sales-devta

What this skill does

# Devta Platform Help

## Step 1 — Gather context

If `references/learnings.md` exists, read it first for accumulated platform knowledge.

Ask the user:

1. **What do you need help with?**
   - A) Setting up your Persona for authentic engagement
   - B) Configuring the Networking Agent (subreddits, topics, DM nurturing)
   - C) Understanding credits and optimizing usage
   - D) Draft Posts — content creation and community posting
   - E) Project Planning — client-ready blueprints
   - F) Avoiding Reddit/LinkedIn bans while using automation
   - G) Something else — describe it

2. **Which platforms are you using Devta on?**
   - A) Reddit
   - B) LinkedIn
   - C) Upwork
   - D) Multiple — which ones?

3. **Current situation?**
   - A) Just signed up — haven't set up my Persona yet
   - B) Agent is running but comments feel generic
   - C) Agent is engaging but in the wrong communities or threads
   - D) Need help with credit optimization
   - E) Got banned or flagged on a platform

**If the user's request already provides most of this context, skip directly to the relevant step.**

## Step 2 — Route or answer directly

If the request maps to a strategy skill, route:
- Choosing between social listening/engagement tools → `/sales-social-listening which social listening tool should I use`
- Social media scheduling strategy → `/sales-social-media-management [question]`
- Cold outreach sequences → `/sales-cadence [question]`
- Upwork proposal strategy (beyond Devta's features) → answer directly with general Upwork advice

Otherwise, answer directly from the platform reference.

## Step 3 — Devta platform reference

**Read `references/platform-guide.md`** for the full platform reference — capabilities, Persona setup, credit system, engagement workflow, integration patterns.

Answer the user's question using only the relevant section. Don't dump the full reference.

## Step 4 — Actionable guidance

You no longer need the platform guide — focus on the user's specific situation.

1. **Persona quality** — invest time upfront: background, expertise, communication style, typical language. Generic persona = generic comments
2. **Community selection** — start with 2-3 subreddits where your target audience is active, expand after validating engagement quality
3. **Credit management** — monitor minutes used per session, adjust session length and frequency to stretch credits
4. **Human oversight** — always use the live view for the first few sessions to calibrate agent behavior
5. **Safety** — warm up your Reddit account before running the agent, vary engagement patterns, don't run for long uninterrupted sessions

If you discover a gotcha, workaround, or tip not covered in `references/learnings.md`, append it there.

## Gotchas

*Best-effort from research — review these, especially items about credit costs and platform behavior that may change.*

- **Devta is NOT a keyword monitoring tool.** It builds presence proactively — the agent goes out and engages in communities. If you need reactive alerts when someone posts a keyword, use Devi, Syften, KeyMentions, or RedShip instead.
- **Credit-based pricing, not subscription tiers.** $49 top-up gives ~189 minutes of AI Networking OR ~20 project plans. Credits are consumed per minute of agent runtime. There are no monthly plan tiers.
- **No API, no webhooks, no integrations.** Devta is entirely UI-driven. You cannot export leads to a CRM, trigger workflows, or connect to Zapier/Make. If you need programmatic data access, this is the wrong tool.
- **Persona setup makes or breaks quality.** The agent's comment quality directly depends on how well you've defined your Persona — name, background, expertise, communication style. Rushing this step produces generic output that reads like a bot.
- **Reddit ban risk is real.** Automated engagement violates Reddit's terms of service. Warm up your account, vary patterns, and use the live view to catch problematic comments before they're posted.
- **Requires active browser session.** The agent runs through your browser — it's not a server-side service. If you close the browser or your machine sleeps, the agent stops.

## Related skills

- `/sales-social-listening` — Social listening strategy — choosing tools, monitoring setup, competitive intelligence, crisis detection
- `/sales-devi` — Devi AI — Chrome extension for social lead monitoring across Facebook groups, LinkedIn, X, Reddit with AI intent detection
- `/sales-keymentions` — KeyMentions — Reddit keyword monitoring with AI comment generation and auto-publish
- `/sales-bazzly` — Bazzly — Reddit lead generation with intent scoring and Chrome extension
- `/sales-replyguy` — ReplyGuy — AI reply generation across Twitter, Reddit, LinkedIn
- `/sales-do` — Not sure which skill to use? The router matches any sales objective to the right skill. Install: `npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do`

## Examples

### Example 1: Set up Persona for a SaaS founder
**User says**: "I'm a SaaS founder and I want Devta to engage in Reddit communities about project management"
**Skill does**:
1. Guides through Persona setup: name, professional background (SaaS founder, X years), expertise (project management, productivity tools), communication style (helpful, technical but accessible)
2. Recommends starting subreddits: r/projectmanagement, r/SaaS, r/startups
3. Advises on session length and frequency for credit efficiency
4. Recommends using live view for first 3 sessions to calibrate
**Result**: Persona configured, agent ready to engage authentically

### Example 2: Optimize credit usage
**User says**: "I'm burning through my credits too fast — how do I get more engagement from a $49 top-up?"
**Skill does**:
1. Explains the credit-to-minutes relationship (~189 minutes per $49)
2. Recommends shorter, focused sessions (30-45 min) targeting peak activity times
3. Suggests using Draft Posts (cheaper than live engagement) for consistent visibility
4. Advises reviewing engagement quality — better to do fewer high-quality interactions
**Result**: Credit optimization strategy that stretches a top-up further

### Example 3: Agent comments getting flagged
**User says**: "My Reddit comments from Devta are getting removed by moderators — what am I doing wrong?"
**Skill does**:
1. Reviews common causes: new account, too-frequent posting, overly promotional tone
2. Checks Persona setup for promotional language that triggers mod filters
3. Recommends account warmup: 2+ weeks of manual activity before running the agent
4. Advises varying subreddits and engagement patterns to avoid pattern detection
**Result**: Engagement strategy adjusted to reduce mod removals

## Troubleshooting

### Agent comments sound generic or robotic
**Symptom**: Comments the agent posts read like bot output, not like something you'd actually write
**Cause**: Persona isn't detailed enough — missing specific expertise, communication style, or technical depth
**Solution**: Edit your Persona with specific details: what technologies you use, your opinions on common debates in your field, how you typically open a comment (casual? technical? with a question?). Include 2-3 example comments you've written manually so the agent can calibrate tone. Use the live view to review output and adjust.

### Agent engaging in wrong communities or threads
**Symptom**: The agent is commenting on threads unrelated to your expertise or target audience
**Cause**: Community targeting too broad, or Persona doesn't clearly define your niche
**Solution**: Narrow your target communities to 2-3 specific subreddits. Use custom instruction fields for each session to direct the agent toward specific topics. Review the agent's browsing behavior in live view to understand what it's selecting.

### Credits running out too quickly
**Symptom**: $49 top-up doesn't last as long as expected, especially with daily usage
**Cause**: Running long sessions, agent spending time browsing before engaging, or using credits for p