thws-brief

Generate THWS corporate-design letters as QMD-to-PDF documents.

Updated May 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/c-kraus/thws-skills --skill thws-brief
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: thws-brief
Source: https://github.com/c-kraus/thws-skills/tree/main/thws-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/c-kraus/thws-skills --skill thws-brief

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the overhead of drafting professional THWS corporate letters and manually preparing render-ready QMD/PDF outputs by turning your brief request into a correctly structured letter document.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated letter generation in THWS corporate design: Produces a .qmd file plus a fully rendered PDF using the brief-typst Quarto extension.
  • Fast data collection with smart follow-ups: Extracts recipient, subject, and content from an MD input, or asks for only the missing required fields.
  • Correct YAML + rendering guardrails: Ensures required YAML fields (recipient-name, subject, salutation, date/lang) and applies internal-vs-external country rules.

Quick Start

Tell the skill: "Write a THWS corporate letter to [recipient name/organization/address] about [topic], include this content: [your draft or bullet points], and use [de/en]."

Frequently Asked Questions about thws-brief

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate corporate letters as PDF from QMD files?▼

To generate corporate letters as PDF from QMD files, this Skill processes your drafted content and recipient details, rendering the final document using the brief-typst Quarto extension. It automatically structures the required YAML fields and outputs an archived PDF.

Can I write internal and external academic letters in both German and English?▼

Yes, you can write internal and external academic letters in both German and English. The Skill applies specific country rules for internal versus external recipients and supports dual-language rendering for THWS corporate communication.

What information do I need to provide to draft a corporate letter?▼

To draft a corporate letter, you need to provide the recipient details, subject, salutation, language, date, and letter content. The Skill can extract this data from an MD input or ask follow-up questions to collect any missing required fields.

Does Quarto render PDF documents with the brief-typst extension?▼

Yes, Quarto renders PDF documents using the brief-typst extension. This workflow transforms your markdown or drafted text inputs into correctly structured QMD files and then renders them directly into professional corporate-design PDFs.

What is the best way to ensure correct YAML fields for letter generation?▼

The best way to ensure correct YAML fields for letter generation is to let the Skill validate and apply rendering guardrails automatically. It checks for required fields like recipient-name, subject, salutation, date, and language before rendering.