# Carousel Studio

> 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".

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

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# 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:
1. Ask the user to paste their topic, target audience, and platforms directly in the chat.
2. Design the concept, slide-by-slide copy, and visual directions manually in-context.
3. Output the structured slide-by-slide brief and the post caption using the templates below.

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## Workflow

1. **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).

2. **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.

3. **Visual Direction Design:**
   - Add specific visual, icon, and layout instructions for each slide to guide the design phase.

4. **Caption Writing:**
   - Create a matching post caption with hooks and a clear call-to-action.

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## 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
```markdown
💬 [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.