Top Banner Generator

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kostja94

top-banner-generator

When the user wants to add, optimize, or audit a top announcement bar or sticky banner. Also use when the user mentions "announcement bar," "top banner," "sticky bar," "promo banner," "discount banner," "student discount banner," "header banner," "announcement bar design," "sticky header," "promo bar," "urgency banner," or "lead capture bar." For promos, use discount-marketing-strategy.

Overview

Publisher	kostja94
Repository	`marketing-skills`
Skill name	`top-banner-generator`
Stars	979
Forks	137
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by kostja94 on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Top Banner Generator AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills/tree/main/skills/components/utility/top-banner

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills.git /tmp/marketing-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/marketing-skills/skills/components/utility/top-banner .claude/skills/top-banner-generator

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Top Banner Generator in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Top Banner Generator on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Top Banner Generator is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Components: Top Banner (Announcement Bar)

Guides top announcement bar and sticky banner design for conversion. Top banners answer visitor questions in ~3 seconds (trust, discount, free shipping, urgency) and can increase coupon redemption by 30-50% when used well.

When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

Initial Assessment

Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read it for offers, messaging, and Section 12 (Visual Identity).

Identify:

Goal: Lead capture, promo, urgency, trust, free shipping
Placement: Above header (sticky) or below; dismissible or persistent
Audience: All visitors vs segmented (geo, returning, cart abandoners)

Best Practices

Use Cases

Use	Example
Lead capture	Newsletter, lead magnet, demo request
Promo	Discount code, flash sale, free shipping threshold
Urgency	Limited-time offer, countdown
Trust	Guarantee, security, shipping info
Launch	Product launch, event, cross-sell

Discount Banner Types

Discount Type	Banner Example	Related
Annual discount	"Save 20% with annual billing"	discount-marketing-strategy
Student/education	"Students: 30% off today, 15% off ongoing"	education-program
Startups/education	"Startups: Special pricing — Apply now"	startups-page-generator
BFCM / seasonal	"Black Friday: 25% off — Use code BF25"	discount-marketing-strategy
First-time	"New users: 20% off first year"	discount-marketing-strategy
Referral code	"Get $10 off — Refer a friend"	referral-program

Placement: Discount banner is P1 for student/education (homepage); pricing page also shows. See education-program for placement priority (registration P0, pricing P1, banner P1).

Design

Clear hierarchy: Message + CTA in ~400ms "blink test"
Minimal copy: One line typical; link for "Learn more"
High contrast: Stand out from page; CTA color distinct
Mobile-first: 70%+ traffic on mobile; thumb-friendly close/CTA

Technical

Desktop: 1920x600px keeps content above fold; 16:9 common
Mobile: 800x1200px (2:3 portrait); use separate assets, not scaled
Performance: Optimize images; oversized banners hurt LCP and SEO

Avoid

Crowding the header; leave space for nav and logo
Too many CTAs; one primary action
Stale messaging; refresh every 2-4 weeks

Output Format

Message and CTA copy
Placement (sticky top, below header)
Targeting (all vs segment)
Design notes (contrast, mobile)

Related Skills

discount-marketing-strategy: Promo/discount strategy; banner displays discount code; 30–50% redemption lift
education-program: Student discount banner (P1 placement); "Students: X% off" copy
pricing-page-generator: Discount banner supports pricing page; Special programs, promo placement
cta-generator: Banner CTA design
newsletter-signup-generator: Lead capture in banner
brand-visual-generator: Colors, typography for banner
navigation-menu-generator: Banner sits above or integrates with nav

Frequently asked questions

What does the Top Banner Generator AI skill do?

Why use Top Banner Generator on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Top Banner Generator is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Top Banner Generator in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills/tree/main/skills/components/utility/top-banner. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Top Banner Generator?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Top Banner Generator?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Top Banner Generator with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Top Banner Generator AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by kostja94 under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Components: Top Banner (Announcement Bar)

Initial Assessment

Best Practices

Use Cases

Discount Banner Types

Design

Technical

Avoid

Output Format

Related Skills

Frequently asked questions

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