# Short Video Hook Lab

> Generate, test, and refine short-video hooks for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts with retention-first structure. Use when the user wants stronger openings, better first-3-second performance, multiple hook variants, or rewrite support for low-retention scripts.

- Skill: `leooooooow/short-video-hook-lab` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add leooooooow/short-video-hook-lab`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/leooooooow/short-video-hook-lab/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: Leooooooow (https://skillmd.com/u/leooooooow)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/leooooooow/short-video-hook-lab

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# Short Video Hook Lab

## Skill Card

- **Category:** Creator Content
- **Core problem:** How to improve first-3-second retention?
- **Best for:** Hook iteration before recording
- **Expected input:** Raw script or opening lines + target audience + product angle
- **Expected output:** Ranked hook variants with rationale and filming complexity
- **Creatop handoff:** Push winning hook into Creatop script composer

## Overview

Generate high-retention openings that are specific, shootable, and platform-native.

## Workflow

### 1) Capture context

Collect:
- target audience
- core promise
- desired action (watch/comment/click/buy)
- platform (TikTok / Reels / Shorts)

If key context is missing, infer minimal defaults and mark assumptions.

### 2) Generate 12 hook variants

Cover 6 families:
- contrarian
- checklist
- mistake/fix
- proof-first
- personal observation
- urgent timing

Evidence rule for proof-first hooks:
- Use real metrics only when verified.
- If not verified, avoid precise numbers and use non-fabricated wording.

### 3) Score and select

Score each hook (1–5):
- clarity
- curiosity
- specificity
- filmability
- promise-action fit (optional tie-break)

Pick Top 3 + 1 backup.

### 4) Build micro execution pack

For each selected hook, provide:
- hook line
- 10-second flow (3 bullets)
- on-screen text
- CTA line
- filming complexity (low/medium/high)

## Output rules

- Keep language conversational and human.
- Avoid clickbait that cannot be fulfilled.
- Prefer concrete wording over vague hype.
- If uncertain, choose clarity over cleverness.
## License

Copyright (c) 2026 **Razestar**.

This skill is provided under **CC BY-NC-SA 4.0** for non-commercial use.
You may reuse and adapt it with attribution to Razestar, and share derivatives
under the same license.

Commercial use requires a separate paid commercial license from **Razestar**.
No trademark rights are granted.