thws-brief

Generate THWS corporate-design letters as QMD-to-PDF documents.

Updated May 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/c-kraus/thws-skills --skill thws-brief
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: thws-brief
Source: https://github.com/c-kraus/thws-skills/tree/main/thws-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/c-kraus/thws-skills --skill thws-brief

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the overhead of drafting professional THWS corporate letters and manually preparing render-ready QMD/PDF outputs by turning your brief request into a correctly structured letter document.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated letter generation in THWS corporate design: Produces a .qmd file plus a fully rendered PDF using the brief-typst Quarto extension.
  • Fast data collection with smart follow-ups: Extracts recipient, subject, and content from an MD input, or asks for only the missing required fields.
  • Correct YAML + rendering guardrails: Ensures required YAML fields (recipient-name, subject, salutation, date/lang) and applies internal-vs-external country rules.

Quick Start

Tell the skill: "Write a THWS corporate letter to [recipient name/organization/address] about [topic], include this content: [your draft or bullet points], and use [de/en]."

Frequently Asked Questions about thws-brief

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate corporate letters as PDF from QMD files?

To generate corporate letters as PDF from QMD files, this Skill processes your drafted content and recipient details, rendering the final document using the brief-typst Quarto extension. It automatically structures the required YAML fields and outputs an archived PDF.

Can I write internal and external academic letters in both German and English?

Yes, you can write internal and external academic letters in both German and English. The Skill applies specific country rules for internal versus external recipients and supports dual-language rendering for THWS corporate communication.

What information do I need to provide to draft a corporate letter?

To draft a corporate letter, you need to provide the recipient details, subject, salutation, language, date, and letter content. The Skill can extract this data from an MD input or ask follow-up questions to collect any missing required fields.

Does Quarto render PDF documents with the brief-typst extension?

Yes, Quarto renders PDF documents using the brief-typst extension. This workflow transforms your markdown or drafted text inputs into correctly structured QMD files and then renders them directly into professional corporate-design PDFs.

What is the best way to ensure correct YAML fields for letter generation?

The best way to ensure correct YAML fields for letter generation is to let the Skill validate and apply rendering guardrails automatically. It checks for required fields like recipient-name, subject, salutation, date, and language before rendering.