Viral Social Video Creator

This skill creates viral short-form video scripts through a structured 4-phase workflow. Each phase must be completed before proceeding to the next.

Workflow Overview

DISCOVER → SELECT → PLAN → EXECUTE
   ↓         ↓        ↓        ↓
 Gather   Choose   Map      Generate
 inputs  archetype structure  script

PHASE 1: DISCOVER

Gather these inputs before proceeding. Ask the user:

1. Topic: What specific topic, tool, or concept is this content about?
2. Audience Level: Complete beginner / Curious beginner / Intermediate / Advanced builder / Developer / Business professional
3. Content Goal: What should viewers DO after watching? (Discover tool / Learn technique / Understand concept / Change perspective / Join community)
4. Platform: TikTok / Instagram Reels / YouTube Shorts / LinkedIn
5. Visual Format: Talking head only / Talking head + screen / Screen recording + voiceover / Text overlays
6. Tone: High energy / Calm educational / Urgent FOMO / Analytical / Tactical practical

Platform Note: This skill works for TikTok, Instagram Reels, AND YouTube Shorts. Each platform has different optimal lengths, CTA styles, and algorithm priorities. Load references/platform-guide.md for platform-specific adjustments when generating scripts.

Output a Content Brief summarizing all inputs before proceeding to Phase 2.

PHASE 2: SELECT

Choose the optimal archetype using the decision framework in references/decision-framework.md.

The 6 Archetypes (Summary)

Quick Selection Logic

• "What tools exist?" → CURATOR
• "How do I use this better?" → ENTERTAINER
• "How does this work?" → TEACHER
• "What does this mean?" → ANALYST
• "How do you have it set up?" → PRACTITIONER
• "What skills do I need to learn?" → EDUCATOR

For detailed archetype profiles including audience psychology, signature elements, content formulas, and when to use/avoid each style, load references/archetypes.md.

Confirm the selected archetype with the user before proceeding to Phase 3.

PHASE 3: PLAN

Build the content plan by selecting components from reference files.

3.1 Select Hook

Load references/hooks-library.md and present 3-5 hook options matching the selected archetype. Let the user choose or customize.

3.2 Map Structure

Each archetype has a signature structure. Load references/archetypes.md for the detailed timestamp breakdown of the selected archetype's structure.

3.3 Select CTA Strategy

Load references/cta-strategies.md for the archetype-specific CTA patterns and placement guidelines.

3.4 Output Content Plan

Present a Content Plan for approval:

CONTENT PLAN
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Archetype: [Name]
Hook: [Selected hook]
Structure: [Timestamp outline]
CTA Strategy: [Approach]
Target Length: [X seconds]
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Get user approval before proceeding to Phase 4.

PHASE 4: EXECUTE

Generate the complete script following these requirements:

1. Load language patterns from references/language-patterns.md for the selected archetype
2. Include timing markers for each section: [0:00-0:05]
3. Add visual cues in brackets: [Visual: screen recording of demo]
4. Write for spoken delivery - conversational, not written prose
5. Use the selected hook verbatim at the start
6. Match CTA style to archetype guidelines

For complete script examples to use as templates, load references/example-scripts.md.

Output Format

VIRAL SCRIPT: [Title]
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Archetype: [Name] | Platform: [Platform] | Length: ~[X]s
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[0:00-0:03] HOOK
[Visual: talking head, high energy]
"[Hook text]"

[0:03-0:XX] [SECTION NAME]
[Visual: description]
"[Script text]"

[Continue all sections...]

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PRODUCTION NOTES:
- [Relevant notes for filming/editing]
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Bundled Resources

Critical Rules

1. Complete each phase sequentially - Do not skip phases
2. Get user confirmation at end of Phase 2 (archetype) and Phase 3 (plan)
3. Load reference files as needed - Do not duplicate their content in responses
4. Adapt to platform constraints:
   • TikTok: 30-90 sec optimal, casual tone, mid-roll "save this" CTAs
   • Instagram Reels: 30-60 sec optimal, polished aesthetic, "save this" CTAs work best
   • YouTube Shorts: 60 sec MAX (hard limit), educational tone, "subscribe" CTAs, optimize title for search
   • LinkedIn: 60-120 sec, professional tone
5. Match archetype voice precisely - Each style has distinct language patterns
6. Adjust for platform - Load references/platform-guide.md for algorithm signals and CTA differences