# draft-offer

Builds a full comp package and the offer letter text once a candidate reaches the offer stage.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 2700 installs · ★ 33071
- Author: anthropics · official Anthropic repository
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/tree/HEAD/human-resources/skills/draft-offer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/draft-offer

## What it does

The skill takes role and title, level, location, base salary, equity, signing bonus, start date and hiring manager. It returns a compensation table with first-year total, terms of employment, a benefits summary, the complete offer letter text and notes for the hiring manager on negotiation. Missing details are not a blocker — the skill helps you think them through.

Anyone hiring without an HR ops team behind them will get the most out of it. The equity section is worth a look: the skill asks for share count, valuation method and vesting schedule, because candidates compare the whole package rather than base alone.

With an HRIS or ATS connected, it pulls comp band data for the level, verifies headcount approval, fills in benefits and updates the offer status in the pipeline. Without them you type all of that in yourself.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill draft-offer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/draft-offer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/draft-offer/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill draft-offer -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/draft-offer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill draft-offer -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/draft-offer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins draft-offer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/draft-offer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill draft-offer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --path human-resources/skills/draft-offer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/draft-offer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill draft-offer -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/tree/HEAD/human-resources/skills/draft-offer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- assemble a full comp package with base, equity and bonus
- write the offer letter text for a specific role
- prepare negotiation talking points for the hiring manager
- lay out terms of employment without dropping a section

## Example prompts
- Draft an offer for a Senior Backend Engineer, base 180000, start next month
- Build the comp package for a Staff designer based in Berlin
- Write the offer letter and negotiation notes for the hiring manager

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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````text
---
name: draft-offer
description: Draft an offer letter with comp details and terms. Use when a candidate is ready for an offer, assembling a total comp package (base, equity, signing bonus), writing the offer letter text itself, or prepping negotiation guidance for the hiring manager.
argument-hint: "<role and level>"
---

# /draft-offer

> If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see [CONNECTORS.md](../../CONNECTORS.md).

Draft a complete offer letter for a new hire.

## Usage

```
/draft-offer $ARGUMENTS
```

## What I Need From You

- **Role and title**: What position?
- **Level**: Junior, Mid, Senior, Staff, etc.
- **Location**: Where will they be based? (affects comp and benefits)
- **Compensation**: Base salary, equity, signing bonus (if applicable)
- **Start date**: When should they start?
- **Hiring manager**: Who will they report to?

If you don't have all details, I'll help you think through them.

## Output

```markdown
## Offer Letter Draft: [Role] — [Level]

### Compensation Package
| Component | Details |
|-----------|---------|
| **Base Salary** | $[X]/year |
| **Equity** | [X shares/units], [vesting schedule] |
| **Signing Bonus** | $[X] (if applicable) |
| **Target Bonus** | [X]% of base (if applicable) |
| **Total First-Year Comp** | $[X] |

### Terms
- **Start Date**: [Date]
- **Reports To**: [Manager]
- **Location**: [Office / Remote / Hybrid]
- **Employment Type**: [Full-time, Exempt]

### Benefits Summary
[Key benefits highlights relevant to the candidate]

### Offer Letter Text

Dear [Candidate Name],

We are pleased to offer you the position of [Title] at [Company]...

[Complete offer letter text]

### Notes for Hiring Manager
- [Negotiation guidance if needed]
- [Comp band context]
- [Any flags or considerations]
```

## If Connectors Available

If **~~HRIS** is connected:
- Pull comp band data for the level/role
- Verify headcount approval
- Auto-populate benefits details

If **~~ATS** is connected:
- Pull candidate details from the application
- Update offer status in the pipeline

## Tips

1. **Include total comp** — Candidates compare total compensation, not just base.
2. **Be specific about equity** — Share count, current valuation method, vesting schedule.
3. **Personalize** — Reference something from the interview process to make it warm.
````
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© anthropics · Apache-2.0 · https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/tree/HEAD/human-resources/skills/draft-offer/SKILL.md

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