tiktok-captions▌
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Guides TikTok caption and video script creation. Use for generating publish-ready captions and video specs. Suitable for copy agents, video agents (format, length), and design agents (thumbnail).
Platforms: TikTok
Guides TikTok caption and video script creation. Use for generating publish-ready captions and video specs. Suitable for copy agents, video agents (format, length), and design agents (thumbnail).
When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.
Output: Publish-Ready Copy
This skill enables agents to generate TikTok captions and video scripts. Captions drive SEO, accessibility, and watch time (12-20% increase with captions). 80%+ watch without sound.
Caption Structure
| Element | Length | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Hook | 5-7 words | Grab attention; create curiosity |
| Context | 1-2 sentences | Size, price, backstory--info video doesn't show |
| CTA | Optional | "Save this," "Link in bio" |
Hook examples: "Stop scrolling if you sell on Etsy," "This took me 47 attempts," "Wait for the final result"
Video Specs (for Video Agents)
| Spec | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 (portrait) | Standard; fills mobile |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px | Recommended |
| Length | 3 sec - 10 min | 15-60 sec for tips; 1-3 min for tutorials |
| Format | MP4, MOV | H.264, AAC |
| File size | <=5MB (Android), <=88MB (iOS) | Varies by device |
Caption Best Practices
- Contrast: Strong font/background contrast; 75% watch mute
- Auto-captions: TikTok's built-in; algorithm rewards; edit for accuracy
- Keywords: Improve search visibility
- Readability: Test on multiple devices
Content by Length
| Length | Use |
|---|---|
| 15-60 sec | Quick tips, humor, hooks |
| 1-3 min | Tutorials, storytelling |
| 3-10 min | Deep dives (longer format) |
Output Format
When generating TikTok content, provide:
- Caption (hook + context + CTA)
- Video script (if video agent)
- Video specs (9:16, 1080x1920, length)
- Hashtags (3-5; niche-relevant)
Related Skills
- tiktok-ads: Paid promotion on TikTok; In-Feed, Spark Ads (boost organic); video specs and captions align with organic content
- influencer-marketing: TikTok is key influencer platform
- twitter-x-posts: Cross-posting short-form video
How to use tiktok-captions on Cursor
AI-first code editor with Composer
Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add tiktok-captions
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches tiktok-captions from GitHub repository kostja94/marketing-skills and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate tiktok-captions. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /tiktok-captions) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
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Use Cases▌
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Stakeholder Communication
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
- ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
- ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
- ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Installation Steps
- 1.Install product management skill
- 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
- 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
- 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
- 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
- 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
- 7.Share effective prompts with product team
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
- ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
- ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
- ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
- ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
- +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
- +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
- +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
- +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
- +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition
✗ Don't
- −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
- −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
- −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
- −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
- −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
- ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
- ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
- ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
Learning Path▌
- 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
- 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
- 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
- 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.7★★★★★34 reviews- ★★★★★Naina Mensah· Dec 28, 2024
tiktok-captions reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Aarav Taylor· Dec 16, 2024
I recommend tiktok-captions for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Dec 8, 2024
tiktok-captions fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Ama Thompson· Dec 4, 2024
Registry listing for tiktok-captions matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Piyush G· Nov 27, 2024
tiktok-captions is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Mateo Ndlovu· Nov 23, 2024
Useful defaults in tiktok-captions — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Hiroshi Liu· Nov 19, 2024
I recommend tiktok-captions for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 7, 2024
tiktok-captions has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Arya Anderson· Nov 7, 2024
tiktok-captions reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Oct 26, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: tiktok-captions is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
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