Use this skill when the user requests to generate, create, write, or draft a newsletter, email digest, weekly roundup, industry briefing, or curated content summary. Supports topic-based research, content curation from multiple sources, and professional formatting for email or web distribution. Trig

Newsletter Generation Skill Overview This skill generates professional, well researched newsletters that combine curated content from multiple sources with original analysis and commentary. It follows modern newsletter best practices from publications like Morning Brew, The Hustle, TLDR, and Benedict Evans to produce content that is informative, engaging, and actionable. The output is a complete, ready to publish newsletter in Markdown format, suitable for email distribution platforms, web publishing, or conversion to HTML. Core Capabilities Research and curate content from multiple web sources on specified topics Generate topic focused or multi topic newsletters with consistent voice Write engaging headlines, summaries, and original commentary Structure content for optimal readability and scanning Support multiple newsletter formats (daily digest, weekly roundup, deep dive, industry briefing) Include relevant links, sources, and attributions Adapt tone and style to target audience (technical, executive, general) Generate recurring newsletter series with consistent branding and structure When to Use This Skill Always load this skill when: User asks to generate a newsletter, email digest, or content roundup User requests a curated summary of news or developments on a topic User wants to create a recurring newsletter format User asks to compile recent developments in a field into a briefing User needs a formatted email ready content piece with multiple curated items User asks for a "weekly roundup", "monthly digest", or "morning briefing" Newsletter Workflow Phase 1: Planning Step 1.1: Understand Newsletter Requirements Identify the key parameters: Parameter Description Default Topic(s) Primary subject area(s) to cover Required Format Daily digest, weekly roundup, deep dive, or industry briefing Weekly roundup Target Audience Technical, executive, general, or niche community General Tone Professional, conversational, witty, or analytical Conversational professional Length Short (5 min read), medium (10 min), long (15 min+) Medium Sections Number and type of content sections 4 6 sections Frequency Context One time or part of a recurring series One time Step 1.2: Define Newsletter Structure Based on the format, select the appropriate structure: Daily Digest Structure : Weekly Roundup Structure : Deep Dive Structure : Industry Briefing Structure : Phase 2: Research & Curation Step 2.1: Multi Source Research Conduct thorough research using web search. The quality of the newsletter depends directly on the quality and recency of research. Search Strategy : IMPORTANT : Always check <current date to ensure search queries use the correct temporal context. Never use hardcoded years. Step 2.2: Source Evaluation and Selection Evaluate each source and curate the best content: Criterion Priority Recency Prefer content from the last 7 30 days Authority Prioritize primary sources, official announcements, established publications Uniqueness Select stories that offer fresh perspective or are underreported Relevance Every item must clearly connect to the newsletter's stated topic(s) Actionability Prefer content readers can act on (tools, insights, strategies) Diversity Mix of news, analysis, data, and practical resources Step 2.3: Deep Content Extraction For key stories, use web fetch to read full articles and extract: 1. Core facts — What happened, who is involved, when 2. Context — Why this matters, background information 3. Data points — Specific numbers, metrics, or statistics 4. Quotes — Relevant expert quotes or official statements 5. Implications — What this means for the reader Phase 3: Writing Step 3.1: Newsletter Header Every newsletter starts with a consistent header: Step 3.2: Section Writing Guidelines Top Stories / Featured Items : Headline : Compelling, clear, benefit oriented (not clickbait) Hook : Opening sentence that makes the reader care (1 2 sentences) Body : Key facts and context (2 4 paragraphs) Why it matters : Connect to the reader's world (1 paragraph) Source link : Always attribute and link to the original source Quick Bites / Brief Items : Format : Bold headline + 2 3 sentence summary + source link Focus : One key takeaway per item Efficiency : Readers should get the essential insight without clicking through Analysis / Commentary Sections : Voice : The newsletter's unique perspective on trends or developments Structure : Observation → Context → Implication → (Optional) Actionable takeaway Evidence : Every claim backed by data or sourced information Step 3.3: Writing Standards Principle Implementation Scannable Use headers, bold text, bullet points, and short paragraphs Engaging Lead with the most interesting angle, not chronological order Concise Every sentence earns its place — cut filler ruthlessly Accurate Every fact is sourced, every number is verified Attributive Always credit original sources with inline links Human Write like a knowledgeable friend, not a press release Tone Calibration by Audience : Audience Tone Example Technical Precise, no jargon explanations, assumed expertise "The new API supports gRPC streaming with backpressure handling via flow control windows." Executive Impact focused, bottom line, strategic "This acquisition gives Company X a 40% market share in the enterprise segment, directly threatening Incumbent Y's pricing power." General Accessible, analogies, explains concepts "Think of it like a universal translator for data — it lets any app talk to any database without learning a new language." Phase 4: Assembly & Polish Step 4.1: Assemble the Newsletter Combine all sections into the final document following the chosen structure template. Step 4.2: Footer Every newsletter ends with: Step 4.3: Quality Checklist Before finalizing, verify: [ ] Every factual claim has a source link — No unsourced assertions [ ] All links are functional — Verified URLs from search results [ ] Date references use the actual current date — No hardcoded or assumed dates [ ] Content is current — All major items are from within the expected timeframe [ ] No duplicate stories — Each item appears only once [ ] Consistent formatting — Headers, bullets, links use the same style throughout [ ] Balanced coverage — Not dominated by a single source or perspective [ ] Appropriate length — Matches the specified length target [ ] Engaging opening — The first 2 sentences make the reader want to continue [ ] Clear closing — The newsletter ends with a memorable or actionable note [ ] Proofread — No typos, broken formatting, or incomplete sentences Newsletter Output Template Adaptation Examples Technology Newsletter Emoji usage: ✅ Moderate (section headers) Sections: Top Stories, Deep Dive, Quick Bites, Open Source Spotlight, Dev Tools Tone: Technical conversational Business/Finance Newsletter Emoji usage: ❌ Minimal to none Sections: Market Overview, Deal Flow, Company News, Data Corner, Outlook Tone: Professional analytical Industry Specific Newsletter Emoji usage: Moderate Sections: Regulatory Updates, Market Data, Innovation Watch, People Moves, Events Tone: Expert authoritative Creative/Marketing Newsletter Emoji usage: ✅ Liberal Sections: Campaign Spotlight, Trend Watch, Viral This Week, Tools We Love, Inspiration Tone: Enthusiastic professional Output Handling After generation: Save the newsletter to /mnt/user data/outputs/newsletter {topic} {date}.md Present the newsletter to the user using the present files tool Offer to adjust sections, tone, length, or focus areas If the user wants HTML output, note that the Markdown can be converted using standard tools Notes This skill works best in combination with the deep research skill for comprehensive topic coverage — load both for newsletters requiring deep analysis Always use <current date for temporal context in searches and date references in the newsletter For recurring newsletters, suggest maintaining a consistent structure so readers develop expectations When curating, quality beats quantity — 5 excellent items beat 15 mediocre ones Attribute all content properly — newsletters build trust through transparent sourcing Avoid summarizing paywalled content that the reader cannot access If the user provides specific URLs or articles to include, incorporate them alongside your curated findings The newsletter should provide enough value in the summaries that readers benefit even without clicking through to every link

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