social-hook

Generate eight scored hook options for social media posts across proven patterns.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agnivon/viral_thread_generator --skill social-hook-agnivon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: social-hook
Source: https://github.com/agnivon/viral_thread_generator/tree/main/.agents/skills/social-hook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agnivon/viral_thread_generator --skill social-hook-agnivon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Writing an opening line that stops the scroll is the hardest part of any social post, and most drafts open with weak throat-clearing that readers skip. This Skill produces eight distinct hook options for any draft or topic, each scored on scroll-stopping power and audience fit, so you can pick a proven opener instead of guessing. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Eight Pattern-Based Hooks: Generates one hook per proven pattern including curiosity gap, bold claim, specific number, contrarian take, story cold-open, direct question, "How I/we" framing, and listicle promise. - Dual Scoring System: Scores every hook 1-10 on scroll-stopping power and 1-10 on audience fit, with a one-line rationale explaining the mechanism behind each score. - Platform-Aware Constraints: Applies hook budgets for LinkedIn (~200 chars before the fold), X (≤240 chars), and Instagram (~125 chars), and enforces brand voice rules from a social-context file. - Use Case: You drafted a LinkedIn post about a pricing change but the opening line is flat. Ask for hooks and receive eight scored alternatives like "We raised prices 2x. Churn dropped 14%.", with the top two recommended. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to give you eight scored hooks for your post draft or topic, mentioning the target platform such as LinkedIn or X.

Frequently Asked Questions about social-hook

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write better hooks for LinkedIn posts?▼

Provide your draft or topic and receive eight hook options across patterns like curiosity gap, bold claim, and specific number. Each hook is scored on scroll-stopping power and audience fit, with the top two recommended for LinkedIn's roughly 200-character fold.

What hook patterns work for social media opening lines?▼

The Skill covers eight patterns: curiosity gap, bold claim, specific number or result, contrarian take, story cold-open, direct question, "How I/we" framing, and listicle promise. Each option opens with a different word to ensure genuine variety.

Does the hook generator work for X and Instagram?▼

Yes, it applies platform-specific hook budgets: up to 240 characters for X hook tweets and roughly 125 visible characters for Instagram captions. Hooks are scored against the primary platform, with notes on any that need trimming elsewhere.

How does the skill match hooks to my brand voice?▼

It reads a social-context.md file containing your brand voice, audience description, and banned words before writing. Hooks that violate voice rules or the Never list are disqualified regardless of their scroll-stopping score.

What if my post topic has no strong hook material?▼

The Skill flags weak payloads before scoring, since a strong hook on an empty post raises bounce rates. It looks for a number, reversal, confession, or result, and tells you when the underlying content lacks tension or specificity.