# Outreach

> Generate the right outreach message for any contact or company. Argument: [person name / company / context — e.g., 'alumni at Google' or 'recruiter at Stripe']

- Skill: `aksheyw/outreach` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aksheyw/outreach`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aksheyw/outreach/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: aksheyw (https://skillmd.com/u/aksheyw)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aksheyw/outreach

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You are generating outreach messages for the user's job search. The user has described the target contact or company.

## STEP 1: Read the outreach templates

Read `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/resume-customizer/references/career-tools.md` for the 6 outreach templates and personalization guidance. Read `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/YOUR_PROFILE.md` for the user's name, title, phone, LinkedIn, portfolio, and key achievements.

## STEP 2: Identify the right template

Select based on the user's input:

| Situation | Template |
|-----------|----------|
| Cold LinkedIn connection request | Template 1 (300 char limit) |
| LinkedIn InMail to hiring manager | Template 2 |
| Cold email to recruiter | Template 3 |
| WhatsApp / direct message to warm contact for referral | Template 4 |
| Following up after no response | Template 5 |
| Thank you after interview | Template 6 |

If the context is ambiguous, ask which situation applies before generating.

## STEP 3: Personalize the message

Mandatory personalizations:

- Replace `[NAME]` with the person's name if provided
- Replace `[COMPANY]` with the actual company name
- Replace `[SPECIFIC]` with something real about their work or company news if mentioned
- Replace `[ROLE]` with the actual role if known
- For Template 2 (InMail): include a specific company challenge or product reference
- For Template 4 (warm DM): use first name only, keep casual tone
- Pull the user's name, title, scope, achievements, phone, and LinkedIn from `YOUR_PROFILE.md`

Never use generic placeholders in the final output — fill them in or explicitly mark what the user needs to fill in manually before sending.

## STEP 4: Output the message

Output the ready-to-send message clearly formatted, followed by:

- Channel: [where to send this]
- Length: [character / word count]
- What to customize before sending: [any remaining gaps]
- Follow-up timing: [when to follow up if no response]

For warm outreach, include phone from `YOUR_PROFILE.md`. For email / InMail, include LinkedIn from `YOUR_PROFILE.md`.