When the user asks to write a hook, create an attention-grabbing opener, generate viral intros, or craft compelling first lines for content — activate this skill for hook generation
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---
name: cf-tools-video-hook-generator
category: video
description: When the user asks to write a hook, create an attention-grabbing opener, generate viral intros, or craft compelling first lines for content — activate this skill for hook generation
---
# Hook Generator
Produces attention-grabbing hooks for videos, social posts, and content intros to maximize engagement.
## Activation
- User says "write a hook for", "opening line", "viral intro", "grab attention"
- User needs first line for thread, video, article, or ad
- User wants multiple hook options to choose from
## Process
### 1. Understand Context
- Topic, audience, platform, desired tone
- What value does the content deliver?
### 2. Generate Hooks
- Curiosity gap ("Most people don't know...")
- Bold claim ("This changed everything about...")
- Question ("What if you could...")
- Contrast ("Everyone does X. Here's why Y works better.")
- Story opener ("Last week I...")
### 3. Rank
- Score by specificity, curiosity, and relevance
- Present top 3-5 options
## Output
- 3-5 hook options ranked by impact
- Brief note on why each works
- Recommendation for best fit given context
