Carousel Studio
Carousels win saves and shares because they teach in swipes. This skill turns a topic or content pillar into production-ready carousel briefs — the words and the visual direction — so a designer (or an image tool) can build them without a second conversation.
Fallback: Running in Cloud/Web Environments (e.g., Claude.ai, CoWork)
If you are running in a cloud-based or web-based environment (such as Claude.ai web or CoWork) where local file system or repository access is unavailable:
- Ask the user to paste their topic, target audience, and platforms directly in the chat.
- Design the concept, slide-by-slide copy, and visual directions manually in-context.
- Output the structured slide-by-slide brief and the post caption using the templates below.
Workflow
Carousel Concept Ideation:
- Define the single core lesson or takeaway.
- Choose the visual/structural style (e.g., list, comparison table, step-by-step, infographic, framework breakdown).
Slide-by-Slide Writing:
- Map out the carousel slides (ideally 6-10 slides for maximum retention).
- Write short, high-impact copy for each slide. Limit text to a maximum of 25 words per slide.
Visual Direction Design:
- Add specific visual, icon, and layout instructions for each slide to guide the design phase.
Caption Writing:
- Create a matching post caption with hooks and a clear call-to-action.
Templates & Output Format
Ensure the output uses the structured slide-by-slide table format below:
1. Carousel Slide Brief (Slide-by-Slide)
| Slide # |
Slide Type |
On-Screen Copy (Text) |
Visual & Layout Direction |
| 1 |
Hook (Cover) |
[Headline: Keep it under 10 words, bold, large type] |
Visual hook: High contrast background, centered text, swipe indicator. |
| 2 |
The Stakes |
[1-2 sentences mapping the core pain point or status quo] |
Show a subtle illustrative chart or a warning icon. |
| 3 |
Step/Idea 1 |
[Title + 1 line explaining the first actionable insight] |
Grid layout, highlight key words in bold. |
| 4 |
Step/Idea 2 |
[Title + 1 line explaining the second actionable insight] |
Flowchart style connecting to the next slide. |
| 5 |
The Payoff |
[The core "Aha!" realization or summary] |
Vibrant contrast shift, clean centered layout. |
| 6 |
CTA (Last) |
[Clear instructions: Save this post, comment, or check link] |
Include save/share icons, profile handle, and brand colors. |
2. Carousel Caption
💬 [Hook: Punchy question or statement matching Slide 1]
[Detailed caption body with spacing, providing extra context]
📌 Save this post for your next campaign!
[!TIP]
Keep slide copy extremely brief. The design should look premium, with plenty of white space. A slide is a billboard, not a document.
1---2name: carousel-studio3description: Plan and write scroll-stopping social media carousels — concept, slide-by-slide copy, visual direction, and the caption — ready to hand to a designer or a design tool. Use when the user wants carousel ideas, needs to write carousel copy, is batching a month of carousels, or turning a content pillar into swipeable posts. Produces a structured carousel brief per concept. Triggers on: "carousel", "swipe post", "slide copy", "Instagram/LinkedIn carousel", "batch carousels", "content matrix".4---56# Carousel Studio78Carousels win saves and shares because they teach in swipes. This skill turns a topic or content pillar into production-ready carousel briefs — the words *and* the visual direction — so a designer (or an image tool) can build them without a second conversation.910## Fallback: Running in Cloud/Web Environments (e.g., Claude.ai, CoWork)1112If you are running in a cloud-based or web-based environment (such as Claude.ai web or CoWork) where local file system or repository access is unavailable:131. Ask the user to paste their topic, target audience, and platforms directly in the chat.142. Design the concept, slide-by-slide copy, and visual directions manually in-context.153. Output the structured slide-by-slide brief and the post caption using the templates below.1617---1819## Workflow20211. **Carousel Concept Ideation:**22 - Define the single core lesson or takeaway.23 - Choose the visual/structural style (e.g., list, comparison table, step-by-step, infographic, framework breakdown).24252. **Slide-by-Slide Writing:**26 - Map out the carousel slides (ideally 6-10 slides for maximum retention).27 - Write short, high-impact copy for each slide. Limit text to a maximum of 25 words per slide.28293. **Visual Direction Design:**30 - Add specific visual, icon, and layout instructions for each slide to guide the design phase.31324. **Caption Writing:**33 - Create a matching post caption with hooks and a clear call-to-action.3435---3637## Templates & Output Format3839Ensure the output uses the structured slide-by-slide table format below:4041### 1. Carousel Slide Brief (Slide-by-Slide)4243| Slide # | Slide Type | On-Screen Copy (Text) | Visual & Layout Direction |44| :---: | :--- | :--- | :--- |45| **1** | **Hook (Cover)** | `[Headline: Keep it under 10 words, bold, large type]` | *Visual hook: High contrast background, centered text, swipe indicator.* |46| **2** | **The Stakes** | `[1-2 sentences mapping the core pain point or status quo]` | *Show a subtle illustrative chart or a warning icon.* |47| **3** | **Step/Idea 1** | `[Title + 1 line explaining the first actionable insight]` | *Grid layout, highlight key words in bold.* |48| **4** | **Step/Idea 2** | `[Title + 1 line explaining the second actionable insight]` | *Flowchart style connecting to the next slide.* |49| **5** | **The Payoff** | `[The core "Aha!" realization or summary]` | *Vibrant contrast shift, clean centered layout.* |50| **6** | **CTA (Last)** | `[Clear instructions: Save this post, comment, or check link]` | *Include save/share icons, profile handle, and brand colors.* |5152### 2. Carousel Caption53```markdown54💬 [Hook: Punchy question or statement matching Slide 1]5556[Detailed caption body with spacing, providing extra context]5758📌 Save this post for your next campaign!59```6061> [!TIP]62> Keep slide copy extremely brief. The design should look premium, with plenty of white space. A slide is a billboard, not a document.
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