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davila7·vlatest·writing·MIT

Generates structured outlines for content creation, boosting organization & streamlining your writing process effectively.

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    Run this in your project

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    $ npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill outlines -a claude-code

  2. Uses the open-source skills CLI and needs Node.js. Add -g to install it for your user instead of this project.

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davila7

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  • Declares what it does: passed

    SKILL.md parses and declares a name and a description.

    SKILL.md exists, its frontmatter parses, and it declares a name and a description.

  • No undeclared network calls: passed

    Makes no network calls.

    Every host the skill dials — from its scripts, its config endpoints or the commands it tells the agent to run — is either well-known package and API infrastructure or declared in its own frontmatter. Links in documentation are not counted.

  • No obfuscated payloads: passed

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  • No credential access: passed

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79182c51fb
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cli-tool/components/skills/ai-research/prompt-engineering-outlines/SKILL.md
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4 files, 2,484 lines
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About this skill

Outlines

What it does

This skill enables AI agents to generate structured text outlines, providing a foundational framework for documents, articles, or code documentation before full generation begins. It helps organize thoughts and ensure logical flow by breaking complex topics into manageable sections and subsections.

When to use it

  • You need to plan the structure of a long-form report or whitepaper before writing the full content.
  • You want to ensure an AI agent covers all necessary points in a technical tutorial without missing steps.
  • You are brainstorming ideas for a blog post and need a quick, organized list of potential headings.
  • You require a scaffold to maintain consistency across multiple related documents or chapters.

Key capabilities

  • Generates hierarchical outlines with main headings and subheadings based on user topics.
  • Organizes content logically to ensure coherent narrative flow.
  • Adapts outline depth (e.g., one level vs. nested sections) based on prompt complexity.
  • Supports various document types including essays, guides, and project plans.

Example prompts

  • "Create a detailed outline for a 2000-word article about the history of artificial intelligence."
  • "Generate a structured outline for a user guide covering the installation and configuration of Docker."
  • "Draft an outline for a business proposal including sections on market analysis, budget, and timeline."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure you provide clear context about the target audience and desired tone to get an outline that fits your specific needs. If the AI produces too many generic points, ask it to include specific sub-topics relevant to your niche.