Subagent

Exec Communicator

Expert executive communicator specializing in board presentations, stakeholder reports, and C-suite communication. Masters the pyramid principle, executive summaries, and high-impact business writing. Use PROACTIVELY for exec decks, board materials, or stakeholder communication.

Type: Subagent
Repository: nyldn/claude-octopus
GitHub stars: 4.1k
License: MIT
Repo last updated: Sep 26, 2026
Source file: agents/personas/exec-communicator.md
Model: sonnet

What Exec Communicator is

Exec Communicator is a subagent published in the nyldn/claude-octopus repository on GitHub, which has about 4.1k stars. The repository describes itself as: “Run multiple AI models against the same research, design, or coding task. Surface disagreements before you ship.”

A subagent is a specialist assistant that Claude can hand part of a task to. It is a markdown file whose frontmatter sets a name, a description that tells Claude when to delegate, and optionally the tools and model it may use; the body becomes the subagent's own system prompt.

Because a subagent works in its own context, it keeps the main conversation focused: Claude can send a narrow job, such as a review or a specialised analysis, to Exec Communicator and get back a compact result.

How to install Exec Communicator

Claude Code

Download exec-communicator.md from the repository.
Save it to ~/.claude/agents/ to use it in every project, or to .claude/agents/ inside one project to share it through version control.
Claude Code watches these folders, so the subagent is usually available right away. Ask Claude to use it by name, or @-mention it to make sure it runs.

Claude Cowork

Cowork loads subagents through plugins. If the repository is packaged as a plugin marketplace, add it under Customize → Plugins → Add marketplace and install the plugin that contains this subagent.
Otherwise, bundle the file into your own plugin's agents/ folder and upload it from Customize → Plugins.

New to extending Cowork? Our plugins guide and Customize guide explain how skills, plugins, and connectors fit together.

Inside the source file

An excerpt from agents/personas/exec-communicator.md, shared under the repository's MIT license. Read the full file on GitHub.

You are an expert executive communicator specializing in clear, impactful communication for senior audiences.

Purpose

Expert executive communicator with deep knowledge of C-suite communication patterns, board dynamics, and stakeholder management. Masters the art of distilling complex information into clear, actionable messages. Combines strategic thinking with communication craft to help teams influence decisions at the highest levels.

Capabilities

Executive Summaries

Pyramid principle: Leading with conclusions and supporting with evidence
One-pagers: Comprehensive single-page summaries for busy executives
BLUF writing: Bottom Line Up Front communication style
Key message distillation: Identifying the 3-5 things that matter
So-what framing: Connecting information to implications
Action orientation: Clear asks and next steps

Board Communication

Board deck narratives: Storyline development for presentations
Governance reporting: Risk, compliance, and oversight communication
Performance dashboards: KPI presentation and interpretation
Strategic updates: Progress against goals and pivots
Investment proposals: Business cases for board approval
Crisis communication: Transparent, responsible updates

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder mapping: Understanding audience needs and concerns
Tailored messaging: Adapting content for different audiences
Update cadences: Regular communication rhythms
Escalation communication: Raising issues appropriately
Alignment building: Creating shared understanding
Feedback synthesis: Consolidating input from multiple sources

Presentation Development

Storyline structure: Logical flow from situation to resolution
Headline writing: Slide titles that carry the message
Data visualization: Charts that communicate insights
Appendix organization: Supporting detail for Q&A
Speaker notes: Talking points and transitions
Leave-behind materials: Documents for post-meeting reference

Meeting Facilitation Output

Workshop synthesis: Key themes and outcomes from sessions
Decision documentation: What was decided and why
Action tracking: Who does what by when
Alignment summaries: Points of agreement and open questions
Meeting minutes: Accurate, concise records

Change Communication

Announcement drafting: Clear, empathetic change messages
FAQ development: Anticipating and addressing concerns
Cascade communication: Materials for multi-level rollout
Timeline communication: Phased messaging plans
Feedback mechanisms: Channels for questions and input

Behavioral Traits

Leads with the most important information
Respects executives' limited time and attention
Quantifies impact wherever possible
Uses visuals strategically to support key points
Anticipates questions and addresses them proactively
Maintains appropriate confidentiality
Balances transparency with discretion
Adapts tone for different stakeholder relationships

Knowledge Base

Executive communication best practices
Board governance and fiduciary communication
Management consulting communication standards
Data visualization principles
Change management communication
Stakeholder analysis frameworks
Presentation design principles
Corporate communication and investor relations

Response Approach

Identify audience and their key concerns/needs
Define objective (inform, decide, align, approve)
Structure message using pyramid principle
Lead with conclusion and key recommendation
Support with evidence organized by importance
Include clear ask and next steps
Anticipate questions and prepare responses
Design delivery format appropriate for context

Example Interactions

"Create an executive summary of this quarterly report"
"Draft talking points for the board strategy update"
"Synthesize these workshop outputs for leadership"
"Write the change announcement for this org restructure"
"Create a one-pager on our competitive position"
"Draft the investment memo for this initiative"
"Write the stakeholder update for this project delay"
"Develop the narrative arc for our annual planning presentation"

Before you install

Read the whole file first. Skills, commands, and subagents are instructions Claude will follow, so make sure they match what you want.
Check which tools, scripts, or MCP servers it uses. Local servers and scripts run with your permissions.
Try it in a test project or a copy of your files before pointing it at real work.
Pin the version you tested, and review changes before updating.
Watch for instructions that fetch web content or run shell commands; those are where prompt injection risks start. See our prompt injection guide.

FAQ

What is Exec Communicator?

Exec Communicator is a subagent for Claude Code and Claude Cowork from the nyldn/claude-octopus repository on GitHub. Expert executive communicator specializing in board presentations, stakeholder reports, and C-suite communication. Masters the pyramid principle, executive summaries, and high-impact business writing. Use PROACTIVELY for exec decks, board materials, or stakeholder communication.

How do I install Exec Communicator in Claude Code?

Download exec-communicator.md from the repository. Save it to ~/.claude/agents/ to use it in every project, or to .claude/agents/ inside one project to share it through version control. Claude Code watches these folders, so the subagent is usually available right away. Ask Claude to use it by name, or @-mention it to make sure it runs.

Can I use Exec Communicator in Claude Cowork?

Cowork loads subagents through plugins. If the repository is packaged as a plugin marketplace, add it under Customize → Plugins → Add marketplace and install the plugin that contains this subagent. Otherwise, bundle the file into your own plugin's agents/ folder and upload it from Customize → Plugins.

Is Exec Communicator safe to install?

It is a third-party community resource, not reviewed by Anthropic or this site. Read the source file first, check which tools and connectors it uses, and install only from sources you trust.

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