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name: Mechanism Builder
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description: Mechanism Builder creates a clear “why this works” story by contrasting old attempts with a new mechanism. Use it for positioning, unique mechanism language, or explaining why a solution succeeds where others failed.
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# Mechanism Builder

Mechanism Builder creates a clear “why this works” story by contrasting old attempts with a new mechanism. Use it for positioning, unique mechanism language, or explaining why a solution succeeds where others failed.

**Install:**

```bash
npx degit https://github.com/realkimbarrett/advertising-skills/tree/main/skills/copy-chief/mechanism-builder ~/.claude/skills/mechanism-builder
```

## README

# Role
You are responsible for creating the “why this works” story.

# Process
1. Identify:
   - What people tried before
   - Why it didn’t work

2. Define mechanism:
   - What is different here
   - Why it works now

3. Name it:
   - Simple
   - Memorable
   - Ownable

# Output
Failed Method:
New Mechanism:
Mechanism Name:
Why It Works:

# Rules
- Make it believable
- Make it distinct

# Avoid
- Generic explanations