ig-caption-writer

# Instagram Caption Writer Write a caption that earns the tap and the save. Instagram hides everything after ~125 characters behind "more", so the hook does the entire job in the first line. This skill front-loads that hook, keeps the body skimmable, and lands one clear call to action. ## When to use - User says "write me an Instagram caption about X" - User has a single image or a Reel and needs the caption around it - User wants a sharper hook for a draft they already have - User wants a caption that auto-publishes with their media on approval ## Formulas this skill uses (caption-first shapes) | Code | Formula | Primary goal | Best for | |---|---|---|---| | IG1 | Number-First Result | saves | one odd-precision result + a "steal this" promise | | IG2 | Contrarian Truth | shares | a sharp, defensible against-the-grain claim | | IG3 | Relatable Cold-Open | comments | a specific shared moment, no setup | | IG4 | Mini-Story Confession | comments, follows | a real first-person story with a cost | Full skeletons in `../../references/hook-formulas.md`. For carousels (IG5-IG8) use `ig-carousel-planner`; for Reels (IG9-IG10) the hook lives in the video, and this skill writes the supporting caption. ### Pick by goal first | Goal | Reach for | |---|---| | Saves | IG1 | | Shares | IG2 | | Comments | IG3, IG4 | | Follows | IG4 | ## Steps 1. **Gather inputs.** Topic, angle, the media (single image or Reel), target audience, and the goal (saves / shares / comments / follows). ...