List Generator

What It Does

This Agent takes a topic, optional source content, and a target number of items — then generates a perfectly formatted list that matches your brand voice and editorial standards. Unlike the List Based Article Generator (which creates full longform articles), this Agent focuses purely on list creation: concise, specific, and ready to use.

It automatically determines whether your list needs explanatory paragraphs or just headlines based on the type of content you're creating. Naming brainstorms? Headlines only. Sleep tips? Headlines with context. The Agent reads the intent and formats accordingly.

Whether you're ideating blog titles, generating product name ideas, or building a "10 Habits" list, this Agent delivers consistent, high-quality output every time — even when inputs are messy or incomplete.

When to Use It

Perfect for:

• Keyword-focused lists ("30 Blog Post Ideas for SaaS Companies")
• Naming brainstorms ("Creative Names for a Coffee Brand")
• SEO phrase banks or title generators
• Editorial tip lists ("8 Ways to Improve Your Morning Routine")
• Category or taxonomy lists
• Instructional or best-practice roundups ("12 Rules for Better Email Marketing")

Use it when:

• You need standalone list content (not a full article)
• You want a specific number of items with zero filler
• You're ideating, organizing, or structuring concepts
• You need output that adapts intelligently to the list type
• You want brand voice and tone consistency without manual editing

When Not to Use It

Avoid using this Agent:

• For full-length articles with intros, conclusions, and narrative flow — use the List Based Article Generator instead
• When you need image generation per item — this Agent focuses on text-only output
• For unstructured brainstorms or freeform content — this Agent is built for structured lists

Inputs and Configuration

This Agent uses a streamlined input system with intelligent defaults and failsafe logic. Here's how it works:

Basic Configuration

Source Content (Optional)

Provide free text to ground the list in specific context:

• Free Text: Raw notes, outlines, brainstorm content, article excerpts, or any reference material you want the Agent to draw from (minimum 50 words recommended for best results)

How the Agent uses it: Source content provides thematic context, tone cues, and useful information. If it's missing, broken, or unreadable, the Agent simply writes based on the List Topic alone — no errors, no placeholders.

Advanced Configuration

Best Use of Free Text Input

Best Reason: When you have rough notes, bullet points, concept fragments, article excerpts, or reference material and want to turn them into a polished, structured list.

Best For: Brainstorming sessions, internal docs, early-stage ideation, or extracting list content from existing materials.

Example:
Input: "Ideas for a productivity blog — time management, focus techniques, tools, morning routines, avoiding burnout."
→ Output: "10 Productivity Tips Every Remote Worker Should Know" with items like "Block Your Calendar in 90-Minute Sprints" and "Use the Two-Minute Rule for Quick Wins."

Another Example:
Input: "Copy-pasted article about sustainable fashion trends, ethical manufacturing, circular economy models, consumer behavior shifts."
→ Output: "8 Sustainable Fashion Trends Reshaping the Industry" with focused, distinct entries.

Smart Behaviors & Validation

Before generating your list, this Agent:

• Validates Source Content: If it's missing, broken, or unreadable, the Agent writes purely from the List Topic
• Extracts Useful Guidelines: Pulls actionable editorial rules from Custom Guidelines while ignoring broken formatting, markdown logic, or irrelevant content
• Applies Brand Voice Intelligently: Matches tone, rhythm, and vocabulary if a persona is selected; defaults to clear, professional editorial style if not
• Enforces Specificity: Every item is distinct, actionable, and aligned with the List Topic — no vague or generic entries
• Prevents Repetition: Uses varied sentence structure and phrasing across all items

Writing Rules & Quality Standards

The Agent follows strict editorial standards:

• Natural, varied sentence structure — no robotic phrasing or templated repetition
• Specific, non-redundant entries — every item must be distinct and meaningful
• No filler or fluff — vague entries like "Be consistent" or "Try harder" are automatically avoided
• Grounded in source content — if source material is provided, the list reflects its themes and context
• Brand voice alignment — reflects the selected persona's tone, vocabulary, and personality (or defaults to professional editorial style)

Quote & Fact Rules

This Agent maintains strict accuracy standards:

• No inventing: Everything must be grounded in your input or verified public knowledge
• Quotes must be verbatim and attributed — otherwise, they're paraphrased or skipped
• Numerical data and claims must come from the source — no assumptions or fabrications

Failsafe Logic

The List Generator Agent is built to handle imperfect inputs gracefully:

• If Source Content is missing or broken → Writes the list based solely on the List Topic
• If Brand Guidelines are malformed or irrelevant → Ignores them and applies default editorial standards
• If Brand Voice is missing → Defaults to a human, professional editorial tone
• If unsure whether to include paragraphs → Defaults to headline-only format
• Always returns exactly the requested Number of Items → No blanks, errors, or system notes

Tips & Tricks

Be specific with your List Topic

Instead of "Marketing tips," try "Email marketing tips for e-commerce brands." The more focused the topic, the sharper the output.

Use Free Text to set the tone and context

Even if you're brainstorming, a quick paragraph of context helps the Agent match your intent and style. You can paste article excerpts, research notes, or even competitor content as reference material.

Choose the right Brand Voice for your content type

• Use The Guide for how-to lists and tutorials
• Use The Straight-Talker for product features or service benefits
• Use The Uplifter for motivational or aspirational lists
• Use The Decoder for technical topics that need simplification
• Use The Disruptor for contrarian or bold opinion lists

Let Brand Voice do the heavy lifting

If you've selected a persona, let it steer. The Agent knows how to match their cadence, quirks, and tone exactly—no need to over-explain in Custom Guidelines.

Edit Custom Guidelines sparingly

The defaults are already strong. Only add specific rules if you have clear brand requirements (e.g., "Never use exclamation points" or "Always write in second person").

Example Use Case

Input Configuration:

• List Topic: "Morning habits for better productivity"
• Number of Items: 8
• Source Content: "Article excerpt discussing circadian rhythms, the impact of morning light exposure on cortisol levels, benefits of delaying caffeine intake, and research on movement and cognitive function."
• Brand Voice: "The Guide"
• Custom Guidelines: Default

✅ Output: A clean, instructional list titled "8 Morning Habits for Better Productivity" with entries like:

Start with hydration, not caffeine
Your body is dehydrated after hours of sleep, and water helps kickstart your metabolism and focus before coffee even hits.

Move your body for 10 minutes
A short walk or stretch routine increases blood flow to your brain and helps you feel more alert without relying solely on stimulants.

FAQs

Q: Can I skip source content entirely?
A: Yes — just enter your List Topic. The Agent will generate based on the theme alone.

Q: What's the difference between this and the List Based Article Generator?
A: This Agent creates standalone lists (just the items). The List Based Article Generator creates full longform articles with introductions, conclusions, and optional images.

Q: How does it decide between headline-only vs. headline + paragraph?
A: It reads the intent of your List Topic. Naming brainstorms and keyword lists get headlines only. Tips, habits, and instructional content get paragraphs.

Q: Can I control the output format (plain text, HTML, JSON)?
A: Yes — select your preferred format in the output settings.

Q: What if my Custom Guidelines include broken formatting?
A: The Agent intelligently extracts useful editorial rules and ignores the rest. You won't see errors or broken logic in the output.

Q: How long should my Free Text input be?
A: Minimum 50 words recommended, but you can paste entire articles or longer reference materials. The Agent will extract what's relevant.

Q: Can I use the same Free Text for multiple lists?
A: Absolutely. Change the List Topic each time to generate different angles from the same source material.

Summary

The List Generator Agent is your structured content specialist: fast, intelligent, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you're ideating blog titles, building SEO keyword lists, or creating editorial tip content, it delivers exactly what you need — formatted correctly, written cleanly, and aligned with your brand voice. No fluff, no filler, no errors. Just high-quality lists, every time.