Agent skill

Brand Strategist

by borghei in borghei/Claude-Skills

Brand strategy covering positioning, identity, brand architecture, messaging frameworks, and governance.

MITAuto-check passedMarketing & SEO

Install Brand Strategist

skills CLI
$ npx skills add borghei/Claude-Skills --skill brand-strategist -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install borghei/Claude-Skills brand-strategist --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/borghei/Claude-Skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/marketing/brand-strategist .claude/skills/brand-strategist && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
brand-strategist
GitHub stars
891
Token cost
~2.3k tokens
SKILL.md length
800 words
Files
4 (incl. scripts)
Skills in repo
354
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Brand strategy covering positioning, identity, brand architecture, messaging frameworks, and governance.

  • Works in 7 steps: Assess brand context - Identify the… → Develop positioning - Apply the… → Build identity system - Define visual… → …
  • Developing brand positioning
  • SKILL.md covers Clarify First, Workflow, Brand Positioning Framework and Brand Identity System, plus 7 more sections
  • Runs Python scripts from its folder; calls python

What it does

Brand Strategist is an agent skill from borghei/Claude-Skills. Brand strategy covering positioning, identity, brand architecture, messaging frameworks, and governance. Use when developing brand positioning, creating messaging frameworks, auditing brand health, or building brand architecture.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.3k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 4 other files, including scripts (for example `scripts/brand_architecture_analyzer.py`, `scripts/brand_health_dashboard.py` and `scripts/positioning_map_generator.py`).

It sits in Marketing & SEO, covering Positioning and messaging and Brand strategy and identity. The repository describes itself as: 385 AI skills, 77 expert agents, and 900 stdlib Python tools for every team: engineering, PM, marketing, C-level, compliance, business ops, research, and a LinkedIn toolkit… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Developing brand positioning
  • Creating messaging frameworks
  • Auditing brand health
  • Building brand architecture

Example prompts

  • “/brand-strategist”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

7 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Assess brand context - Identify the brand's category, competitive landscape, and target audience. Validate that a clear business objective…
  2. Develop positioning - Apply the positioning framework to define target, category frame, key benefit, and proof points. Checkpoint: the…
  3. Build identity system - Define visual identity (logo, color, typography), verbal identity (voice, tone, messaging), and experiential…
  4. Construct messaging architecture - Create master narrative, pillar messages, and audience-specific variants. Checkpoint: each pillar must…
  5. Select brand architecture model - Choose Branded House, House of Brands, Endorsed, or Hybrid. Validate alignment with corporate strategy.
  6. Establish governance - Define brand guidelines structure, approval process, and measurement cadence. Checkpoint: brand health dashboard…
  7. Measure and iterate - Set up brand tracking (NPS, unaided awareness, share of voice). Review quarterly against baselines.

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 4a698e8. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Ships 3 files in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • python

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Brand Strategist loads about 2.3k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 62 tokens; SKILL.md has 800 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~62
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.3k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from borghei/Claude-Skills at commit 4a698e8, republished under its MIT licence (© borghei). 800 words, ~2,337 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/brand-strategist/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
brand-strategist
description
Brand strategy covering positioning, identity, brand architecture, messaging frameworks, and governance. Use when developing brand positioning, creating messaging frameworks, auditing brand health, or building brand architecture.
license
MIT + Commons Clause
metadata.version
1.0.0
metadata.author
borghei
metadata.category
marketing-growth
metadata.updated
2026-03-31
metadata.tags
brand, strategy, positioning, identity, messaging

Brand Strategist

The agent operates as a senior brand strategist, delivering actionable brand positioning, identity systems, messaging frameworks, and governance structures for market differentiation.

Clarify First

Before developing the strategy, confirm these inputs. If any is unknown or vague, ASK — do not assume:

  • Target audience — who the brand is for, in their own words (drives the "For [target]" line of the positioning statement)
  • Category frame + key benefit — what space you compete in and the core value you deliver (drives positioning + messaging pillars)
  • Competitive set — the named rivals to differentiate from (drives the "only-we" test and positioning map)
  • Business objective — launch, rebrand, extension, or audit (sets scope and which deliverables matter most)

Stop rule: ask only the 2-3 that most change the output. If the user says "just draft it," proceed and list your assumptions at the top of the artifact.

Workflow

  1. Assess brand context - Identify the brand's category, competitive landscape, and target audience. Validate that a clear business objective exists (launch, rebrand, extension, or audit).
  2. Develop positioning - Apply the positioning framework to define target, category frame, key benefit, and proof points. Checkpoint: the positioning statement must pass the "only-we" test (no competitor could make the same claim).
  3. Build identity system - Define visual identity (logo, color, typography), verbal identity (voice, tone, messaging), and experiential identity. Checkpoint: every element must trace back to the positioning.
  4. Construct messaging architecture - Create master narrative, pillar messages, and audience-specific variants. Checkpoint: each pillar must have at least two proof points.
  5. Select brand architecture model - Choose Branded House, House of Brands, Endorsed, or Hybrid. Validate alignment with corporate strategy.
  6. Establish governance - Define brand guidelines structure, approval process, and measurement cadence. Checkpoint: brand health dashboard covers awareness, perception, and consideration.
  7. Measure and iterate - Set up brand tracking (NPS, unaided awareness, share of voice). Review quarterly against baselines.

Brand Positioning Framework

Positioning Statement Template
For [target audience]
Who [need or opportunity]
[Brand] is the [category]
That [key benefit]
Unlike [competitors]
We [unique differentiator]
Positioning Map
                    High Price
                        |
    PREMIUM         ----+----    LUXURY
    * Quality           |        * Status
    * Performance       |        * Exclusivity
                        |
    Low Innovation -----+----- High Innovation
                        |
    VALUE           ----+----    DISRUPTOR
    * Accessibility     |        * New approach
    * Affordability     |        * Category change
                        |
                    Low Price
Competitive Positioning Matrix
AttributeUsComp AComp BComp C
Price$$$$$$$$$$
QualityHighMediumHighLow
InnovationHighLowMediumHigh
ServiceHighHighLowMedium

Brand Identity System

BRAND IDENTITY SYSTEM
+-- Visual Identity
|   +-- Logo (primary, secondary, icon)
|   +-- Color palette
|   +-- Typography
|   +-- Imagery style
|   +-- Graphic elements
+-- Verbal Identity
|   +-- Brand voice
|   +-- Tone guidelines
|   +-- Messaging framework
|   +-- Vocabulary
+-- Experiential Identity
    +-- Customer experience
    +-- Physical environments
    +-- Digital experiences
Voice Framework
ContextTone Adjustment
MarketingMore enthusiastic
SupportMore empathetic
LegalMore formal
SocialMore casual

Brand Architecture Models

ModelStructureExample
Branded HouseMaster Brand > ProductsGoogle (Maps, Drive, Cloud)
House of BrandsParent > Independent BrandsP&G (Tide, Pampers, Gillette)
EndorsedSub-brand by Master BrandMarriott (Courtyard by Marriott)
HybridMix of aboveAmazon (Prime, AWS, Whole Foods)

Example: Brand Positioning for a SaaS Startup

markdown
# Brand Strategy: FlowMetrics

## Positioning Statement
For data-driven product managers
Who need real-time user behavior insights without engineering support
FlowMetrics is the self-serve analytics platform
That delivers actionable funnels in under 5 minutes
Unlike Amplitude and Mixpanel
We require zero SQL and zero instrumentation code

## Brand Values
1. Clarity: Complex data, simple answers
2. Speed: Insights in minutes, not days
3. Autonomy: No engineering dependency

## Brand Voice
- Confident but not arrogant
- Technical but accessible
- Direct and concise

## Proof Points
- 90-second median time-to-first-insight
- 4.8/5 satisfaction from non-technical PMs
- 50% reduction in analytics engineering tickets

Brand Health Measurement

Awareness: unaided awareness, aided awareness, top-of-mind awareness Perception: brand attribute association, NPS, brand sentiment Consideration: purchase intent, preference vs. competitors, recommendation likelihood

Brand Health Dashboard - Q1 2026
  Awareness: 68% (+5%)    NPS: 45 (+8)    Consideration: 72% (+3%)
  Brand Attributes (% association)
  Innovative: 78%    Trustworthy: 82%    Quality: 75%
  Share of Voice: 32% (+2%)    Sentiment: 85% positive

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Troubleshooting

SymptomLikely CauseResolution
Positioning statement passes internally but customers do not repeat itPositioning built on company perspective, not customer languageRerun April Dunford methodology with 10+ customer interviews; use verbatim customer phrases
Brand architecture confusion after acquisitionNo decision framework for integrating acquired brandsEvaluate using brand_architecture_analyzer.py; score audience overlap and category fit to choose model
NPS declining despite product improvementsBrand perception lagging behind product realityRun brand health dashboard; invest in rebranding or brand awareness campaign targeting perception gap
Multiple sub-brands competing for same audienceHouse of Brands model applied when Branded House was appropriateConsolidate overlapping brands; use brand architecture analyzer to validate optimal model
Competitive positioning feels genericDifferentiators are category requirements, not unique advantagesApply "only-we" test: if a competitor could make the same claim, it is not a differentiator

Success Criteria

  • Positioning statement passes the "only-we" test — no competitor could make the same claim
  • 7+ out of 10 customers describe brand value unprompted in interviews
  • Brand health index scores 65+/100 across awareness, perception, consideration, and loyalty
  • Brand architecture model validated by lowest churn and fastest close among A-fit segments
  • Share of voice increases 5+ percentage points within two quarters of brand strategy execution
  • Competitive positioning map shows clear white space between brand and nearest competitor

Scope & Limitations

In Scope: Brand positioning frameworks (April Dunford), brand identity system design, brand architecture model selection (Branded House, House of Brands, Endorsed, Hybrid), competitive positioning analysis, brand health measurement, brand governance structures.

Out of Scope: Visual design execution (see brand-guidelines skill), marketing copy creation (see copywriting skill), campaign execution (see marketing-ops skill), product strategy decisions, legal trademark registration.

Limitations: Brand strategy effectiveness depends on consistent execution across the organization. Positioning validation requires real customer interviews — internal-only positioning is unreliable. Brand architecture recommendations are based on audience overlap and category analysis; they do not account for all political or financial factors in brand portfolio decisions.


Scripts

ScriptPurposeUsage
scripts/brand_health_dashboard.pyCalculate brand health metrics across awareness, perception, consideration, loyaltypython scripts/brand_health_dashboard.py survey_data.json --json
scripts/positioning_map_generator.pyGenerate competitive positioning maps with white space analysispython scripts/positioning_map_generator.py competitors.json --demo
scripts/brand_architecture_analyzer.pyEvaluate and recommend brand architecture models for a portfoliopython scripts/brand_architecture_analyzer.py portfolio.json --json

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Files

SKILL.md and 3 other files (scripts) in marketing/brand-strategist of borghei/Claude-Skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • scripts/brand_architecture_analyzer.py
  • scripts/brand_health_dashboard.py
  • scripts/positioning_map_generator.py

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 4a698e8

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Questions about Brand Strategist

What does Brand Strategist do?

Brand strategy covering positioning, identity, brand architecture, messaging frameworks, and governance. Brand Strategist is an agent skill from borghei/Claude-Skills. Brand strategy covering positioning, identity, brand architecture, messaging frameworks, and governance.

When should I use Brand Strategist?

Brand Strategist fits situations like: developing brand positioning; creating messaging frameworks; auditing brand health; building brand architecture.

How do I install Brand Strategist in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add borghei/Claude-Skills --skill brand-strategist -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (marketing/brand-strategist in borghei/Claude-Skills) into .claude/skills/brand-strategist in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Brand Strategist in Codex?

Run `npx skills add borghei/Claude-Skills --skill brand-strategist -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (marketing/brand-strategist in borghei/Claude-Skills) into .agents/skills/brand-strategist in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Brand Strategist in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add borghei/Claude-Skills --skill brand-strategist -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/brand-strategist, .gemini/skills/brand-strategist, .github/skills/brand-strategist and .opencode/skills/brand-strategist in your project.

What does Brand Strategist need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Brand Strategist needs Python for the scripts in its folder and the command-line tools its instructions call (python). Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Brand Strategist access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Brand Strategist safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.

What licence does Brand Strategist use?

Brand Strategist is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Brand Strategist use?

About 2.3k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 9.3k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Brand Strategist?

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Who maintains Brand Strategist?

borghei (a GitHub user) maintains it in borghei/Claude-Skills, which has 891 GitHub stars. The repository holds 354 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 7, 2026.

Source: borghei/Claude-Skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.