Agent skill · marketing growth · kostja94
social-share-generator
When the user wants to add, optimize, or audit social share buttons (share article to X, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.). Also use when the user mentions "share buttons," "social share," "share to X," "share to LinkedIn," "social sharing," "share icons," "share widget," "native share," "Web Share API," or "share intent URLs." For link previews, use open-graph.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific share URL patterns and platform guidelines that enhance social sharing capabilities beyond generic knowledge.
What it needs
About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-06-09. 860 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Components: Social Share Buttons Guides implementation of share buttons that let users share the current page (article, post, product) to social platforms. Distinct from social profile links (footer links to your brand's X, LinkedIn, etc.) — share buttons share this content. 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. Scope Share buttons: Share current page URL to X, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc. Not social profile links (e.g. "Follow us on X") — those live in footer/nav Why It Matters Websites with visible social share icons tend to see higher social engagement Share buttons amplify reach; Open Graph and Twitter Cards control preview — see open-graph, twitter-cards Placement (Article Pages) Fewer, better-placed buttons outperform scattered placement. Research: removing 80% of buttons and repositioning the remaining 20% at high-emotion moments can 3× conversion on share actions. Placement Best For Notes ----------- ---------- ------- After first paragraph Most articles Catches speed-readers; visible early Sticky sidebar Long-form (desktop) Always visible; consider hiding on mobile Below title / hero Short posts High visibility End of article All Natural completion point; pair with CTA Mid-article (after key insight) Long content Place at friction points (after surprising stat, before CTA) Avoid: Dozens of icons; every platform when audience uses 2–3. Choose 3–5 platforms that match your audience (e.g. B2B: X, LinkedIn; B2C: X, Facebook, WhatsApp). …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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