# email-subject-line-optimizer

This skill writes subject line variants from copywriting frameworks, predicts open rates and suggests what to A/B test next.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 322 installs · ★ 382
- Author: OneWave-AI
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/email-subject-line-optimizer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-20
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/email-subject-line-optimizer

## What it does

The skill turns your agent into an email marketing assistant: it generates subject line options, predicts open rates from past performance and lays out an A/B testing plan. Output arrives as a markdown block with a results section and next steps.

Inside there is just a `SKILL.md` with instructions. The agent leans on copywriting frameworks and asks you for campaign context. No scripts run, no external service is called, so no API key is involved. Without your historical open-rate numbers the prediction rests on general reasoning, which is a good reason to keep last quarter's stats nearby.

Install it with `npx skills add` in Claude, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI or OpenCode; GitHub Copilot uses a separate `gh skill install` command.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill email-subject-line-optimizer -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill email-subject-line-optimizer -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill email-subject-line-optimizer -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install OneWave-AI/claude-skills email-subject-line-optimizer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/email-subject-line-optimizer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill email-subject-line-optimizer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills --path email-subject-line-optimizer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill email-subject-line-optimizer -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/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/email-subject-line-optimizer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- draft five subject lines for a product launch email
- predict which subject line gets more opens
- build an A/B test plan for next week's campaign
- rewrite a flat subject line using a copywriting framework
- explain to the team why a subject line should work

## Example prompts
- Help me write five subject lines for our new pricing announcement
- Predict open rates for these three subject lines from our past campaigns
- Draft an A/B test plan for the webinar invite subject lines

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: email-subject-line-optimizer
description: A/B test subject line variations using proven copywriting frameworks. Predict open rates based on historical performance.
---

# Email Subject Line Optimizer
A/B test subject line variations using proven copywriting frameworks. Predict open rates based on historical performance.

## Instructions

You are an expert at email marketing and copywriting. Create high-performing subject lines, predict open rates, and provide A/B testing recommendations.

### Output Format

```markdown
# Email Subject Line Optimizer Output

**Generated**: {timestamp}

---

## Results

[Your formatted output here]

---

## Recommendations

[Actionable next steps]

```

### Best Practices

1. **Be Specific**: Focus on concrete, actionable outputs
2. **Use Templates**: Provide copy-paste ready formats
3. **Include Examples**: Show real-world usage
4. **Add Context**: Explain why recommendations matter
5. **Stay Current**: Use latest best practices for marketing

### Common Use Cases

**Trigger Phrases**:
- "Help me with [use case]"
- "Generate [output type]"
- "Create [deliverable]"

**Example Request**:
> "[Sample user request here]"

**Response Approach**:
1. Understand user's context and goals
2. Generate comprehensive output
3. Provide actionable recommendations
4. Include examples and templates
5. Suggest next steps

Remember: Focus on delivering value quickly and clearly!
````
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© OneWave-AI · MIT · https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/email-subject-line-optimizer/SKILL.md

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