tiktok-captions
kostja94/marketing-skills
Create TikTok captions, scripts, and video specs optimized for engagement and discoverability.
What is tiktok-captions?
Generates publish-ready TikTok captions and video scripts with hooks, context, and CTAs. Use when creating TikTok content, captions, scripts, or optimizing videos for the platform. Covers caption structure, video specifications, and best practices for maximum watch time and SEO.
- Generate attention-grabbing hooks (5-7 words) that stop scrolling
- Create caption structure with hook, context, and CTA for 12-20% watch time increase
- Provide video specifications (9:16 aspect ratio, 1080x1920px, MP4/MOV format)
- Recommend optimal video length by content type (15-60 sec for tips, 1-3 min for tutorials)
- Suggest niche-relevant hashtags (3-5) to improve search visibility
- Ensure captions work for muted viewing (80%+ watch without sound)
How to install tiktok-captions
npx skills add https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills --skill tiktok-captionsHow to use tiktok-captions
- 1.Provide your video topic, target audience, or content idea
- 2.Specify video length (15-60 sec, 1-3 min, or 3-10 min)
- 3.Receive caption with hook, context, and CTA
- 4.Get video script (if applicable) and technical specs (resolution, format, file size)
- 5.Review suggested hashtags and implement captions with strong contrast for muted viewing
Use cases
- Create captions for product demos or Etsy shop promotions
- Write scripts for quick tips or humor videos (15-60 seconds)
- Develop tutorial or storytelling content (1-3 minutes)
- Optimize existing video content with keyword-rich captions
- Generate hooks and CTAs to increase engagement and click-throughs
- Content creators and TikTok marketers
- Copy agents generating captions and scripts
- Video agents handling format and length specifications
- Design agents creating thumbnails and visual content
- E-commerce sellers promoting products on TikTok
tiktok-captions FAQ
Captions drive SEO, improve accessibility, and increase watch time by 12-20%. 80%+ of viewers watch without sound, so captions are critical for engagement.
A strong hook is 5-7 words that create curiosity or grab attention immediately. Examples: 'Stop scrolling if you sell on Etsy,' 'This took me 47 attempts,' or 'Wait for the final result.'
Use 15-60 seconds for quick tips and humor, 1-3 minutes for tutorials and storytelling, and 3-10 minutes for deep dives. Longer format performs well on TikTok.
Use 9:16 portrait aspect ratio, 1080x1920px resolution, MP4 or MOV format with H.264 video and AAC audio. Keep file size under 5MB for Android or 88MB for iOS.
Yes, TikTok's built-in auto-captions are algorithm-rewarded. Edit them for accuracy and ensure strong font/background contrast for readability on mobile devices.
Full instructions (SKILL.md)
Source of truth, from kostja94/marketing-skills.
name: tiktok-captions description: When the user wants to create TikTok video captions, scripts, or optimize for TikTok. Also use when the user mentions "TikTok post," "TikTok caption," "TikTok video," "post to TikTok," "TikTok script," "TikTok content," "TikTok copy," "TikTok hashtags," or "TikTok marketing." For TikTok ads, use tiktok-ads. metadata: version: 1.0.1
Platforms: TikTok
Guides TikTok caption and video script creation. Use for generating publish-ready captions and video specs. Suitable for copy agents, video agents (format, length), and design agents (thumbnail).
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.
Output: Publish-Ready Copy
This skill enables agents to generate TikTok captions and video scripts. Captions drive SEO, accessibility, and watch time (12-20% increase with captions). 80%+ watch without sound.
Caption Structure
| Element | Length | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Hook | 5-7 words | Grab attention; create curiosity |
| Context | 1-2 sentences | Size, price, backstory--info video doesn't show |
| CTA | Optional | "Save this," "Link in bio" |
Hook examples: "Stop scrolling if you sell on Etsy," "This took me 47 attempts," "Wait for the final result"
Video Specs (for Video Agents)
| Spec | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 (portrait) | Standard; fills mobile |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px | Recommended |
| Length | 3 sec - 10 min | 15-60 sec for tips; 1-3 min for tutorials |
| Format | MP4, MOV | H.264, AAC |
| File size | <=5MB (Android), <=88MB (iOS) | Varies by device |
Caption Best Practices
- Contrast: Strong font/background contrast; 75% watch mute
- Auto-captions: TikTok's built-in; algorithm rewards; edit for accuracy
- Keywords: Improve search visibility
- Readability: Test on multiple devices
Content by Length
| Length | Use |
|---|---|
| 15-60 sec | Quick tips, humor, hooks |
| 1-3 min | Tutorials, storytelling |
| 3-10 min | Deep dives (longer format) |
Output Format
When generating TikTok content, provide:
- Caption (hook + context + CTA)
- Video script (if video agent)
- Video specs (9:16, 1080x1920, length)
- Hashtags (3-5; niche-relevant)
Related Skills
- tiktok-ads: Paid promotion on TikTok; In-Feed, Spark Ads (boost organic); video specs and captions align with organic content
- influencer-marketing: TikTok is key influencer platform
- twitter-x-posts: Cross-posting short-form video
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