List Based Article Generator

What It Does

Meet your content strategist with a clipboard. The List Based Article  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 List Based Articles. 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
• If you want an unstructured opinion piece — use the Blog Post 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

Best Reasons & Examples for Each Input Type

Free Text (Custom Text with at least 50 words)

• Best Reason: When you have raw information, bullet points, or an outline and want to transform them into a structured, skimmable list.
• Best For: Turning internal notes or concepts into polished, reader-friendly List Based Articles.
• Example: Input: “A guide to beginner hiking — safety, essential gear, best starter trails, and training tips.”
  → Output: “8 Hiking Tips Every Beginner Should Know” with sections like “Choose Trails That Match Your Fitness” and “Pack Smart with These 5 Essentials.”

My Data Streams (Curated live content feed)

• Best Reason: To keep your listicles tied to current events or trending topics without manual research.
• Best For: Real-time “Top 10” style articles or news-related roundups.
• Example: Input: Data Stream tracking new technology launches.
  → Output: “10 Gadgets Changing the Way We Work in 2025.”

Source URL (Any valid, publicly accessible link)

• Best Reason: To repurpose a single strong source into a skimmable, well-structured list format.
• Best For: Breaking down longform articles, reports, or research into digestible sections.
• Example: Input: URL to a World Economic Forum report on climate tech.
  → Output: “7 Climate Tech Innovations That Could Save the Planet.”

My Article (An existing article from your Ongage workspace)

• Best Reason: When you want to adapt something you’ve already published into a list format for different audiences or platforms.
• Best For: Spinning off evergreen content into bite-sized, shareable formats.
• Example: Input: Your own article on “The Future of Electric Vehicles.”
  → Output: “10 Ways Electric Vehicles Will Change Daily Life by 2030.”

Advanced Configuration

Output Format

The List Based Article 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  

**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:

• 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: Can I skip images?
A: Yes — just disable both image toggles.

Q: Can it summarize reports?
A: Absolutely, if the source is rich enough to break into sections.

Q: How long does it take?
A: Usually 30–60 seconds. Heavier inputs may take longer.

Q: What about paywalled content?
A: The Agent can’t access it. Paste the raw text instead