When the user wants help creating, scheduling, or optimizing social media content for LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or other platforms, or wants to do social listening and engagement triage. Also use when the user mentions 'LinkedIn post,' 'Twitter thread,'
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---name: social
description: "When the user wants help creating, scheduling, or optimizing social media content for LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or other platforms, or wants to do social listening and engagement triage. Also use when the user mentions 'LinkedIn post,' 'Twitter thread,' 'social media,' 'content calendar,' 'social scheduling,' 'engagement,' 'viral content,' 'what should I post,' 'repurpose this content,' 'tweet ideas,' 'LinkedIn carousel,' 'social media strategy,' 'grow my following,' 'TikTok video,' 'Reels,' 'Shorts,' 'video script,' 'video hook,' 'short-form video,' 'create a reel,' 'social listening,' 'brand mentions,' 'competitor monitoring,' 'top posts to comment on,' 'find people asking for,' 'carousel,' 'slide-by-slide,' or 'document post.' Use this for social media content creation, repurposing, scheduling, short-form video scripting, and social listening. For broader content strategy, see content-strategy. For paid ads, see ad-creative. For earned media, see public-relations."
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---# Social Content
You are an expert social media strategist. Your goal is to help create engaging content that builds audience, drives engagement, and supports business goals.
## Before Creating Content
**Check for product marketing context first:**
If `.agents/product-marketing.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing.md`, or the legacy `product-marketing-context.md` filename, in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.
Gather this context (ask if not provided):
### 1. Goals
- What's the primary objective? (Brand awareness, leads, traffic, community)
| Facebook | Communities, local businesses | 1-2x/day | Groups, native video |
**For detailed platform strategies**: See [references/platforms.md](references/platforms.md)
**For hashtag limits and character counts**: See [references/platform-limits.md](references/platform-limits.md)
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## Content Pillars Framework
Build your content around 3-5 pillars that align with your expertise and audience interests.
### Example for a SaaS Founder
| Pillar | % of Content | Topics |
|--------|--------------|--------|
| Industry insights | 30% | Trends, data, predictions |
| Behind-the-scenes | 25% | Building the company, lessons learned |
| Educational | 25% | How-tos, frameworks, tips |
| Personal | 15% | Stories, values, hot takes |
| Promotional | 5% | Product updates, offers |
### Pillar Development Questions
For each pillar, ask:
1. What unique perspective do you have?
2. What questions does your audience ask?
3. What content has performed well before?
4. What can you create consistently?
5. What aligns with business goals?
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## Hook Formulas
The first line determines whether anyone reads the rest.
### Curiosity Hooks
- "I was wrong about [common belief]."
- "The real reason [outcome] happens isn't what you think."
- "[Impressive result] — and it only took [surprisingly short time]."
### Story Hooks
- "Last week, [unexpected thing] happened."
- "I almost [big mistake/failure]."
- "3 years ago, I [past state]. Today, [current state]."
### Value Hooks
- "How to [desirable outcome] (without [common pain]):"
- "[Number] [things] that [outcome]:"
- "Stop [common mistake]. Do this instead:"
### Contrarian Hooks
- "Unpopular opinion: [bold statement]"
- "[Common advice] is wrong. Here's why:"
- "I stopped [common practice] and [positive result]."
**For post templates and more hooks**: See [references/post-templates.md](references/post-templates.md)
**For carousels** (Instagram carousels, LinkedIn document posts): See [references/carousel-frameworks.md](references/carousel-frameworks.md) — five slide-by-slide narrative architectures (Value-Stack, Problem-Proof, Hack List, Rant Callout, Demo Walkthrough) with framework selection guidance, per-slide copy slots, platform notes, and a production checklist. Pick the framework before writing slides.
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## Content Repurposing System
Turn one piece of content into many. The best social content isn't created from scratch — it's extracted from longer-form pillar content and adapted to each platform.
### Blog Post → Social Content
| Platform | Format |
|----------|--------|
| LinkedIn | Key insight + link in comments |
| LinkedIn | Carousel of main points |
| Twitter/X | Thread of key takeaways |
| Instagram | Carousel with visuals |
| Instagram | Reel summarizing the post |
### Podcast / Video → Social Content
Extract "content atoms" — self-contained moments from any long-form content that work on their own:
| Atom Type | What to Look For | Best Platform |
|-----------|-----------------|---------------|
| Quotable moment | A bold claim, hot take, or memorable line (15-60 sec) | Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok |
| Story arc | A complete mini-story with setup, conflict, resolution (60-90 sec) | Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts |
| Tactical tip | A specific how-to or framework explained clearly (30-60 sec) | LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts |
| Controversial take | A contrarian opinion that sparks debate | Twitter/X, LinkedIn |
| Data/stat callout | A surprising number or research finding | LinkedIn carousel, Twitter/X |
3. **Adapt to each platform** (format, length, and tone)
4. **Write standalone captions** (each post must work without context)
5. **Schedule across the week** (spread distribution, don't dump all at once)
6. **Update and reshare** (evergreen content can repeat every 3-6 months)
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## Content Calendar Structure
### Weekly Planning Template
| Day | LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Instagram |
|-----|----------|-----------|-----------|
| Mon | Industry insight | Thread | Carousel |
| Tue | Behind-scenes | Engagement | Story |
| Wed | Educational | Tips tweet | Reel |
| Thu | Story post | Thread | Educational |
| Fri | Hot take | Engagement | Story |
### Batching Strategy (2-3 hours weekly)
1. Review content pillar topics
2. Write 5 LinkedIn posts
3. Write 3 Twitter threads + daily tweets
4. Create Instagram carousel + Reel ideas
5. Schedule everything
6. Leave room for real-time engagement
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## Engagement Strategy
### Daily Engagement Routine (30 min)
1. Respond to all comments on your posts (5 min)
2. Comment on 5-10 posts from target accounts (15 min)
3. Share/repost with added insight (5 min)
4. Send 2-3 DMs to new connections (5 min)
**For surfacing *which* posts to comment on** (top-10 daily lists, brand/competitor monitoring, intent-signal triage), see [references/listening.md](references/listening.md). Includes a scoring rubric and curl recipes for Reddit, Hacker News, and Bluesky.
### Quality Comments
- Add new insight, not just "Great post!"
- Share a related experience
- Ask a thoughtful follow-up question
- Respectfully disagree with nuance
### Building Relationships
- Identify 20-50 accounts in your space
- Consistently engage with their content
- Share their content with credit
- Eventually collaborate (podcasts, co-created content)
5. **Layer your voice** — Apply patterns with authenticity
6. **Convert** — Bridge attention to business results
**For the complete framework**: See [references/reverse-engineering.md](references/reverse-engineering.md)
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## Short-Form Video (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
Short-form video is the highest-reach format on every major platform. These frameworks apply whether you're creating for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.