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name: carousel-brief-generator
description: Use when MySocialsAssistant needs to turn a campaign idea, framework, checklist, case study, or educational insight into a slide-by-slide Instagram carousel brief.
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# Carousel Brief Generator

## Overview
Use this skill when an Instagram idea needs sequential visual explanation.
The output is a slide-by-slide carousel brief for design or generation.

## Required Inputs
- Campaign or source idea
- Audience
- Core message
- Desired number of slides or default range
- CTA
- Proof or examples

## Operating Sequence
1. Decide if the idea deserves a carousel.
2. Define the carousel promise.
3. Sequence the slides.
4. Specify on-slide text and visual direction.
5. Add caption and CTA guidance.

## Default Slide Logic
Use 5-8 slides unless instructed otherwise:
1. Hook / promise
2. Problem or tension
3. Core insight
4. Framework or steps
5. Example or implication
6. Practical takeaway
7. CTA or save/share prompt

## Output Contract
Use this structure:

### Campaign
- Campaign:
- Platform: Instagram
- Format: Carousel

### Carousel Brief
| Slide | Purpose | On-Slide Text | Visual Direction |
|---|---|---|---|

### Caption Guidance
- Caption Angle:
- CTA:
- Hashtag Direction:

### Production Notes
- Media Required:
- Assets Needed:
- Approval Status:
- Risk / Blocker:

### Next Step
- Recommended Action:

## Rules
- Use carousels for sequence, frameworks, or education.
- First slide must earn the swipe.
- Each slide should do one job.
- On-slide text must be concise.
- If proof is missing, avoid case-study-style framing.

## Common Mistakes
- Making slides too text-heavy
- Weak first slide
- No logical sequence
- CTA that does not match the carousel promise