/draft-reply

name: draft-reply
description: Draft an email response with tone matching the relationship context. Shows draft for approval before sending. Use when user says "draft a reply", "respond to this email", "write a response to [person]", or shares an email and asks for help replying. See also: `follow-up-draft` for post-meeting thank-yous with meeting context.
effort-level: medium

Draft Reply

Draft a response to an email or message.

Usage

`/draft-reply`

Then provide:

• The email/message to respond to
• Any specific direction for the response

Context Gathering

From the Message

• Who is it from? (Check `people/` for context)
• What are they asking or saying?
• What's the underlying need?
• Any urgency indicators?

From Relationship

• Communication style preferences
• Relationship history
• Current context with this person

From User

• "What's your goal with this response?"
• "Any constraints?" (Timeline, tone, etc.)
• "Anything to avoid?"

Output Format

## Reply Draft

**To:** [Name] <[email]>
**Re:** [Subject]

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[The drafted response]

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**Notes:**
- Tone: [Professional / Warm / Direct / etc.]
- Key points addressed: [List]
- [Any considerations about timing or approach]

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Adjustments needed? Ready to send?

Response Types

Information Request

• Provide what's asked clearly
• Offer additional helpful context
• Easy to scan

Decision Needed

• Clear options if applicable
• Your recommendation
• Easy to respond yes/no

Scheduling

• Propose specific times
• Flexible alternatives
• Clear next step

Difficult Message

• Acknowledge their perspective
• Address concerns directly
• Professional and measured

Decline/No

• Respectful but clear
• Brief explanation if appropriate
• Leave door open if warranted

Thank You/Acknowledgment

• Genuine appreciation
• Specific about what you valued
• Forward-looking if appropriate

Tone Matching

Consider:

• Their tone in the original message
• Your relationship history
• Cultural context
• The topic sensitivity

Options:

• **Formal:** "I appreciate your inquiry..."
• **Professional:** "Thanks for reaching out..."
• **Casual:** "Hey! Great question..."
• **Warm:** "So good to hear from you..."

Length Calibration

Match the energy:

• Short message → Short response
• Detailed message → Address all points
• Simple question → Simple answer
• Complex topic → Thorough but organized

General rule: Shorter is usually better.

Structure for Long Responses

If multiple points to address: 1. Opening acknowledgment 2. Point-by-point responses (numbered or bulleted) 3. Summary of any actions 4. Clear next step 5. Warm close

Safety Note

I'll show you the draft first. I will NOT send anything without your explicit approval.

Quick Options

"Want me to: 1. Draft as written 2. Adjust tone to [more formal / more casual] 3. Make it shorter 4. Add/remove something specific"