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phdconvenor

Query the nb-based student database and send personalised batch emails.

26|7|Updated Jun 9, 2012
Search Tags:#automation#email-templates#phd#convenor#student-database#batch-emails
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/benswift/.dotfiles --skill phdconvenor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: phdconvenor
Source: https://github.com/benswift/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/phdconvenor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benswift/.dotfiles --skill phdconvenor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines PhD student administration by centralising student data, tracking supervisors and panels, and enabling batch, personalised email communications from a single point of control.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Batch email sending to students and supervisors using templates and data from the local JSON database.
  • Querying and denormalising student data to view status, commencement dates, and panel assignments.
  • Manage and coordinate convenor communications, including updating records and generating targeted communications.

Quick Start

Run a sample batch email to all confirmed students using the nb and mail-compose tools.

Frequently Asked Questions about phdconvenor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send batch personalised emails to PhD students from a local database?▼

Batch personalised emails to PhD students are sent by querying a local JSON database for student and supervisor data, then orchestrating email templating and batch-sending through local scripts and CLI tools.

How do I coordinate PhD student panels and track supervisor assignments?▼

Coordinating PhD student panels involves querying and denormalising the local student database to view commencement dates, status, and panel assignments from a single centralised point of control.

What is the best way to automate PhD convenor communications using email templates?▼

Automating PhD convenor communications uses mail-compose tools and local scripts to generate targeted, template-based emails using student and supervisor data retrieved from an nb-based database.

Can I query a local JSON database to generate targeted student emails without external dependencies?▼

Querying a local JSON database to generate targeted student emails requires no external dependencies, using local scripts and CLI tools to retrieve data and compose personalised batch emails.

Does this batch email automation approach handle end-to-end PhD administration workflows?▼

This batch email automation handles end-to-end PhD administration workflows by combining database queries for student records, email template composition, and batch-sending orchestration via local scripts.

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