Analyzes and crafts compelling email subject lines to drive higher engagement. Use this skill to optimize email subject lines for a specific product, service, or message, and to improve open rates by tailoring the message to a target audience.
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February 5, 2026
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npx add-skill https://github.com/dmend3z/tribo-skills/blob/main/plugins/perfecting-email-headlines/skills/perfecting-email-headlines/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill perfecting-email-headlinesInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/perfecting-email-headlines/# Email Headline Perfecter ## Before We Begin To provide the most effective subject lines, this skill first needs to understand the specific context. Please answer the following questions: ### Discovery Questions 1. What is the specific product, service, or message being promoted in this email? 2. Describe the target audience. What are their primary pain points, desires, and level of awareness regarding the brand? 3. What is the primary goal of this email (e.g., drive sales, increase webinar sign-ups, share news, nurture leads)? 4. What is the typical email open rate, and what has been tried in the past with subject lines? 5. Are there any brand voice guidelines, keywords, or specific phrases that must be included or avoided? 6. What is the context of this email? Is it part of a sequence, a one-off broadcast, or a transactional message? 7. What is the single most important value or piece of information the reader should take away from this email? ## What This Skill Does This skill serves as an expert subject line strategist, moving beyond generic templates to engineer email subject lines that demand attention in a crowded inbox. By understanding the intricate details of the audience, offer, and objectives, it constructs a series of subject line variations designed for maximum impact. The core purpose is not just to suggest text, but to provide a strategic framework for email marketing efforts. The approach is rooted in a blend of proven copywriting principles and psychological insights. It analyzes the emotional and logical triggers that compel a person to open an email, ensuring that each suggestion is tailored to the specific context. This skill helps break free from uninspired subject lines that get ignored, providing creative, data-informed alternatives that spark curiosity and build momentum for the message. ## Core Methodology This skill utilizes a multi-faceted approach to develop subject lines that are both creative and effective. Each framew