instagram-reels

Plan, write, and diagnose Instagram Reels scripts, hooks, captions, and Insights metrics.

Updated Jul 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SahilFruitwala/content-skills --skill instagram-reels-sahilfruitwala
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: instagram-reels
Source: https://github.com/SahilFruitwala/content-skills/tree/main/instagram-reels
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SahilFruitwala/content-skills --skill instagram-reels-sahilfruitwala

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Instagram Reels follow different distribution rules than TikTok or Shorts: sends per reach drive cold audience growth, originality is enforced with silent reach caps, and captions now act as the SEO surface instead of hashtags. This Skill encodes those Reels-specific rules so creators stop guessing why a Reel flopped or how to structure one for non-follower reach. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Reels Scripting & Hooks: Write 15-30 second Reels with a three-second hook, sound-off on-screen text, and a named-persona send-prompt CTA using the fill-in script template and hook checklist. - Flop Diagnosis: Walk an ordered diagnostic (originality, hook, body, topic legibility, send signal, audio, caption) mapped to Reels Insights metrics like skip rate, share rate, and followers from this post. - Trial Reels Strategy: Decide whether to test a Reel on non-followers before publishing, read the 24-72 hour results, and choose between sharing, auto-share, or recutting. - Use Case: A creator's skincare Reel got 18K views but only 12 follows. The Skill identifies topic legibility as the failure, then rewrites the first three seconds and the caption keyword phrase. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to write a 20-second Instagram Reel script about your topic with a hook, on-screen text, and a send-prompt CTA.

Frequently Asked Questions about instagram-reels

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write an Instagram Reels script that gets reach?▼

Structure the Reel around a three-second hook with on-screen text for sound-off viewers, a payoff useful to one specific person, and a named-persona send-prompt CTA like "send this to the friend who...". Target 15-30 seconds and confirm the body delivers what the hook promised.

Why is my Instagram Reel not getting views?▼

Diagnose in order: originality flags (watermarks or reposts cap distribution silently), hook failure (high skip rate in the first three seconds), body drop-off, weak topic legibility, missing send signal, stripped audio, or poor caption SEO. Fix the earliest failure first.

Do hashtags still matter for Instagram Reels reach?▼

No, hashtags do not improve reach according to Instagram's leadership. Use three to five highly relevant hashtags as topic labels only, and put the keyword phrase in the caption's first line and on-screen text, which now serve as the primary search signals.

When should I use Trial Reels before publishing?▼

Use Trial Reels when the goal is cold reach, your account is public with at least about 1,000 followers, and you are unsure the hook lands. Skip trials for follower-focused or time-sensitive content, since followers never see trials.

Does a TikTok or CapCut watermark hurt Reels distribution?▼

Yes, Reels with visible TikTok or CapCut watermarks receive reduced reach in recommendation surfaces with no warning. Re-export through a watermark-free editor like Instagram's Edits app; your own brand logo watermark is safe.

Can Business accounts use trending audio on Reels?▼

Business accounts are restricted to the commercial Sound Collection and cannot attach most trending songs; attempting it can silently strip the audio. Switch to a Creator account for trending audio access, but note this does not license commercial use of copyrighted songs.