sidebar-generator▌
kostja94/marketing-skills · updated Apr 8, 2026
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Guides sidebar design for content sites (blogs, docs). ~80% of users focus on the left; sidebars influence flow but can hurt conversion if overused. Posts without sidebars show 3.1x higher conversion; bottom-right sticky CTAs outperform sidebars (5.62% vs 0.58% CTR).
Components: Sidebar
Guides sidebar design for content sites (blogs, docs). ~80% of users focus on the left; sidebars influence flow but can hurt conversion if overused. Posts without sidebars show 3.1x higher conversion; bottom-right sticky CTAs outperform sidebars (5.62% vs 0.58% CTR).
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.
Initial Assessment
Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read it for content structure and conversion goals.
Identify:
- Content type: Blog, docs, e-commerce
- Primary goal: Navigation, CTA, related content
- Mobile: Collapse to hamburger or hide on small screens
Best Practices
Placement
- Left sidebar: Prime for nav; 80% of users focus left
- Right sidebar: Secondary content, ads, related posts
- Static vs sticky: Static for content-focused; sticky for persistent CTA (subscription, cart)
Conversion Reality
| Approach | Typical result |
|---|---|
| Sidebar CTA | <1% opt-in for blog sidebars |
| In-content CTA | 3x+ higher conversion |
| Bottom-right sticky | 5.62% CTR vs 0.58% sidebar |
| No sidebar | 3.1x higher conversion vs with sidebar |
Recommendation: Prefer in-content CTAs or bottom-right sticky over sidebar CTAs. Use sidebar for nav and discovery, not primary conversion.
Widget Guidelines
- One high-value CTA max; avoid clutter
- Social proof: Testimonials, logos
- Popular/related posts: Discovery, internal linking
- Avoid: Too many ads, affiliate links; reduces trust and speed
Mobile
- Collapse: Hamburger or off-canvas drawer
- 57%+ mobile traffic: Responsive design non-negotiable
- Reduce clutter: Hide or simplify sidebar on small screens
Output Format
- Placement (left/right, static/sticky)
- Widget list (nav, CTA, related, social proof)
- Mobile behavior
- Conversion note (in-content vs sidebar CTA)
Related Skills
- toc-generator: TOC often in sidebar for long content
- cta-generator: Sidebar CTA (use sparingly)
- newsletter-signup-generator: Sidebar signup; consider in-content instead
- internal-links: Related posts in sidebar
How to use sidebar-generator on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add sidebar-generator
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches sidebar-generator from GitHub repository kostja94/marketing-skills and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate sidebar-generator. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /sidebar-generator) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
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Use Cases▌
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Stakeholder Communication
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
- ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
- ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
- ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Installation Steps
- 1.Install product management skill
- 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
- 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
- 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
- 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
- 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
- 7.Share effective prompts with product team
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
- ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
- ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
- ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
- ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
- +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
- +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
- +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
- +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
- +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition
✗ Don't
- −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
- −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
- −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
- −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
- −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
- ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
- ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
- ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
Learning Path▌
- 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
- 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
- 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
- 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★31 reviews- ★★★★★Mia Kim· Nov 11, 2024
Keeps context tight: sidebar-generator is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Diya Torres· Nov 3, 2024
sidebar-generator is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Diya Anderson· Oct 22, 2024
Keeps context tight: sidebar-generator is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Kofi Anderson· Oct 2, 2024
sidebar-generator is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Sep 21, 2024
sidebar-generator has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Neel Johnson· Sep 17, 2024
sidebar-generator has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Aisha Sharma· Sep 13, 2024
sidebar-generator reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Zaid Thompson· Sep 5, 2024
Useful defaults in sidebar-generator — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Aug 12, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: sidebar-generator is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Ira Mehta· Aug 8, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: sidebar-generator is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
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