proposal-writer · ncklrs — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
Structures sales proposals, executive summaries, SOWs, and RFP answers. It focuses documents on buyer outcomes while keeping technical specifications secondary.
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a claude-codeWhat proposal-writer does
This skill provides a systematic approach to writing pitch documents using modular guidance stored in rules/. It outlines core sections ranging from executive summaries for leadership to project milestones and contractual conditions. Customer outcomes remain the primary narrative driver.
It relies on the CLOSE model to guide readers through current circumstances, financial drains, desired milestones, proposed fixes, and tangible proof. Pricing layouts rely on two or three packages presented beside an explicit return-on-investment anchor. Showing costs before outlining business returns risks stalling the negotiation.
The guidelines cover formats from single-page overviews to formal bids spanning up to fifteen pages, as well as post-agreement scope definitions.
What it helps with
- outline a multi-tier pricing proposal tied to business returns
- draft an executive summary for C-level executives
- formulate a statement of work with deliverables and deadlines
- organize a formal RFP response following compliance guidelines
Example prompts for the agent
- Draft a one-page executive summary for our enterprise analytics proposal
- Create a three-tier pricing table that anchors the ROI before listing costs
- Generate an SOW structure with timeline milestones and risk assumptions
How to install proposal-writer
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/proposal-writer/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/proposal-writer/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/proposal-writer/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/proposal-writer/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install ncklrs/startup-os-skills proposal-writer2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/proposal-writer/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/ncklrs/startup-os-skills --path skills/proposal-writerManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/proposal-writer/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about proposal-writer
How do I install proposal-writer in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a claude-code to add the skill configuration to your Claude Code workspace.
What document types does proposal-writer cover?
It supports one-page briefs, mid-funnel solution briefs, comprehensive 8-to-15-page proposals, formal RFP submissions, and post-verbal SOW contracts.
How does it approach pricing presentation?
It anchors buyer value and ROI before introducing fees, structuring costs into two or three comparative tiers rather than a single fixed quote.
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