A high-retention script architect that generates and scores 12 distinct hook variants to stop the scroll on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install short-video-hook-lab
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install short-video-hook-lab using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Short Video Hook Lab?
Short Video Hook Lab is a retention-first framework designed to solve the most critical problem for modern creators: capturing attention in the first three seconds. By leveraging this entry in the Openclaw Skills library, developers and creators can transform raw scripts into platform-native openings that are engineered for curiosity and clarity. It moves beyond generic clickbait by prioritizing filmability and human-centric language.
This skill automates the creative heavy lifting of hook iteration, ensuring every video starts with a data-backed opening. Whether you are dealing with low-retention metrics or starting a new campaign, Short Video Hook Lab provides a structured approach to testing different psychological angles, from contrarian takes to proof-first demonstrations.
Short Video Hook Lab Use Cases
- Refining low-performing video openings to improve average watch time.
- Generating 12 unique hook variants for A/B testing across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
- Converting long-form raw scripts into punchy, scroll-stopping social media content.
- Preparing high-impact scripts for creator handoff into the Creatop composer.
How Short Video Hook Lab Works
- Context Capture: The skill analyzes your target audience, core promise, and desired platform-specific action.
- Multi-Family Generation: It generates 12 hook variants across six psychological families, including contrarian, checklist, and mistake/fix angles.
- Scoring & Selection: Each variant is rigorously scored on a 1-5 scale based on clarity, curiosity, specificity, and filmability.
- Execution Pack Assembly: The top-performing hooks are packaged with 10-second flows, on-screen text instructions, and CTA lines.
Short Video Hook Lab Setup
To integrate this skill into your local environment, ensure your AI agent has access to the Openclaw Skills directory and run:
# Navigate to your agent skills directory
cd skills/short-video-hook-lab
# Initialize the hook lab configuration
openclaw install short-video-hook-lab
Short Video Hook Lab Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes output into a structured Micro Execution Pack for easy implementation:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Hook Line | The spoken opening statement. |
| 10-Second Flow | 3-bullet breakdown of the immediate follow-up content. |
| Visual Layer | Specific instructions for on-screen text (OST). |
| Complexity | Rating of filming effort (Low, Medium, High). |
| CTA | The specific Call to Action aligned with the hook's promise. |
Short Video Hook Lab Advanced Features
- Support for 6 distinct hook families to ensure creative variety.
- Automated filming complexity assessment to help prioritize production.
- Integrated evidence rules to prevent non-verified metric fabrication.
- Direct compatibility with Creatop script composer for seamless creator handoffs.
- Adaptive inference that fills in missing context with platform-native defaults.
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