outreach

Draft personalized cold outreach emails to candidates using Ashby and WAAS data.

101|19|Updated Mar 31, 2026

Search Tags:#email #recruitment #calendar #outreach #ashby #waas

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npx skills add https://github.com/yc-software/recruiting --skill outreach-yc-software

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Skill: outreach
Source: https://github.com/yc-software/recruiting/tree/main/.claude/skills/outreach
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yc-software/recruiting --skill outreach-yc-software

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Drafts personalized cold outreach emails to candidates by pulling background from Ashby, checking WAAS for candidate data, and proposing calendar times.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read config files to obtain templates, tone rules, and job-specific parameters.
Gather candidate background from Ashby or WAAS, check for existing threads, and propose calendar times.
Generate a draft email and present it for approval before sending.

Quick Start

Request outreach for a candidate by name (for example '/outreach Jane Doe') and review the draft before sending.

Frequently Asked Questions about outreach

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I draft personalized cold outreach emails to candidates from Ashby?▼

Draft personalized cold outreach emails by reading recruiter configs, pulling candidate background from Ashby, checking for existing threads, and proposing calendar times. The generated email is drafted in Gmail and presented for approval before sending.

Can I use this skill for passive sourcing outreach and follow-ups?▼

Yes, passive sourcing outreach and follow-ups are supported. The skill applies to new candidate outreach, passive sourcing from WAAS or LinkedIn, and follow-ups when there is no existing email thread.

What do I need to set up before generating candidate outreach emails?▼

You need recruiter config files containing templates, tone rules, and job-specific parameters. The skill reads these configs to assemble a personalized hook and draft the email in Gmail via MCP tools.

Does the skill automatically send outreach emails or require approval?▼

The skill requires approval before sending. It generates a draft email in Gmail via MCP tools and presents it for your review, ensuring you maintain control over the personalized cold outreach.

How does the skill handle candidate background and calendar scheduling?▼

It gathers candidate background from Ashby or WAAS, checks for existing email threads to avoid duplicates, and proposes calendar times directly within the drafted email for the candidate to review.

What is the best way to automate recruitment outreach for passive candidates?▼

Automate recruitment outreach by using the skill to pull candidate data from WAAS or LinkedIn, assemble a personalized hook based on recruiter configs, and draft the email in Gmail for approval before sending.