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content-multiply skill

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This skill detects high-performing posts via engagement data and automatically creates 3-5 platform-adapted derivatives to expand reach.

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---
name: content-multiply
description: Data-driven content multiplication engine. Detects high-performing posts via engagement data, then auto-generates adapted versions for other platforms. One piece of content → 3-5 derivatives. Triggers on "multiply content", "repurpose top posts", "content multiply", "cross-post winners", "what should I repurpose".
inputs:
  - name: engagement_data
    type: json
    required: true
    description: Engagement metrics from engagement-tracker output — list of {platform, url, upvotes, views, replies}
outputs:
  - name: derivatives
    type: list
    description: List of repurposed content pieces, each with {source_url, platform, content, suggested_date}
---

# Content Multiplication Engine

When a post crosses an engagement threshold, automatically generate adapted versions for other platforms. One insight, many formats. Data-driven, not guesswork.

---

## Why Data-Driven Repurposing Beats Calendar Repurposing

| | Calendar-Based Repurposing | Content Multiplication Engine |
|---|---|---|
| **Trigger** | Time (every Friday) | Data (engagement threshold crossed) |
| **Input** | "Review this week's content" (vague) | Specific post with proven engagement |
| **Output** | Suggestions | Actual drafted derivatives ready to review |
| **Signal** | No signal — reviews everything | Engagement data proves the post works |
| **Confidence** | Low (guessing what might work) | High (it already worked on one platform) |

**Key insight:** A Reddit comment with 30 upvotes is a proven winner. Adapting it for Twitter/LinkedIn has much higher expected value than creating new content from scratch.

---

## Engagement Thresholds

Posts crossing these thresholds trigger multiplication:

| Platform | Content Type | Default Threshold | Notes |
|----------|-------------|-------------------|-------|
| Reddit | Comment | ≥ 15 upvotes | Adjust based on your account size |
| Reddit | Original post | ≥ 25 upvotes | |
| Twitter | Reply | ≥ 5 likes OR ≥ 2,000 views | Lower for smaller accounts |
| Twitter | Original tweet | ≥ 10 likes OR ≥ 5,000 views | |
| LinkedIn | Post | ≥ 500 impressions OR ≥ 10 reactions | |
| XHS | Post | ≥ 50 saves (collections) | XHS gold metric — saves > likes |

**Thresholds should start LOW** for new accounts. Raise them as engagement grows (review monthly).

### Threshold Config (in state file)

```json
"thresholds": {
  "reddit_comment_upvotes": 15,
  "reddit_post_upvotes": 25,
  "twitter_reply_likes": 5,
  "twitter_reply_views": 2000,
  "twitter_post_likes": 10,
  "twitter_post_views": 5000,
  "linkedin_reactions": 10,
  "xhs_saves": 50
}
```

---

## Workflow

### Step 1: Read Engagement Data

Read `memory/analytics/engagement-log.json` and find entries that:
1. Cross the engagement threshold
2. Are NOT already processed (avoid re-processing)
3. Are less than 7 days old (stale content doesn't multiply well)

### Step 2: Determine Multiplication Routes

| Source Platform | → Target Platforms |
|----------------|-------------------|
| **Reddit comment** | Twitter, LinkedIn |
| **Reddit post** | Twitter thread, LinkedIn, XHS carousel, DEV.to (if technical) |
| **Twitter reply** | Reddit comment, LinkedIn insight |
| **Twitter original** | LinkedIn, Reddit, XHS |
| **LinkedIn post** | Twitter (compress), XHS (translate + adapt) |
| **XHS post** | Twitter (English extract), LinkedIn |

### Step 3: Generate Derivatives

#### Reddit Comment → Twitter Post

```
Source: Reddit comment (15+ upvotes)

Twitter version:
"[Extract the core insight from the comment]
[Reframe for Twitter audience — shorter, punchier]"
```

Rules:
- Strip Reddit-specific context
- Lead with the insight, not the backstory
- Under 280 chars for single tweet, or 3-5 tweets for thread

#### Reddit Comment → LinkedIn Post

```
LinkedIn version:
"[Professional hook — what's the business/career implication?]
[Expand the insight with professional context]
[Tie to a broader theme: productivity, AI tools, builder mindset]
[Soft CTA: What's your experience with X?]"
```

Rules:
- More formal tone, still personal
- Add "why this matters" framing
- Under 3000 chars, plain text only

#### Any Winner → XHS Carousel Suggestion

If a winner has enough substance for 3+ slides:

```json
{
  "template": "dark",
  "slides": [
    {"type": "cover", "title": "[Chinese title]", "subtitle": "[Chinese subtitle]"},
    {"type": "content", "title": "[Point 1]", "number": 1, "body": "[Details]"},
    {"type": "list", "title": "[Key steps]", "items": ["item 1", "item 2"]},
    {"type": "summary", "title": "总结", "points": ["takeaway 1", "takeaway 2"], "cta": "关注获取更多干货"}
  ]
}
```

→ Generate with `xhs-image-gen` skill

---

## Scheduling Rules (CRITICAL)

1. **NEVER publish all derivatives on the same day.** Space over 2-3 days minimum.
2. **Stagger by platform priority:**
   - Day 0: Original platform (already posted)
   - Day 1: Twitter — fastest audience turnover
   - Day 2: LinkedIn — professional audience
   - Day 3: XHS (if carousel) — needs Chinese audience peak time
3. **Weekend boost:** If derivative ready on Friday, suggest LinkedIn for Tuesday (engagement drops on weekends).
4. **Don't stack with other scheduled posts.** Check content calendar for conflicts.

---

## Approval Flow

```
Content Multiplier — [date]

[N] post(s) crossed engagement thresholds!

--- Winner #1 ---
Source: [platform] | [title/topic] | [metric]: [value]
Original: [URL]

Derivatives:

1. Twitter post (suggested: post tomorrow)
   "[draft]"

2. LinkedIn post (suggested: post in 2 days)
   "[draft]"

3. XHS carousel (suggested: post in 3 days)
   [content structure or "generate with xhs-image-gen?"]

Reply:
  "post all" — queue all on suggested schedule
  "skip 2" — skip derivative #2
  "change 1: [text]" — edit derivative #1
  "not now" — skip everything
```

### User Responses

| User says | Action |
|-----------|--------|
| "post all" | Queue all derivatives on suggested schedule |
| "post now" | Post immediately |
| "skip 2" / "skip linkedin" | Skip specific derivative |
| "change 1: [text]" | Edit specific derivative |
| "not now" / "skip" | Skip everything |
| No reply | Do nothing. NEVER auto-post. |

---

## State File

Location: `memory/analytics/content-multiply-state.json`

```json
{
  "last_checked_at": "ISO8601",
  "thresholds": { ... },
  "multiplied": [
    {
      "source_id": "reddit-2026-01-01-001",
      "source_platform": "reddit",
      "source_metric": {"upvotes": 48},
      "detected_at": "ISO8601",
      "derivatives": [
        {
          "platform": "twitter",
          "status": "posted",
          "posted_at": "ISO8601",
          "url": "https://x.com/..."
        },
        {
          "platform": "linkedin",
          "status": "pending_approval",
          "suggested_date": "YYYY-MM-DD"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "stats": {
    "total_winners_detected": 0,
    "total_derivatives_posted": 0
  }
}
```

---

## Quality Gate

Before sending derivatives:

- [ ] Hook is adapted for the target platform (not copy-pasted from source)
- [ ] Length fits platform limits (Twitter: 280, LinkedIn: 3000, XHS: 1000 chars)
- [ ] No hype words in any derivative
- [ ] Derivatives are meaningfully different from each other
- [ ] Suggested schedule doesn't conflict with other planned posts
- [ ] Would someone who saw the original NOT feel like they're seeing the same thing?

---

## Content Flywheel

```
CREATE          MEASURE           MULTIPLY          MEASURE AGAIN
  ↓                ↓                 ↓                   ↓
Reddit post → Engagement Tracker → Content Multiply → Engagement Tracker
                (daily check)       (daily check)       (next day)
                                                         ↓
                                                    If derivative also
                                                    crosses threshold...
                                                    MULTIPLY AGAIN!
```

### Connected Skills

| Skill | Relationship |
|-------|-------------|
| **Engagement Tracker** | Provides the data (upstream) |
| **Ship Digest** | Creates original content that feeds into this engine |
| **GitHub Monitor** | Creates launch posts that can be multiplied |
| **XHS Image Gen** | Generates carousel images for XHS derivatives |

---

## Edge Cases

### No Winners This Period
Normal. Not every post will cross thresholds. Reply `HEARTBEAT_OK`.

### Too Many Winners (5+ in one day)
Prioritize by engagement magnitude. Pick top 3, save the rest for tomorrow.

### Winner Already Manually Repurposed
Check daily memory logs for same topic on multiple platforms. Skip if already repurposed.

Overview

This skill is a data-driven content multiplication engine that detects high-performing posts by engagement and generates 3–5 adapted derivatives for other platforms. It turns one proven post into platform-specific drafts and a suggested staggered schedule, so you get more reach with less guesswork. Triggers include phrases like "multiply content" and "repurpose top posts."

How this skill works

The engine reads engagement logs and identifies posts that cross configurable thresholds and are under seven days old. For each winner it determines target platforms, generates platform-tailored drafts (Twitter, LinkedIn, XHS, Reddit, DEV.to), and prepares a suggested staggered publishing schedule. It presents drafts for user approval and never auto-posts without explicit consent.

When to use it

  • You have a post that outperformed others and you want to expand reach quickly
  • You want to repurpose a Reddit comment or post into professional or social formats
  • You need consistent, low-effort cross-posting with data-backed confidence
  • You want to convert a single insight into a Twitter thread, LinkedIn post, and XHS carousel
  • You need to scale content distribution while avoiding duplication fatigue

Best practices

  • Start with low engagement thresholds for new accounts and raise monthly as you grow
  • Never publish all derivatives the same day; stagger across 2–4 days
  • Adapt tone and hook for each platform—lead with the insight, not the backstory
  • Run the quality gate: length limits, distinct phrasing, and no hype words
  • Prioritize top winners if many trigger at once and queue the rest for later

Example use cases

  • A Reddit comment with 30 upvotes is converted into a punchy Twitter thread and an expanded LinkedIn post
  • A viral Twitter reply becomes a short LinkedIn insight and a Reddit comment formatted for discussion
  • A technical Reddit post is transformed into a DEV.to article and a LinkedIn post for professional distribution
  • A detailed winner is turned into an XHS carousel (image template + slide copy) via image-gen integration
  • Multiple daily winners are ranked by engagement and the top three are queued for derivation

FAQ

Will the skill auto-post derivatives?

No. It drafts and suggests schedules but requires your approval before queuing or posting.

Can I adjust thresholds?

Yes. Thresholds are configurable and should start low for new accounts and be reviewed monthly.

How does scheduling work?

Derivatives are staggered across 2–3 days with platform priority (Twitter first, then LinkedIn, then XHS) and avoid calendar conflicts.