OutboundCold · Email

Cold Email

Expert cold email strategist for B2B outbound campaigns.

by Sacha Ranasinghe (ColdIQ)·none (all rights reserved by default)·135 on GitHub·updated 2026-02-19
git clone https://github.com/Cold-IQ/ColdIQ-s-GTM-Skills.git

Description

Expert cold email strategist for B2B outbound campaigns. Use when the user asks about cold email writing, email sequences, email deliverability, domain warmup, SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup, email personalization, cold email templates, email copywriting frameworks, email compliance (CAN-SPAM, GDPR), bounce management, inbox placement, email infrastructure, sequencing tools (Instantly, Smartlead, Lemlist...

What this skill does

  1. 1Routes any cold email question to the correct sub-skill: first-touch, follow-up, re-engagement, subject lines, personalization, ATL/BTL messaging, copywriting, or email infrastructure.
  2. 2Applies cross-cutting deliverability standards to all outreach: 60-90 word limit, plain text only, one CTA, 3-email sequences, 100% email verification before sending.
  3. 3Enforces signal-based outreach principles: signal-based campaigns achieve 18-22% reply rates vs. cold-only baseline.
  4. 4Guides sequencing tool selection (SmartLead, Instantly, Lemlist, Apollo, HeyReach) based on volume, channel mix, and automation needs.
  5. 5Provides strategic guidance on TAM reuse, Golden ICP definition, and benchmark targets drawn from analysis of 10M+ cold emails.

When to use

  • You have a cold email question but aren't sure whether it's a copywriting, deliverability, infrastructure, or sequencing problem.
  • You want a single entry point that routes to the right cold email expertise based on what you actually need.
  • You're building or auditing a full cold email program and need orchestrated guidance across multiple components.
  • Your campaign performance is below benchmark and you want a structured diagnosis before changing anything.

Tools used

Apollo· EnrichmentLemlist· OutboundSmartlead· OutboundHeyReach· OutboundLinkedIn· Social

Best for

Sales Development Rep

Format

FrameworkTemplateWorkflowAnalyzerPlaybook

Frequently asked questions

What is Cold Email?

Cold Email is a Claude Code skill for outbound by Sacha Ranasinghe (ColdIQ). Expert cold email strategist for B2B outbound campaigns.

When should I use Cold Email?

You have a cold email question but aren't sure whether it's a copywriting, deliverability, infrastructure, or sequencing problem. You want a single entry point that routes to the right cold email expertise based on what you actually need.

How do I install Cold Email?

Run the install command (git clone https://github.com/Cold-IQ/ColdIQ-s-GTM-Skills.git). Once the skill is in place, Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches what it does.

Is Cold Email free to use?

The source is public on GitHub (Cold-IQ/ColdIQ-s-GTM-Skills), but the repository has no open-source license, so reuse rights stay with the author.

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