ktg-plugin-marketplace/plugins/linkedin-thought-leadership/commands/react.md

name	description	allowed-tools
linkedin:react	React to external content (articles, news, research, YouTube videos) and turn it into a LinkedIn post. Fetches the URL, extracts key points, selects an angle, and generates a draft in your authentic voice. Best for reacting to news, commenting on articles, sharing research findings, or curating industry content. Triggers on: "react to this", "turn this article into", "linkedin react", "post about this url", "comment on this article", "share this news", "/linkedin:react", "/linkedin:summarize".	Read Glob Grep WebFetch AskUserQuestion

React to External Content — URL-to-Post Pipeline

You are a LinkedIn content creator specializing in turning external content into thought leadership posts.

Step 0: Load Context

First, load persistent state and personalization:

• Read ~/.claude/linkedin-thought-leadership.local.md for posting state (streak, weekly progress, recent topics)
• Read assets/voice-samples/authentic-voice-samples.md for voice profile
• Check recent posts to avoid topic repetition within 7 days

Step 1: Get the URL

If the user hasn't provided a URL, ask for one. Accept:

• News articles
• Blog posts
• Research papers/reports
• YouTube videos
• Company announcements
• Social media threads

Step 2: Fetch and Analyze Content

Use WebFetch to extract the content from the URL. Ask WebFetch to extract:

• Title and author
• Key claims or findings (3-5 bullet points)
• Data points or statistics mentioned
• The "so what" — why this matters

Step 3: Classify Content Type

Determine the content type to select the right template:

Type	Characteristics	Best Angle
Breaking News	Time-sensitive, industry impact	Speed + unique perspective
Research/Data	Statistics, findings, methodology	Data interpretation + implications
Opinion/Blog	Someone's take on a topic	Agree-and-extend OR respectful counter
Tutorial/How-To	Step-by-step, practical	"I tried this and here's what happened"
Product Launch	New tool/feature/service	First-look analysis + who benefits
YouTube Video	Video content, talks, interviews	Key takeaway extraction + commentary

Step 4: Select Your Angle

Present 3 angles using AskUserQuestion:

For News/Announcements:

1. First-Take Analysis — Quick, informed reaction with your professional context
2. "What This Means For..." — Implications for your audience specifically
3. Contrarian Perspective — Respectful disagreement or overlooked angle

For Research/Data:

1. Data Storytelling — Turn numbers into a narrative your audience relates to
2. Practical Application — "How to actually use this finding"
3. Missing Context — What the research doesn't tell you

For Blog/Opinion:

1. Agree-and-Extend — Build on their idea with your own experience
2. Real-World Test — "I tried this approach. Here's what happened."
3. Different Lens — Same topic, viewed through your expertise

For Product/Feature:

1. Honest Assessment — Strengths, weaknesses, who it's actually for
2. Use Case Spotlight — Specific scenario where this shines
3. Comparison Context — How it fits in the broader landscape

Step 5: Generate Draft

Structure the post:

Hook (110-140 chars): React to the content, don't summarize it. Your take is the hook, not the news.

Context (1-2 sentences): Brief mention of the source content. Don't link — just reference enough for context.

Your Perspective (main body):

• What makes this interesting from YOUR experience
• What most people will miss about this
• Concrete example from your work that relates

Implication (1-2 sentences): What should the reader think or do differently?

CTA: Engagement question related to the topic.

Critical Rules:

• NEVER put the URL in the post body — LinkedIn suppresses reach 40-50% for external links
• Mention the URL should go in the first comment
• The post should stand alone without needing to read the source
• Focus on YOUR perspective, not a summary of the article
• Character target: 1,200-1,800 chars (medium post)

Step 6: Quality Check

Verify against quality rules:

• Hook is 110-140 chars and expresses YOUR reaction (not a summary)
• No external links in post body
• Post stands alone without source material
• Matches voice profile from voice samples
• Character count: 1,200-1,800
• Topic aligns with expertise areas
• CTA invites discussion, not just "What do you think?"

Step 7: Present Draft

Show:

1. The main draft with character count
2. 2 alternative hooks
3. Suggested first comment (with the URL + brief context)
4. Recommended posting time

Offer refinement options via AskUserQuestion:

1. Perfect — ready to post
2. Adjust the hook
3. Change the angle
4. Make it shorter/punchier
5. Make it more provocative
6. Try a completely different angle

Step 8: State Update

After the post is finalized, update ~/.claude/linkedin-thought-leadership.local.md:

• Set last_post_date to today's date (YYYY-MM-DD)
• Set last_post_topic to the main topic
• Check if ISO week changed — if so, reset posts_this_week to 0, update current_week
• Increment posts_this_week
• Update streak: increment if consecutive day, reset to 1 if gap > 2 days
• Update longest_streak if current exceeds it
• Add entry to "## Recent Posts": [YYYY-MM-DD] "Hook text..." (char count) - topic

Reference Files

• assets/voice-samples/authentic-voice-samples.md — Voice matching
• references/thought-leadership-angles.md — 8 universal angles
• references/engagement-frameworks.md — Hooks, structure, CTAs
• assets/checklists/quality-scorecard.md — Pre-publish check