First Touch
Writes first cold emails for B2B outbound campaigns.
git clone https://github.com/Cold-IQ/ColdIQ-s-GTM-Skills.gitDescription
Writes first cold emails for B2B outbound campaigns. Use when the user asks to "write a cold email", "draft an outreach email", "create a first touch", "email 1", "initial email", "opening email", "first email in sequence", or needs help choosing a cold email framework. Also triggers on "cold email copy", "outbound email template", "how to start a cold email". Do NOT use for follow-up emails, r...
What this skill does
- 1Writes first cold emails in 60-90 words using one of eight proven frameworks matched to the target persona and available signal.
- 2Selects the right opening angle based on a trigger: recent company news, hiring signals, peer proof, or a quantified pain point.
- 3Applies a strict structure: trigger or observation, assumption, specific social proof with numbers, and a single soft CTA.
- 4Differentiates between ATL and BTL targeting and routes to the appropriate messaging approach before drafting.
- 5Draws on 23 first-touch templates and 7 ColdIQ Email 1 variations derived from analysis of 250K+ emails.
When to use
- You need to write Email 1 for a new campaign and want a framework rather than a blank page.
- Your existing first-touch templates are getting low reply rates and you want to test a different angle.
- You have a specific signal (funding announcement, job posting, LinkedIn post) and want to build an email around it.
- You need to quickly produce first-touch copy for multiple personas or segments in the same campaign.
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Frequently asked questions
What is First Touch?
First Touch is a Claude Code skill for outbound by Sacha Ranasinghe (ColdIQ). Writes first cold emails for B2B outbound campaigns.
When should I use First Touch?
You need to write Email 1 for a new campaign and want a framework rather than a blank page. Your existing first-touch templates are getting low reply rates and you want to test a different angle.
How do I install First Touch?
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 First Touch 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.