# proposal-writer

Structures sales proposals, executive summaries, SOWs, and RFP answers. It focuses documents on buyer outcomes while keeping technical specifications secondary.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 594 installs · ★ 52
- Author: ncklrs
- License: not stated · policy=link-only · description only; the file stays with the author
- Source: https://github.com/ncklrs/startup-os-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/proposal-writer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-02-26
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/ncklrs-proposal-writer

## What it 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.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install ncklrs/startup-os-skills proposal-writer
```

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

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/ncklrs/startup-os-skills --path skills/proposal-writer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill proposal-writer -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/ncklrs/startup-os-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/proposal-writer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- 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
- 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

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## Other versions with the same name
- [proposal-writer · claude-office-skills](https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/proposal-writer.md) — 5900 installs
- [proposal-writer · jezweb](https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/jezweb-proposal-writer.md) — 1200 installs

From the same set: [ncklrs/startup-os-skills](https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/by/ncklrs/startup-os-skills.md) — 8 cards

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