raffle-winner-picker
Picks random winners from lists, spreadsheets, or Google Sheets for giveaways, raffles, and contests. Ensures fair, unbiased selection with transparency.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill raffle-winner-picker- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads raffle-winner-picker automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Raffle Winner Picker
This skill randomly selects winners from lists, spreadsheets, or Google Sheets for giveaways and contests.
When to Use This Skill
- Running social media giveaways
- Picking raffle winners at events
- Randomly selecting participants for surveys or tests
- Choosing winners from contest submissions
- Fair distribution of limited spots or resources
- Random team assignments
What This Skill Does
- Random Selection: Uses cryptographically random selection
- Multiple Sources: Works with CSV, Excel, Google Sheets, or plain lists
- Multiple Winners: Can pick one or multiple winners
- Duplicate Prevention: Ensures the same person can't win twice
- Transparent Results: Shows the selection process clearly
- Winner Details: Displays all relevant information about winners
How to Use
From Google Sheets
Pick a random row from this Google Sheet to select a winner
for a giveaway: [Sheet URL]
From Local File
Pick 3 random winners from entries.csv
From List
Pick a random winner from this list:
- Alice (alice@email.com)
- Bob (bob@email.com)
- Carol (carol@email.com)
...
Multiple Winners
Pick 5 random winners from contest-entries.xlsx,
make sure no duplicates
Example
User: "Pick a random row from this Google Sheet to select a winner for a giveaway."
Output:
Accessing Google Sheet...
Total entries found: 247
Randomly selecting winner...
🎉 WINNER SELECTED! 🎉
Row #142
Name: Sarah Johnson
Email: sarah.j@email.com
Entry Date: March 10, 2024
Comment: "Love your newsletter!"
Selection method: Cryptographically random
Timestamp: 2024-03-15 14:32:18 UTC
Would you like to:
- Pick another winner (excluding Sarah)?
- Export winner details?
- Pick runner-ups?
Inspired by: Lenny's use case - picking a Sora 2 giveaway winner from his subscriber Slack community
Features
Fair Selection
- Uses secure random number generation
- No bias or patterns
- Transparent process
- Repeatable with seed (for verification)
Exclusions
Pick a random winner excluding previous winners:
Alice, Bob, Carol
Weighted Selection
Pick a winner with weighted probability based on
the "entries" column (1 entry = 1 ticket)
Runner-ups
Pick 1 winner and 3 runner-ups from the list
Example Workflows
Social Media Giveaway
- Export entries from Google Form to Sheets
- "Pick a random winner from [Sheet URL]"
- Verify winner details
- Announce publicly with timestamp
Event Raffle
- Create CSV of attendee names and emails
- "Pick 10 random winners from attendees.csv"
- Export winner list
- Email winners directly
Team Assignment
- Have list of participants
- "Randomly split this list into 4 equal teams"
- Review assignments
- Share team rosters
Tips
- Document the process: Save the timestamp and method
- Public announcement: Share selection details for transparency
- Check eligibility: Verify winner meets contest rules
- Have backups: Pick runner-ups in case winner is ineligible
- Export results: Save winner list for records
Privacy & Fairness
✓ Uses cryptographically secure randomness ✓ No manipulation possible ✓ Timestamp recorded for verification ✓ Can provide seed for third-party verification ✓ Respects data privacy
Common Use Cases
- Newsletter subscriber giveaways
- Product launch raffles
- Conference ticket drawings
- Beta tester selection
- Focus group participant selection
- Random prize distribution at events
FAQ
What does the raffle-winner-picker skill do?
Picks random winners from lists, spreadsheets, or Google Sheets for giveaways, raffles, and contests. Ensures fair, unbiased selection with transparency.
How do I install raffle-winner-picker?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill raffle-winner-picker in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/raffle-winner-picker/ (personal) or .claude/skills/raffle-winner-picker/ (project).
Which AI agents can use raffle-winner-picker?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is raffle-winner-picker safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains raffle-winner-picker?
It is published by davepoon in davepoon/buildwithclaude. It has 130 recorded installs.
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