Collection has defined scope (time period, topic)
92	- Users are researchers, historians, or the public seeking historical content
93
94	## Common mistakes
95
96	\| Project \| Wrong choice \| Right choice \| Why \|
97	\|---------\|-------------\|--------------\|-----\|
98	\| Newsletter dashboard \| editorial-tool \| publication \| It's about the publication, not the tech \|
99	\| AI fact-checker \| research-project \| editorial-tool \| It's a tool, not a one-off investigation \|
100	\| Event registration system \| event-website \| editorial-tool \| It's a tool that serves events \|
101	\| Podcast website \| content-pipeline \| publication \| It's a publication, not automation \|
102	\| Document search tool \| digital-archive \| editorial-tool \| It's a tool, not the archive itself \|
103	\| FOIA tracking system \| research-project \| editorial-tool \| It's a tool that supports research \|
104
105	## The litmus test
106
107	If you're still unsure, ask:
108
109	1. Is this a tool that helps journalists do X, or is this X itself?
110	- Tool → editorial-tool
111	- The thing itself → other categories
112
113	2. Does it have a specific end date?
114	- Yes, event dates → event-website
115	- Yes, publication date → research-project
116	- No, ongoing → publication, content-pipeline, or digital-archive
117
118	3. Is preservation the primary goal?
119	- Yes → digital-archive
120	- No → other categories
121
122	## Using templates
123
124	### For project memory (CLAUDE.md)
125	1. Identify project category

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