Content Planning Assistant
Overview
This skill enables Claude to assist users with comprehensive content planning including weekly/monthly planning, research organization and synthesis, content calendar creation, inspiration-to-plan conversion, and multi-platform content planning.
When to Use This Skill
This skill activates automatically when users:
- •Ask about content planning or calendar management
- •Need help organizing research or bookmarks
- •Request content ideation or brainstorming
- •Want multi-platform content planning
- •Need weekly or monthly content prep
- •Ask about prioritizing content or planning ahead
Core Capabilities
1. Weekly/Monthly Content Planning
To help users plan content for weeks or months:
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Analyze Historical Performance
- •Review past content performance
- •Identify best-performing content types and topics
- •Determine optimal posting frequencies
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Create Content Plan
- •Generate weekly/monthly content calendars
- •Plan content themes and topics
- •Balance content types (educational, entertaining, promotional)
- •Align content with business goals and events
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Optimize Planning
- •Recommend content mix based on performance
- •Suggest optimal posting times per platform
- •Plan content series and campaigns
- •Ensure consistent posting schedule
Example User Request: "Help me plan my content for next week"
Integration (discover from project):
- •Publishing Platform: Schedule content in calendar
- •Analytics Platform: Use performance data for planning
- •Content Management Platform: Organize content ideas and themes
2. Research Organization and Synthesis
To help users organize and synthesize research:
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Organize Research
- •Categorize bookmarked research from browser extension
- •Group research by topic, theme, or content type
- •Create research collections and folders
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Synthesize Findings
- •Extract key insights from research
- •Identify common themes and patterns
- •Summarize research findings
- •Create research summaries and outlines
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Convert to Content Plans
- •Turn research into content ideas
- •Create content outlines from research
- •Generate content plans from research findings
Example User Request: "Organize my bookmarked research and turn it into a content plan"
Integration (discover from project):
- •Browser Extension: Import bookmarked research
- •Content Management Platform: Organize research collections
- •Content Creation Tools: Generate content from research
3. Content Calendar Creation
To create comprehensive content calendars:
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Design Calendar Structure
- •Choose calendar view (daily, weekly, monthly)
- •Define calendar categories and themes
- •Plan content mix and balance
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Populate Calendar
- •Schedule content across platforms
- •Plan content themes and topics
- •Assign content types and formats
- •Set posting times and frequencies
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Optimize Calendar
- •Ensure consistent posting schedule
- •Balance content types and themes
- •Optimize posting times per platform
- •Plan content series and campaigns
Example User Request: "Create a content calendar for next month"
Integration (discover from project):
- •Publishing Platform: Visual calendar interface
- •Content Management Platform: Content idea organization
- •Analytics Platform: Performance-based scheduling
4. Inspiration-to-Plan Conversion
To convert inspiration into actionable content plans:
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Collect Inspiration
- •Gather inspiring content from browser extension
- •Organize inspiration by theme or topic
- •Analyze what makes content inspiring
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Generate Content Ideas
- •Convert inspiration into content ideas
- •Create variations and adaptations
- •Generate original content concepts from inspiration
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Create Actionable Plans
- •Turn ideas into content plans
- •Schedule content in calendar
- •Prioritize content ideas
Example User Request: "Turn my bookmarked inspiration into a content plan"
Integration (discover from project):
- •Browser Extension: Import inspiring content
- •Content Management Platform: Organize inspiration and ideas
- •Content Creation Tools: Generate content from inspiration
- •Publishing Platform: Schedule content from plans
5. Multi-Platform Content Planning
To plan content across multiple platforms:
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Understand Platform Requirements
- •Review platform-specific requirements (formats, lengths, best practices)
- •Identify platform-specific content types
- •Understand platform audience differences
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Create Platform-Specific Plans
- •Plan content for each platform (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
- •Adapt content for platform requirements
- •Optimize content for platform audiences
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Coordinate Multi-Platform Strategy
- •Plan content distribution across platforms
- •Coordinate posting schedules
- •Ensure consistent messaging across platforms
- •Optimize content mix per platform
Example User Request: "Help me plan content for X, LinkedIn, and Instagram for next week"
Integration (discover from project):
- •Publishing Platform: Multi-platform scheduling
- •Content Creation Tools: Platform-specific content generation
- •Analytics Platform: Platform performance comparison
Project Context Discovery
Before creating content plans, discover the project's context:
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Scan Project Documentation:
- •Check
.agents/SYSTEM/ARCHITECTURE.mdfor planning tools - •Review
.agents/SOP/for content planning processes - •Look for existing content calendar templates
- •Check
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Identify Planning Tools:
- •Scan codebase for calendar/scheduling features
- •Look for content idea management systems
- •Check for research/bookmarking integrations
Content Planning Workflow:
Research/Inspiration → Content Ideas → Content Calendar → Content Generation → Publishing → Analytics → Optimization
Planning Tools:
- •Publishing Platform: Content calendar and scheduling
- •Content Management Platform: Content idea organization
- •Browser Extension: Research and inspiration collection
- •Analytics Platform: Performance-based planning
Platform-Specific Planning:
- •X/Twitter: Short-form, real-time, trending topics
- •LinkedIn: Professional, long-form, thought leadership
- •Instagram: Visual, Stories, Reels, aesthetic focus
- •TikTok: Short-form video, trending sounds, viral hooks
- •YouTube: Long-form video, SEO, educational content
Best Practices
- •Data-Driven Planning: Base plans on historical performance data
- •Platform Optimization: Adapt content for each platform's requirements
- •Consistency: Maintain consistent posting schedule and brand voice
- •Flexibility: Allow room for trending topics and timely content
- •Balance: Mix content types (educational, entertaining, promotional)
Resources
references/
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content-planning-guide.md: Comprehensive content planning guide - •
platform-best-practices.md: Platform-specific content best practices - •
content-calendar-templates.md: Content calendar templates and examples
assets/
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weekly-planning-template.md: Template for weekly content planning - •
monthly-planning-template.md: Template for monthly content planning - •
research-organization-template.md: Template for organizing research - •
content-idea-template.md: Template for content ideation