carousel-studiolisted

# 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. --- ## 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. --- ## Templates & Output Format Ensure the output us