email-drafter

Drafts professional work emails using Minto's Pyramid Principle and HBR business writing guidelines.

11|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qa-aman/next-leap-claude-code --skill email-drafter-qa-aman
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Skill: email-drafter
Source: https://github.com/qa-aman/next-leap-claude-code/tree/main/.claude/skills/email-drafter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qa-aman/next-leap-claude-code --skill email-drafter-qa-aman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Writing clear, actionable work emails is time-consuming, and poorly structured messages get skimmed or ignored. This Skill drafts professional emails that lead with the bottom line, follow proven business writing frameworks, and end with a concrete next step. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Intent-aware drafting: Detects whether you need an executive update, decision request, recommendation, cross-team ask, reply, or client update, and adapts structure and tone accordingly. - Pyramid Principle structure: Applies BLUF, SCQA, and MECE supporting points so the key message lands in the first sentence. - HBR craft rules: Enforces brevity, plain language, strong subject lines, active voice, and action-oriented closes with word-count targets per email type. - Use Case: Tell it "Draft an email to my VP asking whether to slip the launch by 2 weeks because QA found a blocker" and receive a complete subject line and body with a clear decision ask and deadline. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to draft an email to your manager requesting a decision on the launch date, including the key context and deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions about email-drafter

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a professional email that gets a quick response?▼

Lead with the bottom line in the first sentence, keep the body under 150 words, and end with a specific ask including an owner and date. This Skill applies BLUF structure and action-oriented closes automatically based on your intent.

How to write an executive update email to leadership?▼

Use a subject line with project name, status verb, and headline, then list 2-3 highlights and one risk with mitigation. Keep it between 80-120 words since executives typically read only the first two sentences.

What is the Pyramid Principle in business writing?▼

The Pyramid Principle, developed by Barbara Minto, structures communication with the governing thought first, followed by 2-3 MECE supporting points. SCQA (Situation, Complication, Question, Answer) provides context when the reader needs setup.

Can this draft a reply to an existing email thread?▼

Yes. Paste the thread and it identifies the last unanswered question, matches the thread's register, and writes a reply that advances the conversation without re-summarizing prior messages.

What information should I provide to get a good email draft?▼

Provide the recipient and relationship, the single most important point, any deadline or specific ask, and desired tone. If context is thin, the Skill asks 2-3 targeted questions before drafting.

When should I not use a structured email drafting approach?▼

Highly personal or sensitive messages, such as condolences or conflict resolution, often need freeform human judgment rather than formulaic structure. Framework-driven drafts work best for routine business communication.