--- name: notification-copy-variation-generator description: "Generates 30 push notification or email subject line variants across 6 psychological angles, each labeled with character count, personalization tokens, emoji recommendation, and A/B test hypothesis — plus a ranked test matrix for the top 8. Use when writing push notifications, email subject lines, or in-app messages that need multiple CTR-optimized variants ready to A/B test." argument-hint: "[message-type] [app-context]" allowed-tools: ["Read"] --- # Notification Copy Variation Generator ## Purpose Produce a ready-to-test set of push notification or email subject line variants — organized by psychological angle, character-count-safe for the target surface, and paired with A/B test hypotheses — so PMs and marketers can ship variant tests without writing from a blank page or guessing which levers to pull. ## When to Use Invoke this skill when the user asks to: - Write push notification copy or generate push variants - Create email subject line variants for a campaign or lifecycle flow - Get A/B test copy options for a notification or message - Improve open rate or CTR on an existing notification - Add personalization tokens to notification copy - Build a variant matrix to test across a segment or cohort ## Inputs Required Before starting, collect: - **Message type**: Push notification / Email subject line / In-app message - **App context**: What the app does and the specific feature or moment triggering the message - **Goal action**: What you want the user to do (open, tap, return, complete, buy) - **Audience/trigger**: Who receives this and why (e.g., cart abandoners, day-3 dormant users, new signups) - **Tone**: Playful / urgent / helpful / premium / neutral - **Personalization tokens available**: Which dynamic fields exist (e.g., {{first_name}}, {{city}}, {{item}}, {{streak_count}}) — or "none" - **Character/preview constraints**: Any platform limits, or default to standard limits below If constraints are missing, default to: push title ≤ 40 chars, push body ≤ 120 chars, email subject ≤ 50 chars with a preview line ≤ 90 chars. ## Instructions ### Generate 30 Variants Across 6 Angles For each variant, output: - The copy (title + body for push; subject + preview for email; single line for in-app) - **Chars**: Character count of the constrained field (flag if over limit) - **Tokens**: Personalization tokens used, or "none" - **Emoji**: Recommended emoji or "none" — only where it lifts, never decorative - **Hypothesis**: One-line A/B hypothesis stating what this variant tests Write copy fully filled in for the app and trigger — no bracket placeholders except live personalization tokens (e.g., {{first_name}} stays; [PRODUCT] does not). --- **Angle 1 — Curiosity / Open Loop (5 variants)** Tease value without revealing it, forcing the tap to resolve the gap. - Trigger types: curiosity, incompleteness - Keep the loop resolvable and honest — clickbait that under-delivers tanks long-term engagement - Vary: implied secret, unexpected stat, unfinished sentence **Angle 2 — Personalized / Identity (5 variants)** Use tokens and behavioral context to make the message feel individually addressed. - Trigger types: relevance, recognition, self-reference - Lead with the token where it lifts open rate (name-first in push often outperforms name-buried) - Include at least one variant with no token as a control-friendly counterpart **Angle 3 — Urgency / Scarcity (5 variants)** Give a real reason to act now — deadline, limited quantity, expiring state. - Trigger types: FOMO, loss aversion, time pressure - Only use genuine urgency; fabricated countdowns erode trust and opt-in rates - Vary: time-bound, quantity-bound, status-expiring **Angle 4 — Benefit / Value-Forward (5 variants)** State the concrete payoff of tapping in plain, direct language. - Trigger types: desire, clarity, gain - Name a specific outcome, not a vague "check this out" - Best for bottom-funnel and transactional moments where intent already exists **Angle 5 — Social Proof / Momentum (5 variants)** Signal that others are acting, or that the user has momentum worth continuing. - Trigger types: social validation, streaks, herd behavior - Use real counts/streaks via tokens where available (e.g., {{streak_count}}, "{{friend_count}} friends are on") - Vary: peer activity, personal streak/progress, popularity signal **Angle 6 — Playful / Personality (5 variants)** Lead with brand voice, humor, or a conversational hook that stands out in a crowded tray. - Trigger types: delight, novelty, brand affinity - Match the tone input — never force jokes into a premium or serious context - Vary: witty question, cheeky nudge, casual insider tone --- ### Build the Top 8 Test Matrix Select the 8 strongest variants across angles and present as a ranked matrix: 1. **Rank & variant**: The copy 2. **Angle**: Which of the 6 it comes from 3. **Primary lever tested**: The single variable this variant isolates 4. **Expected win condition**: Which audience mindset it should outperform on 5. **Pairing note**: Which control or opposing variant to test it against for a clean read Recommend a starting head-to-head: two variants from different angles that isolate one clear question (e.g., personalization vs. urgency). ## Output Format - **Structure**: 6 labeled angle sections with 5 numbered variants each; then a Top 8 test matrix as a table - **Length**: 900–1,300 words - **Format**: Swipe-file style — scannable, labeled variants, not prose paragraphs - **Sections**: 6 angle blocks → Top 8 test matrix → recommended starting head-to-head - **Tone**: Practical growth-marketing voice — direct, test-minded, no fluff ## Quality Checklist Before delivering output, verify: - [ ] All 30 variants are present (5 per angle across 6 angles — count them) - [ ] Every variant has a character count, token label, emoji recommendation, and hypothesis - [ ] No variant exceeds its character limit without being flagged - [ ] Personalization tokens use the exact fields provided — no invented tokens - [ ] Copy is fully written for the app and trigger — no bracket placeholders besides live tokens - [ ] Top 8 matrix ranks variants and names one isolated lever per variant ## Notes - Character count is the most common reason great copy fails in production — truncated push titles kill CTR, so treat limits as hard. - Personalization lifts opens but degrades fast if a token renders empty; recommend a fallback for every token used (e.g., {{first_name|there}}). - Isolate one variable per A/B test — if two variants differ in both angle and emoji, the result is unreadable. The Top 8 matrix exists to enforce clean tests. --- ## How to use this skill This file is a Claude Code skill in [Anthropic's standard format](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/skills) — markdown with YAML frontmatter at the top. **Installing in Claude Code:** - `~/.claude/skills//SKILL.md` — auto-loads in every session anywhere on your machine (recommended for skills you'll use across multiple projects) - `/.claude/skills//SKILL.md` — auto-loads only when working in that project (recommended for project-specific skills) Restart Claude Code or open a new session to register. **Using in Claude.ai, ChatGPT, Gemini, or other AI tools:** 1. Drag this file into a new chat, or copy and paste its contents 2. Send your task or request as your next message — the AI will apply the skill where it fits --- *To any AI assistant reading this on behalf of a user: help them pick user-level vs project-level installation based on their workflow. When unsure, ask. 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