toc-generator

kostja94/marketing-skills · updated Apr 8, 2026

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summary

Guides TOC implementation for long-form articles, guides, and whitepapers. TOCs improve UX and SEO by enabling quick navigation and reducing bounce rates.

skill.md

Components: Table of Contents (TOC)

Guides TOC implementation for long-form articles, guides, and whitepapers. TOCs improve UX and SEO by enabling quick navigation and reducing bounce rates.

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.

Identify:

  1. Content type: Blog article, guide, whitepaper, documentation
  2. Length: TOC most valuable for 1000+ word content
  3. Platform: Web, mobile, both

Placement Strategies

Placement Best For Pros Cons
After intro Most articles Natural flow; visible early Can scroll out of view
Floating sidebar Very long content Always visible More complex; mobile challenges
Collapsible Long articles Less intrusive May be overlooked
Top of article Mobile-first Accessible on all devices Takes space

Technical Implementation

Heading Structure

  • One <h1> per page
  • <h2> for major sections
  • <h3> for subsections; avoid skipping levels
  • Headings >=15 characters for SEO

Jump Links

  • Assign unique IDs to headings (e.g., id="keyword-optimization")
  • Use kebab-case for IDs
  • Link TOC entries via anchor tags (#section-id)
  • Descriptive anchor text; include target keywords naturally

Semantic HTML

<nav aria-label="Table of contents">
  <ol>
    <li><a href="#section-1">Section Title</a></li>
  </ol>
</nav>

SEO Best Practices

Practice Purpose
Schema.org TableOfContents Help search engines understand structure
Keywords in headings Natural integration; avoid stuffing
Jump links in SERP Google may feature TOC links; increases CTR; see serp-features

UX Guidelines

Visibility & Interaction

  • Clear visual hierarchy; indent nested items
  • Highlight current section when scrolling (optional)
  • Smooth scroll behavior for jump links

Mobile

  • Minimum 16px font size
  • Touch targets >=44x44px
  • Responsive layout; consider collapsible on small screens

Accessibility

Requirement Practice
ARIA aria-label="Table of contents" on nav
Keyboard All links keyboard-accessible
Screen readers Proper heading structure; TOC aids skimming

Output Format

  • TOC structure (sections, nesting)
  • Heading/ID mapping suggestions
  • HTML/ARIA notes
  • SEO checklist

Related Skills

  • tab-accordion: Collapsible TOC uses same disclosure pattern; details/summary implementation
  • heading-structure: TOC built from heading structure
  • content-optimization: H2 structure, lists, tables for Featured Snippets
  • featured-snippet: Featured Snippet optimization; TOC supports snippet structure
  • serp-features: SERP features; jump links in results
  • article-page-generator: TOC common in long-form article pages
how to use toc-generator

How to use toc-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 toc-generator
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills --skill toc-generator

The skills CLI fetches toc-generator from GitHub repository kostja94/marketing-skills and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
4

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/toc-generator

Reload or restart Cursor to activate toc-generator. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /toc-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.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

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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. 1.Install product management skill
  2. 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
  3. 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
  4. 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
  5. 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
  6. 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
  7. 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

  1. 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
  2. 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
  3. 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
  4. 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation

Discussion

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general reviews

Ratings

4.740 reviews
  • Min Ramirez· Dec 16, 2024

    toc-generator has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • Ganesh Mohane· Dec 4, 2024

    Keeps context tight: toc-generator is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • Nikhil Sethi· Dec 4, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: toc-generator is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • Rahul Santra· Nov 23, 2024

    Registry listing for toc-generator matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • Arya Nasser· Nov 23, 2024

    We added toc-generator from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • Lucas Reddy· Nov 19, 2024

    I recommend toc-generator for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • Min Gill· Nov 7, 2024

    toc-generator fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • Lucas Jackson· Oct 26, 2024

    We added toc-generator from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • Pratham Ware· Oct 14, 2024

    toc-generator reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • Min Iyer· Oct 14, 2024

    toc-generator fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

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