cold-email

Write B2B cold outreach emails and multi-touch follow-up sequences using proven copywriting frameworks.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agnivon/viral_thread_generator --skill cold-email-agnivon
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Skill: cold-email
Source: https://github.com/agnivon/viral_thread_generator/tree/main/.agents/skills/cold-email
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agnivon/viral_thread_generator --skill cold-email-agnivon

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What problem does it solve? Cold outreach emails often get ignored because they sound like generic sales templates. This Skill helps you write peer-level, personalized B2B cold emails and follow-up sequences that earn replies instead of spam-folder deletions. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Cold Email Drafting: Produces concise, prospect-focused emails using frameworks like PAS, BAB, QVC, and AIDA, with short internal-looking subject lines and low-friction CTAs. - Follow-Up Sequences: Builds 3-5 touch cadences with angle rotation, timing guidance, and breakup emails that leverage loss aversion. - Data-Backed Optimization: Applies benchmark data on reply rates, subject line performance, and personalization depth to diagnose and rewrite underperforming emails. - Use Case: A sales rep with a 2% open rate asks for help; the Skill diagnoses the subject line and body issues, then rewrites the email calibrated to a CTO audience with an explanation of why each element works. ## Quick Start Write a cold email to a VP of Marketing at a mid-size SaaS company pitching our analytics platform, including a subject line and two follow-ups.

Frequently Asked Questions about cold-email

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How do I write a cold email that gets replies?▼

Write like a peer, not a vendor: lead with the prospect's world, keep every sentence earning its place, and use one low-friction CTA. Apply a framework like Observation-Problem-Proof-Ask and connect personalization directly to the problem you solve.

What are the best subject lines for cold emails?▼

Short, lowercase, internal-looking subject lines of 2-4 words perform best, such as "reply rates" or "hiring ops". Avoid first names, emojis, urgency words, and product pitches, which reduce opens and replies.

How many follow-up emails should I send to a prospect?▼

Send 3-5 total emails with increasing gaps between touches, such as days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 21-28. Each follow-up must add a new angle or proof point, and the final touch should be a breakup email that you honor.

Why is my cold email getting low open and reply rates?▼

Low open rates usually indicate a subject line problem, while low reply rates point to body copy that is too long, self-focused, or generic. Emails under 75 words at a 3rd-5th grade reading level earn significantly more replies.

When should I use cold email versus a nurture email sequence?▼

Cold email is for unsolicited outbound outreach to prospects who have not opted in. Drip campaigns for leads who downloaded content are lifecycle or nurture emails, which belong to a separate emails skill.