linkedin-openerlisted

# LinkedIn Opener Generate 5 first-line variants for a LinkedIn message, each under 25 words, with zero AI tells. Load `voice.md` and `icp.md` before drafting. ## When this skill triggers - User asks for an opener, first line, or hook - User asks to draft a LinkedIn DM or InMail - User pastes signal data and asks "how do I open this?" - User asks for a "cold DM" or "outreach message" on LinkedIn ## Inputs required 1. **Signal that fired** — job change, LinkedIn post engagement, funding, hiring, etc. 2. **Target person** — name, title, company 3. **Personalization data** — one of: their recent post, mutual connection, company news, podcast appearance, team growth signal, product announcement If personalization data is missing, ask the user for it before drafting. Never draft a "cold" opener with no personalization hook — that's what makes cold email dead. ## The 5-variant structure For every request, produce five distinct openers using different angles. Number them 1–5. Mark the strongest with ★. The five angles to rotate: 1. **Direct observation** — reference the specific signal or content, phrased like a human noticed something (never using the word "noticed") 2. **Curiosity question** — open with a question tied to their situation, not a pitch 3. **Third-party credibility** — reference a mutual context (customer, community, event, publication) 4. **Contrarian angle** — challenge an assumption gently, in a way that opens dialogue 5. **Utility offer** — offer someth