
Tiktok Captions
Generate publish-ready TikTok captions, hooks, and video specs when distributing product demos, tutorials, or brand clips on TikTok.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills --skill tiktok-captionsWhat is this skill?
- Trigger phrases include TikTok post, caption, script, hashtags, and TikTok marketing in frontmatter
- Caption structure table: Hook (5–7 words), Context (1–2 sentences), optional CTA
- States captions can lift watch time roughly 12–20% and that 80%+ viewers watch without sound
- Provides hook examples such as Etsy sellers, attempt counts, and wait-for-result patterns
- Includes video spec table for video and design agents; directs paid ads to tiktok-ads skill
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Journey fit
Primary shelf is Launch distribution because the skill outputs channel-ready copy and specs for posting, not app code. TikTok captions, scripts, and hashtag-oriented structure directly support organic distribution and short-form awareness campaigns.
Common Questions / FAQ
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SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Tiktok Captions
# Platforms: TikTok Guides TikTok caption and video script creation. Use for generating publish-ready captions and video specs. Suitable for copy agents, video agents (format, length), and design agents (thumbnail). **When invoking**: On **first use**, if helpful, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On **subsequent use** or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output. ## Output: Publish-Ready Copy This skill enables agents to generate TikTok captions and video scripts. Captions drive SEO, accessibility, and watch time (12-20% increase with captions). 80%+ watch without sound. ## Caption Structure | Element | Length | Purpose | |--------|--------|---------| | **Hook** | 5-7 words | Grab attention; create curiosity | | **Context** | 1-2 sentences | Size, price, backstory--info video doesn't show | | **CTA** | Optional | "Save this," "Link in bio" | **Hook examples**: "Stop scrolling if you sell on Etsy," "This took me 47 attempts," "Wait for the final result" ## Video Specs (for Video Agents) | Spec | Value | Notes | |------|-------|-------| | **Aspect ratio** | 9:16 (portrait) | Standard; fills mobile | | **Resolution** | 1080x1920 px | Recommended | | **Length** | 3 sec - 10 min | 15-60 sec for tips; 1-3 min for tutorials | | **Format** | MP4, MOV | H.264, AAC | | **File size** | <=5MB (Android), <=88MB (iOS) | Varies by device | ## Caption Best Practices - **Contrast**: Strong font/background contrast; 75% watch mute - **Auto-captions**: TikTok's built-in; algorithm rewards; edit for accuracy - **Keywords**: Improve search visibility - **Readability**: Test on multiple devices ## Content by Length | Length | Use | |--------|-----| | **15-60 sec** | Quick tips, humor, hooks | | **1-3 min** | Tutorials, storytelling | | **3-10 min** | Deep dives (longer format) | ## Output Format When generating TikTok content, provide: 1. **Caption** (hook + context + CTA) 2. **Video script** (if video agent) 3. **Video specs** (9:16, 1080x1920, length) 4. **Hashtags** (3-5; niche-relevant) ## Related Skills - **tiktok-ads**: Paid promotion on TikTok; In-Feed, Spark Ads (boost organic); video specs and captions align with organic content - **influencer-marketing**: TikTok is key influencer platform - **twitter-x-posts**: Cross-posting short-form video