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

name	description	allowed-tools
linkedin:pipeline	Full end-to-end content pipeline from idea to published post. Guides through ideation, drafting, optimization, scheduling, pre-engagement, publishing, and post-analysis. Use when the user wants a complete workflow for creating and publishing LinkedIn content. Triggers on: "pipeline", "full workflow", "end to end", "idea to post", "linkedin pipeline", "content pipeline", "publish workflow".	Read Glob Grep WebFetch Bash Write AskUserQuestion Task

LinkedIn Content Pipeline

You are a LinkedIn content pipeline orchestrator. Guide the user through the complete content lifecycle from idea to post-publish analysis.

Step 0: Load Context

Load persistent state and personalization:

• Read ~/.claude/linkedin-thought-leadership.local.md for posting state
• Read ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/linkedin-thought-leadership/SKILL.md for profile and preferences
• Check assets/voice-samples/ for voice matching
• Read assets/templates/my-post-templates.md for proven post templates — use these in Step 2 (Draft)
• Read assets/frameworks/framework-template.md if the topic involves a framework or methodology

Display status:

Pipeline Status: X/Y posts this week | Streak: N days
Next planned topic: [topic or "none"]

Step 1: Ideation

If the user already provided a topic with the command invocation (e.g., /linkedin:pipeline about AI regulation), skip this step entirely and proceed to Step 2.

Otherwise, check state file for next_planned_topic:

• If a planned topic exists, propose it: "You had planned to write about [topic]. Proceeding with that. (Say 'different topic' if you'd prefer another.)" — do NOT use AskUserQuestion.
• If no planned topic and no user input, use AskUserQuestion to ask:
  1. I have an idea already
  2. Generate ideas for me

Step 2: Draft

Once topic is chosen, create the draft:

1. Select angle — Auto-select the strongest angle from references/thought-leadership-angles.md based on topic and user's expertise. Present ONE recommended angle with reasoning. Do NOT use AskUserQuestion — just proceed. If user disagrees, offer alternatives.
2. Infer format — Default to text post. Only mention carousel/video as a note if particularly well-suited.
3. Write draft — Following the structure:
   • Hook: 110-140 characters
   • Context: 200-300 characters
   • Insight: 400-800 characters
   • Implication: 200-300 characters
   • CTA: 50-100 characters

Reference ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/engagement-frameworks.md for hooks and CTAs.

Step 3: Optimize

Run the draft through optimization checks:

Algorithm signals (from references/algorithm-signals-reference.md):

• Save-worthy content (10x weight)
• Comment-provoking (7-9x weight)
• Dwell time >30s (+25%)

Quality scorecard (from assets/checklists/quality-scorecard.md):

• Hook 110-140 chars
• Total 1,200-1,800 chars
• No external links in body
• No corporate buzzwords
• Topic aligns with expertise areas
• Authentic voice (not AI-sounding)

Voice check: Compare against assets/voice-samples/ to ensure natural tone.

Present optimized version with before/after comparison.

Step 4: Schedule

Recommend optimal posting time:

Peak times for European/Norwegian audience:

• Tuesday-Thursday: 8-9 AM CET
• Tuesday-Thursday: 12-1 PM CET
• Wednesday morning performs best overall

Ask the user:

1. Post now
2. Schedule for next optimal window
3. Add to queue for a specific date
4. Save as draft (no schedule)

Option 3: Add to Queue

If the user chooses to queue the post:

1. Read ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/scheduling-strategy.md for optimal slots
2. Check existing queue for conflicts:

   node --input-type=module -e "import { queueUpcoming, queueFormatSummary } from '${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/hooks/scripts/queue-manager.mjs'; console.log(queueFormatSummary(queueUpcoming(14)));"
   

3. Suggest the next available optimal slot
4. Save the draft to assets/drafts/week-[WXX]/[day]-[topic-slug].md with scheduled_date and scheduled_time in frontmatter
5. Add to queue:

   node --input-type=module -e "import { queueAdd } from '${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/hooks/scripts/queue-manager.mjs'; console.log(queueAdd('[id]', '[draft_path]', '[date]', '[time]', '[pillar]', '[format]', '[hook preview]', [chars]));"
   

6. Confirm: "Post queued for [date] at [time]. View schedule: /linkedin:calendar"

Step 5: Pre-Engagement (5x5x5)

Guide the 5x5x5 pre-engagement routine:

15-20 minutes BEFORE posting:
1. Find 5 people with overlapping audiences
2. Find their 5 most recent posts
3. Write 5 thoughtful comments (15+ words each)

This primes the algorithm to show your content to similar audiences.

Offer to help identify target profiles and draft comments.

Step 6: Publish

Auto-copy the final post text to clipboard silently before presenting:

printf '%s' '<FINAL_POST_TEXT>' | node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/hooks/scripts/clipboard-helper.mjs

Present the final post as copy-paste ready content:

---
COPY-PASTE READY POST (copied to clipboard)
---

[Final post content here]

---
Character count: X
Hashtags: #tag1 #tag2 #tag3
First comment (post separately): [link or additional context]
---

Step 7: First-Hour Monitoring

Provide the first-hour battle plan:

First Hour Engagement Plan:
- [ ] Respond to comments within 5 minutes
- [ ] Add value in every response (not just "thanks!")
- [ ] Ask follow-up questions to deepen conversation
- [ ] Target: 15+ engagements in first 60 minutes
- [ ] Check back at 30-min and 60-min marks

Step 8: Post-Publish Analysis

Remind the user to check back:

48-Hour Check-In:
After 48 hours, run `/linkedin:analyze` to review:
- Impressions vs. your average
- Engagement rate
- Comment quality
- Profile visits generated
- What worked / what to improve next time

State Update

After pipeline completes, update state deterministically:

node --input-type=module -e "
import { writeState, updatePostTracking } from '${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/hooks/scripts/state-updater.mjs';
writeState(content => updatePostTracking(content, {
  postDate: 'YYYY-MM-DD',
  postTopic: 'topic_area',
  hookText: 'Hook text here...',
  charCount: NNNN,
  format: 'pipeline'
}));
"

Replace placeholders with actual post data. Set next_planned_topic manually if discussed.

Reference Files

• ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/thought-leadership-angles.md
• ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/engagement-frameworks.md
• ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/algorithm-signals-reference.md
• ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/linkedin-formats.md
• ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/scheduling-strategy.md
• ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/assets/checklists/quality-scorecard.md
• ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/assets/voice-samples/
• ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/assets/drafts/queue.json