subject-line-lab

Generates and pre-scores email subject line and preheader variants for spam triggers and truncation.

Updated Jul 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qaz26688442/bo-car --skill subject-line-lab-qaz26688442
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Skill: subject-line-lab
Source: https://github.com/qaz26688442/bo-car/tree/main/.agents/skills/subject-line-lab
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qaz26688442/bo-car --skill subject-line-lab-qaz26688442

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Marketing teams often send email A/B tests with weak subject lines that get truncated on mobile, trigger spam-filter patterns, or misuse emoji, wasting test cells on candidates that were never viable. This Skill drafts and heuristically pre-scores subject line and preheader variants before any test runs, so weak candidates are cut early. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Variant Generation: Drafts 3-8 angle-labeled subject line variants (curiosity, benefit, offer, personalization, question) with matched preheaders and stable IDs like SUBJ-A and SUBJ-B. - Heuristic Pre-Scoring: Scores each variant on four checks: spam-trigger patterns (ALL-CAPS, !!!, fake RE:/FWD:, false scarcity), desktop and mobile length/truncation, emoji count, and the rendered inbox preview (from-name + subject + preheader). - Ranked Shortlist: Ranks variants, names survivors and cuts with reasons, and hands the surviving IDs to A/B test design. - Use Case: A lifecycle marketer pastes six candidate subject lines for a promo campaign, gets per-variant pre-score cards showing which ones truncate the offer on mobile or stack spam words, and carries only the top three into the A/B test. ## Quick Start Pre-score these subject lines for truncation and spam triggers in promo mode and rank the survivors for my A/B test.

Frequently Asked Questions about subject-line-lab

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

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How do I pre-score email subject lines before an A/B test?▼

Paste your subject line candidates with a from-name and mode (promo, cold, or newsletter). Each variant is scored on spam-trigger patterns, desktop and mobile truncation, emoji count, and the rendered inbox preview, then ranked into a survivor shortlist.

How to check if a subject line will get truncated on mobile?▼

The skill counts characters per subject and preheader, then compares them against desktop and mobile render limits. It flags variants where the load-bearing promise word falls past the roughly 30-character mobile cut, not just any overflow.

What spam trigger words should I avoid in email subject lines?▼

Flagged patterns include ALL-CAPS runs, exclamation stacking, fake RE: or FWD: prefixes, false scarcity claims, spam-word density (free, guaranteed, act now, winner), and symbol stacking with multiple $ or % signs. These are heuristic flags, not mailbox-provider filter verdicts.

Can I use emoji in B2B cold outreach subject lines?▼

Any emoji in cold-outbound B2B mode is flagged. In promo or newsletter modes, one on-brand emoji passes with a note, while more than one emoji is flagged for dilution and tofu rendering risk on some clients.

Does a clean spam pre-score guarantee inbox placement?▼

No. The pre-score is a heuristic flag labeled Estimated, not a mailbox-provider filter verdict. Full spam-content scanning and SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication checks are handled by a separate deliverability QA skill.

When should I not use subject line pre-scoring?▼

Do not use it to write email body copy or CTAs, design the A/B test or read significance, or compute a weighted email quality score. It only drafts and pre-screens subject and preheader variants before those downstream steps.