Agent - Listicle Generator
What It Does
Meet your content strategist with a clipboard. The Listicle Generator is your structured-thinking sidekick: methodical, efficient, and always ready to turn an idea into a clean, readable list-style article.
It takes a single source like a URL, Data Stream, or even your own notes and turns it into a beautifully formatted listicle. Whether it’s “10 Hidden Gems in Italy” or “5 Things Every Dog Owner Should Know,” this Agent handles the layout, pacing, tone, and even the visuals. It's optimized for list-based storytelling that feels human, helpful, and never hollow.
When to Use It
Perfect for:
- Roundups and curated resources (“15 Best Tools for Remote Work”)
- Tip-based content (“8 Tricks to Improve Sleep Tonight”)
- Trivia-style articles (“12 Wild Facts About the Octopus”)
- Data-inspired summaries from a longer report or article
Use it when:
- You have a structured idea or raw article and want to reframe it as a list
- You want clear takeaways in a format readers love to skim and read
- You want optional image prompts per section for visual storytelling
When Not to Use It
Avoid using this Agent:
- For dense, narrative-based articles that require a traditional essay format
- When your source text is shorter than 50 words (it won’t run)
- If you want an unstructured opinion piece, use the Opinion Article Generator instead
Inputs and Configuration
This Agent runs on a powerful but easy-to-use configuration system. Here’s what it looks for and how it behaves:
Basic Configuration
| Field | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Input Source | ✅ | A valid URL, Data Stream, or custom text. It forms the core of the article. |
| Number Of Sections | ✅ | How many list items you want (min 3, max 30). Defaults outside this range will be auto-corrected. |
| Minimum Words Per Section | ✅ | Controls paragraph depth per section. |
| Image Per Section Toggle | ✅ | Enable to include images + captions for each section. |
| Feature Image Toggle | ✅ | Enable to add a vivid, themed feature image at the top of the article. |
Advanced Configuration
| Field | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Voice | Optional | Select a defined voice persona. Overrides tone settings. |
| Desired Tone | Optional | If BrandVoice isn’t set, choose from tone presets like Friendly, Professional, etc. |
| Brand Guidelines | Optional | Drop in your editorial rules or style guide. If blank, a default set of professional rules applies. |
| Language Model | ✅ | Choose your language model (default = O1 Mini). |
| Image Model | ✅ | Controls the style of generated images (default = Ideogram v3 balanced). |
Output Format
The Listicle Generator writes in clean Markdown-style formatting with the following structure:
# Title
Subhead
**Concept:** Quick summary of the article’s angle
## Introduction
[Paragraph 1]
[Paragraph 2]
## List Item 1
[Paragraph 1]
[Paragraph 2]
**Image Description:** (optional)
**Image Caption:** (optional)
... repeated for {{NumberOfSections}} total ...
## Conclusion
Final paragraph to wrap it all up
**Teasers:**
- **Title 1** — short teaser
- **Title 2** — short teaser
- **Title 3** — short teaser
**Summary:**
2-sentence overview for previews and SEO
Quote & Fact Rules
This Agent follows strict rules when it comes to facts and quotes:
- No inventing. Everything must be grounded in your input.
- Quotes must be verbatim and attributed, otherwise, they’re paraphrased or skipped.
- Any numerical data or claims must come from the source or verified public knowledge.
Smart Behaviors & Validation
Before writing begins, this Agent:
- Validates that the URL is accessible
- Auto-corrects section count if outside 3–30
- Clamps section word length between 60–250 for quality
- Defaults to Brand Voice (if set) or Desired Tone
Tips & Tricks
- Pair with a Data Stream
If you don’t have a specific source, connect this Agent to a curated Data Stream. It will scan recent content and generate topical listicles automatically. - Use image toggles wisely
Enable per-section images for listicles with strong visual potential (travel, food, products), but turn them off for abstract topics or B2B content. - Edit the brand voice sparingly
If you're using a persona like “Piper” or “Grant Matthews,” let them steer. The Agent knows how to match their cadence, quirks, and tone exactly.
Example Use Case
Input Source: Article on “Hidden Beaches in Europe”
Settings:
- 12 Sections
- 80 words per section
- Brand Voice: “Piper”
- Images: Enabled
✅ Output: A skimmable, breezy, visually rich article titled “12 Hidden Beaches in Europe You’ll Wish You Found Sooner.”
FAQs
Q: What if my text is only 30 words?
A: The Agent won’t run and you’ll get a friendly error. Add more detail or choose a longer source.
Q: Can I skip images entirely?
A: Yes! Just disable both image toggles. You’ll get a sleek, text-only listicle.
Q: Can I use this to summarize reports?
A: Yes, but make sure the input source is long and rich enough to break into distinct sections.
Want to see this Agent in action? [Watch the tutorial video →]
Or [test it live inside your workspace →]