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name: ig-carousel-creator description: | Create high-engagement Instagram carousel content with hooks, depth progression, and CTAs.

TRIGGERS - Use this skill when:

• User wants to create Instagram carousel content
• User mentions IG carousels, Instagram slides, or social media carousels
• User wants to turn a topic into visual slide content
• User asks for Instagram content creation

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Instagram Carousel Creator

Overview

Creates scroll-stopping Instagram carousels optimized for saves, shares, and engagement. Follows proven carousel frameworks with hook slides, value progression, and strong CTAs.

Workflow

Step 1: Define the Carousel

Ask the user:

1. Topic: What's the carousel about?
2. Goal: Educate, sell, build authority, or drive engagement?
3. Audience: Who is this for?
4. Slide count: 7-10 slides (default: 10)
5. Brand style: Any specific colors, fonts, or branding guidelines?

Step 2: Choose the Framework

Select the best carousel framework based on the goal:

Framework	Best For	Structure
Listicle	Tips, tools, resources	Hook → Items 1-8 → CTA
Story Arc	Case studies, results	Hook → Problem → Journey → Result → CTA
Myth Buster	Authority building	Hook → Myth/Truth pairs → CTA
Step-by-Step	Tutorials, how-tos	Hook → Steps 1-7 → CTA
Before/After	Transformations	Hook → Before → Process → After → CTA
Hot Take	Engagement/controversy	Bold claim → Supporting points → CTA

Step 3: Write the Slides

Slide 1 — THE HOOK (Most Critical)

• Pattern interrupt — something unexpected
• Create a knowledge gap
• Use power words: "Stop", "Warning", "Nobody talks about", "The truth about"
• Keep it under 10 words
• Must work as a standalone thumbnail

Slides 2-8 — THE VALUE

• One idea per slide
• Progressive depth (simple → complex)
• Each slide should make them want the next one
• Use contrast, numbers, and specifics
• Mix text-heavy and text-light slides

Slide 9 — THE BRIDGE

• Summarize the key insight
• Create desire for more
• Transition to the CTA

Slide 10 — THE CTA

• Clear single action
• Options: Follow, Save, Comment, DM, Link in bio
• Make the action feel natural, not forced

Step 4: Write Caption

Structure:

1. Opening line — hooks scrollers (shows in preview)
2. Context — why this matters (2-3 sentences)
3. Key takeaway — the #1 thing to remember
4. Engagement hook — question or comment prompt
5. Hashtags — 5-10 relevant hashtags (at bottom or in comment)

Step 5: Format Output

Output Format

# Instagram Carousel: [Topic]

## Carousel Details
- **Slides**: [number]
- **Framework**: [framework used]
- **Goal**: [educate/sell/authority/engage]

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## SLIDE 1 (HOOK)
**Headline**: [Big bold text]
**Subtext**: [Supporting line if needed]
**Visual note**: [Background/image suggestion]

## SLIDE 2
**Headline**: [Main point]
**Body**: [Supporting text — keep under 40 words]
**Visual note**: [Any design suggestions]

[Continue for all slides...]

## SLIDE [Last] (CTA)
**Headline**: [Call to action]
**Body**: [Why they should take action]
**Visual note**: [Design suggestion]

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## CAPTION
[Full caption text]

## HASHTAGS
#hashtag1 #hashtag2 #hashtag3 ...

## ALT TEXT
[Accessibility description]

Engagement Optimization Rules

1. Hook test: Cover slides 2-10 — does slide 1 alone make you want to swipe?
2. Swipe test: Each slide must create curiosity for the next
3. Save trigger: Include at least one "reference-worthy" slide people will save
4. Share trigger: Include at least one "tag someone who needs this" moment
5. Comment trigger: End with a question or "Comment [word] for the link"

Quality Checklist

• Slide 1 hooks within 1 second
• One idea per slide (no info overload)
• Progressive depth (builds on each slide)
• Text is readable on mobile (short lines)
• CTA is clear and single-action
• Caption has strong opening line
• 5-10 relevant hashtags included