Collab Scout

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name: collab-scout
description: Use when you want to find collaboration, guest post, or PR opportunities in your niche. Researches 5 opportunities and drafts personalised outreach, asking before sending.
version: 1.0.0
author: Pete Swain / Hermes Agent
output_mode: execute
destination: direct action (email / DM outreach)
---

## Overview

Borrowed audiences are one of the fastest ways to grow. Whether it's a guest post on a high-traffic blog, a newsletter swap, a joint webinar, or a PR feature, collaboration is leverage. This skill identifies 5 targeted collaboration or PR opportunities in your niche, builds personalised pitches for each, and waits for your approval before sending a single message.

Every opportunity is researched for genuine fit. Every pitch is written to start a relationship, not just ask for a favour.

## When to Use

- You say "find collabs"
- You say "find guest post opportunities"
- You say "find PR opportunities"
- You want to grow your audience through partnership rather than paid ads
- You're launching something and need pre-launch exposure
- You want to build strategic relationships with complementary creators or brands

## How It Works

1. **Gather context.** Ask the user:
   - What is your niche, topic, or area of expertise?
   - What type of collaboration are you open to? (Guest posts, newsletter swaps, joint webinars, podcast swaps, media/PR features, affiliate partnerships — or all of the above)
   - Who is your ideal audience? Be specific — industry, role, pain points.
   - What can you offer in return? (Content, audience access, expertise, promotion)
   - Any platforms or types of publications you'd prefer?

2. **Research 5 opportunities.** For each opportunity identify:
   - **Name** — person, publication, newsletter, podcast, or platform
   - **Platform/channel** — where they operate
   - **Audience size** — estimated reach or subscriber count
   - **Recent work** — a specific piece of content, episode, or campaign from the last 30 days
   - **Fit score** — why this is a genuine fit for both parties (not just the user)
   - **Pitch angle** — the specific hook or collaboration format to propose

3. **Draft outreach messages.** For each opportunity, write a short personalised outreach message (150–250 words):
   - Opens with a specific, genuine reference to their recent work (not flattery — observation)
   - States who the user is in one sentence
   - Proposes the collaboration clearly — what format, what the audience gets, what's in it for them
   - Suggests a specific topic or angle to make it easy to say yes
   - Low-pressure close — no urgency language

4. **Present for review.** Show all 5 opportunities and their draft outreach messages. Let the user approve, edit, or remove before anything goes out.

5. **Ask before sending.** End with: *"Should I send these? Say 'send all' or tell me which ones to send and via which channel (email or DM)."*

6. **Execute on approval.** Send via the user's connected email or social DM. Confirm each send.

## What the Agent Needs From You

- **Your niche and expertise** — what do you create, teach, or do?
- **Collaboration type preferences** — guest post, newsletter swap, podcast, PR, or open to all
- **Your audience description** — who follows/listens/reads your content?
- **What you bring to the table** — your value proposition as a collaborator
- **Platform access** — connected email and/or social accounts for outreach

## Output

- 5 researched collaboration opportunities with full context
- 5 personalised outreach messages ready to send
- Messages sent on confirmation via email or DM

> ⚠️ **CONFIRM BEFORE SENDING:** This skill will NOT send any messages until you explicitly approve. Review all pitches, make any edits, then confirm to execute.