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:
Analyze Historical Performance
Review past content performance Identify best-performing content types and topics Determine optimal posting frequencies
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
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:
Organize Research
Categorize bookmarked research from browser extension Group research by topic, theme, or content type Create research collections and folders
Synthesize Findings
Extract key insights from research Identify common themes and patterns Summarize research findings Create research summaries and outlines
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:
Design Calendar Structure
Choose calendar view (daily, weekly, monthly) Define calendar categories and themes Plan content mix and balance
Populate Calendar
Schedule content across platforms Plan content themes and topics Assign content types and formats Set posting times and frequencies
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:
Collect Inspiration
Gather inspiring content from browser extension Organize inspiration by theme or topic Analyze what makes content inspiring
Generate Content Ideas
Convert inspiration into content ideas Create variations and adaptations Generate original content concepts from inspiration
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:
Understand Platform Requirements
Review platform-specific requirements (formats, lengths, best practices) Identify platform-specific content types Understand platform audience differences
Create Platform-Specific Plans
Plan content for each platform (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) Adapt content for platform requirements Optimize content for platform audiences
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:
Scan Project Documentation:
Check .agent/SYSTEM/ARCHITECTURE.md for planning tools Review .agent/SOP/ for content planning processes Look for existing content calendar templates
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/ 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/ 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