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Agent skill

Cover Letter Generator

by davila7 in davila7/claude-code-templates

Create personalized, compelling cover letters from a resume and job description.

MITAuto-check passedBusiness, Finance & HR

Install Cover Letter Generator

skills CLI
$ npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill cover-letter-generator -a claude-code

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install davila7/claude-code-templates cover-letter-generator --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/davila7/claude-code-templates.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/cli-tool/components/skills/career/cover-letter-generator .claude/skills/cover-letter-generator && 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
cover-letter-generator
GitHub stars
33k
Used in
2 other repos
Token cost
~2.3k tokens
SKILL.md length
576 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
479
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Create personalized, compelling cover letters from a resume and job description.

  • Works in 4 steps: Show you've researched the company → Connect YOUR specific experience to… → Address the "why you, why now, why here"… → …
  • The user asks for a cover letter
  • SKILL.md covers When to Use This Skill, Core Capabilities, Cover Letter Philosophy and The Perfect Cover Letter…, plus 8 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Cover Letter Generator is an agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Create personalized, compelling cover letters from a resume and job description. Use when the user asks for a cover letter, application letter, or motivation letter for a specific role.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.3k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Business, Finance & HR, covering Resume and CV writing. The repository describes itself as: CLI tool for configuring and monitoring Claude Code. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • The user asks for a cover letter
  • Application letter
  • Motivation letter for a specific role

Example prompts

  • “/cover-letter-generator”

Workflow steps

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

  1. Show you've researched the company
  2. Connect YOUR specific experience to THEIR specific needs
  3. Address the "why you, why now, why here" questions
  4. Add personality and context a resume can't convey

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 79182c5. 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

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are markdown).

    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

Cover Letter Generator loads about 2.3k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 52 tokens; SKILL.md has 576 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~52
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); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from davila7/claude-code-templates at commit 79182c5, republished under its MIT licence (© davila7). 576 words, ~2,315 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/cover-letter-generator/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
cover-letter-generator
description
Create personalized, compelling cover letters from a resume and job description. Use when the user asks for a cover letter, application letter, or motivation letter for a specific role.

Cover Letter Generator

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when the user wants to:

  • Write a cover letter for a job application
  • Create a personalized application letter
  • Address specific job requirements in letter format
  • Mentions: "cover letter", "application letter", "write cover letter", "letter for job"

Use AFTER analyzing job description to have clear talking points.

Core Capabilities

  • Generate personalized cover letters from resume + job description
  • Match tone to company culture
  • Address qualification gaps strategically
  • Create compelling opening hooks
  • Structure persuasive arguments for candidacy
  • Maintain authenticity while selling effectively

Cover Letter Philosophy

The Problem: Most cover letters are generic, boring, and add no value beyond the resume.

The Solution: A great cover letter should:

  1. Show you've researched the company
  2. Connect YOUR specific experience to THEIR specific needs
  3. Address the "why you, why now, why here" questions
  4. Add personality and context a resume can't convey

The Perfect Cover Letter Structure

Length & Format
  • Length: 250-400 words (3-4 paragraphs)
  • Format: Professional business letter style
  • Tone: Confident but not arrogant, personalized but professional
Structure Overview
[Your Contact Info]
[Date]
[Recipient Info]

Opening Paragraph: Hook + Position + Why This Company (2-3 sentences)

Body Paragraph 1: Your strongest qualification match (3-4 sentences)

Body Paragraph 2: Additional qualifications + address any gaps (3-4 sentences)

Closing Paragraph: Call to action + enthusiasm (2-3 sentences)

[Professional Sign-off]

Opening Paragraph Strategies

The opening is critical - you have 5 seconds to grab attention.

Hook Types (Choose One)

1. Specific Company Knowledge

"I was excited to see TechCorp's recent launch of your API marketplace - as a Product Manager who's spent 3 years building developer tools, I immediately saw how my experience could accelerate your platform growth."

2. Mutual Connection

"Sarah Chen on your engineering team mentioned you're looking for a PM to lead the payments initiative. Having worked with Sarah at [Previous Company] and led payment integrations at [Current Company], I'd love to discuss how I could contribute."

3. Problem-Solver

"Your job description mentions the challenge of aligning technical and business stakeholders - I've navigated this exact challenge, successfully launching 8 products by building shared roadmap visibility across engineering, sales, and executive teams."

4. Impressive Achievement

"Last year, I led a product that grew from 0 to 100K users in 6 months. I'm excited about the opportunity to bring that growth mindset to [Company]'s expanding product line."

5. Industry Insight

"The B2B payments space is at an inflection point, and [Company]'s approach to embedded finance positions you perfectly for the next wave. As someone who's been building in fintech for 5 years, I'd love to contribute to that growth."
Opening Don'ts
  • ❌ "I am writing to apply for..." (boring, obvious)
  • ❌ "I am the perfect candidate..." (let them decide)
  • ❌ "I saw your job posting on LinkedIn..." (generic)
  • ❌ Starting with "I" (start with them or a hook)

Body Paragraph Frameworks

Body Paragraph 1: Direct Match

Connect your strongest experience to their top requirement.

Formula: [Their Need] + [Your Exact Experience] + [Specific Result]

Your focus on data-driven product decisions aligns perfectly with my approach. At [Company], I implemented a product analytics framework that increased feature adoption by 40% by identifying and prioritizing high-impact opportunities through A/B testing and user behavior analysis.
Body Paragraph 2: Broader Value + Gap Handling

Show additional value and proactively address concerns.

If you have gaps, address them:

While my SQL experience is developing (currently completing DataCamp's SQL track), I bring strong analytical skills demonstrated through building Tableau dashboards that informed $2M in strategic decisions. I've consistently collaborated effectively with data teams and have a track record of quickly ramping on new tools.

If no gaps, add more value:

Beyond product management, I bring [relevant additional skill]. At [Company], this enabled me to [specific achievement]. I'm particularly drawn to [Company] because [specific reason showing research].

Closing Paragraph

End with confidence and a clear call to action.

Strong Closing Example:

I'm excited about the opportunity to bring my [specific skill] experience to [Company]'s [specific initiative or product]. I'd welcome the chance to discuss how my background in [key area] could contribute to your team's goals. Thank you for considering my application.

Elements of a Good Close:

  • Express genuine enthusiasm (for something specific)
  • Reference a specific contribution you'd make
  • Clear call to action (discuss, meet, etc.)
  • Thank them

Closing Don'ts:

  • ❌ "I look forward to hearing from you" (passive)
  • ❌ "Please find my resume attached" (obvious)
  • ❌ "I am available for an interview at your convenience" (desperate)
Show full SKILL.md (216 more words)Show less

Complete Cover Letter Template

[Your Name]
[Your Email] | [Your Phone] | [LinkedIn URL]
[City, State]

[Date]

[Hiring Manager Name, if known]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]

Dear [Mr./Ms. Last Name / Hiring Manager],

[OPENING HOOK - 1-2 sentences grabbing attention with company knowledge, mutual connection, or impressive achievement]

[BRIDGE TO POSITION - 1 sentence stating the role and your interest]

[BODY 1 - 3-4 sentences connecting your strongest relevant experience to their primary requirement. Include specific metrics and results.]

[BODY 2 - 3-4 sentences adding additional value, addressing any gaps if needed, and demonstrating company research/culture fit]

[CLOSING - 2-3 sentences expressing enthusiasm, suggesting next steps, and thanking them]

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Industry-Specific Considerations

Tech/Engineering
  • Mention specific technologies
  • Reference GitHub, portfolio, or technical projects
  • Show you understand their tech stack
Marketing/Creative
  • Show creativity in the letter itself (within reason)
  • Reference their campaigns or brand voice
  • Include relevant metrics (engagement, conversion, etc.)
Finance/Consulting
  • More formal tone
  • Lead with credentials/certifications
  • Emphasize analytical rigor and results
Startup vs. Enterprise

Startup: More casual, show scrappiness, emphasize growth mindset Enterprise: More formal, emphasize process and scale experience

Handling Common Scenarios

When You Don't Know the Hiring Manager
Dear Hiring Manager,
OR
Dear [Department] Team,
OR
Dear [Company Name] Recruiting Team,

Avoid "To Whom It May Concern" (too impersonal)

When You Have a Referral

Lead with it:

"[Name] on your [team] team suggested I reach out about the [Position] role. Having [connection to referrer], I was excited to learn about [Company]'s work in [area]."
When You're Underqualified

Don't apologize. Instead, emphasize:

  • Transferable skills
  • Quick learning ability
  • Genuine enthusiasm
  • Related experience that compensates
When You're Overqualified

Explain your motivation:

"After 10 years leading large teams, I'm energized by the opportunity to return to hands-on [function] work at a company where I can make direct impact on [specific area]."
When Addressing Career Change
"While my background is in [Previous Field], I've been actively building [New Field] skills through [courses, projects, etc.]. My experience in [transferable skill] translates directly to [new role] through [specific connection]."

Output Format

When generating a cover letter, provide:

markdown
# COVER LETTER FOR [POSITION] AT [COMPANY]

## Analysis Summary
- Match Score: [From JD Analyzer]
- Key Strengths to Highlight: [List]
- Gaps to Address: [List or "None"]
- Company Research Notes: [Key facts to reference]

## Generated Cover Letter

[Full cover letter text]

---

## Alternative Openings

**Option 1 (Company Knowledge):**
[Alternative opening hook]

**Option 2 (Achievement-Led):**
[Alternative opening hook]

## Key Talking Points for Interview
- [Point 1 from the letter to expand on]
- [Point 2]
- [Point 3]

Quality Checklist

Before delivering any cover letter:

  1. ✅ Opens with a hook (not "I am writing to apply")
  2. ✅ Mentions specific company knowledge
  3. ✅ Connects experience directly to job requirements
  4. ✅ Includes at least one specific metric/achievement
  5. ✅ Addresses any obvious gaps (if applicable)
  6. ✅ Has confident but not arrogant tone
  7. ✅ Ends with clear call to action
  8. ✅ Is 250-400 words (3-4 paragraphs)
  9. ✅ Contains no typos or grammatical errors
  10. ✅ Would make you want to interview this person

© davila7, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

Just SKILL.md in cli-tool/components/skills/career/cover-letter-generator of davila7/claude-code-templates.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 79182c5

Used in 2 other repositories

We found 3 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 2 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in davila7/claude-code-templates, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Cover Letter Generator

What does Cover Letter Generator do?

Create personalized, compelling cover letters from a resume and job description. Cover Letter Generator is an agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Create personalized, compelling cover letters from a resume and job description.

When should I use Cover Letter Generator?

Cover Letter Generator fits situations like: the user asks for a cover letter; application letter; motivation letter for a specific role.

How do I install Cover Letter Generator in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill cover-letter-generator -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (cli-tool/components/skills/career/cover-letter-generator in davila7/claude-code-templates) into .claude/skills/cover-letter-generator in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Cover Letter Generator in Codex?

Run `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill cover-letter-generator -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (cli-tool/components/skills/career/cover-letter-generator in davila7/claude-code-templates) into .agents/skills/cover-letter-generator in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Cover Letter Generator 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 davila7/claude-code-templates --skill cover-letter-generator -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/cover-letter-generator, .gemini/skills/cover-letter-generator, .github/skills/cover-letter-generator and .opencode/skills/cover-letter-generator in your project.

What does Cover Letter Generator need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Cover Letter Generator is instructions for the agent only.

Does Cover Letter Generator 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 Cover Letter Generator 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. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Cover Letter Generator use?

Cover Letter Generator is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Cover Letter Generator 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 Cover Letter Generator?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Cover Letter Generator: Career-Ops Job Search Center (career-ops-hq/career-ops, 74k stars), Reactive Resume Builder (reactive-resume/reactive-resume, 44k stars), Internship Project Preparation Tool (LiuMengxuan04/shushu-internship-tool, 2.1k stars) and Resume Tailoring (varunr89/resume-tailoring-skill, 769 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Cover Letter Generator?

davila7 (a GitHub user) maintains it in davila7/claude-code-templates, which has 32,552 GitHub stars. The repository holds 479 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 11, 2026.

Source: davila7/claude-code-templates on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.