What it does
Email Drafter turns rough notes, bullet points, or plain-English intent into polished, ready-to-send emails. It reads the context you provide — the recipient's relationship to you, the purpose of the message, any relevant facts — and selects the right register, structure, and length automatically.
The skill produces a complete draft including a suggested subject line, greeting, body paragraphs, and sign-off. It also offers up to two alternative subject lines so you can pick the best fit for your audience.
Example prompts
# Formal decline Draft a formal email declining a vendor proposal. Key points: appreciated the effort, budget constraints, open to revisiting next quarter. # Friendly follow-up Write a friendly follow-up to a client I met at a conference last week. Mention the project we discussed and suggest a 30-minute call.
Tone options
Specify your desired tone with a single word in your prompt or use the --tone flag:
- formal — professional language, third-person titles, conservative structure
- friendly — conversational, first-name basis, warmer closing
- urgent — concise, action-first, clear deadline stated upfront
- diplomatic — careful phrasing for difficult messages (feedback, complaints, rejections)
- persuasive — benefit-led structure, compelling call to action
Output structure
Every draft follows a consistent format so you can review and edit quickly:
Subject: [Primary suggestion] Alt subjects: [Option 2] | [Option 3] --- [Greeting] [Body — 2-4 paragraphs] [Call to action or next step] [Sign-off] [Name placeholder]
Configuration flags
# Set tone explicitly Draft email --tone=formal # Keep under a specific word count Draft email --max-words=120 # Reply context — attach the original email for reference Draft a reply to: [paste original email]
Tip: For best results, include the recipient's role or your relationship ("my manager", "a cold prospect", "a long-term client") and any facts that must appear in the email. The more context you give, the more accurate the tone and content will be.
Installation
npx skills add user/email-drafter
Frequently asked questions
Can it draft replies to existing threads?
Yes. Paste the original email (or the relevant portion) into your prompt and ask for a reply. The skill reads the prior context to maintain thread consistency, mirror the other party's formality level, and address specific points they raised.
Does it support languages other than English?
The skill can draft emails in any language Claude supports. Add --lang=French (or whichever language you need) to your prompt, or simply write your notes in that language and the skill will match.
Can I use my own signature template?
The skill leaves the sign-off area as a placeholder ([Name], [Title]) by default. You can tell it your exact signature block in the prompt and it will include it verbatim at the end of every draft.