Source-Based Quote Extractor

Your accuracy-first fact finder. The Source-Based Quote Extractor Agent pulls only true direct quotes from a provided article, ensuring each one is preserved exactly as written and properly attributed. It removes noise, avoids paraphrasing, and delivers clean, structured outputs ready for verification, citation, or editorial use.

What It Does

This Agent scans the readable body of an article and extracts only direct quotes enclosed in quotation marks. Each quote is paired with a Speaker value, based on the article’s attribution. If no speaker is provided, it defaults to Speaker unknown.

If no quotes exist, the Agent will simply return:

No direct quotes were found in this article.

Why It Matters

Accurate quoting is critical for journalism, research, and editorial workflows. Misattributed or paraphrased statements can damage credibility. This Agent ensures you always get verified, source-true quotes in a structured format — with zero guesswork or noise from site navigation, ads, or commentary.

When to Use It

Perfect for:

Extracting quotes for news articles, newsletters, or analysis pieces
Building source-verified quote archives or databases
Supporting fact-checking and editorial review
Pulling statements from press releases, interviews, or speeches
Identifying exact words from politicians, executives, or cultural figures

When Not to Use It

Avoid using this Agent:

For paraphrased insights or summaries (use Summarizer instead)
For sentiment analysis or topic tagging (use Metadata Tagger instead)
On content that isn’t article-based (e.g., PDFs, broken feeds, or placeholder text)

Inputs and Configuration

Basic Configuration

Field	Required?	Description
Source Content	✅	Raw readable text of the article (fetched beforehand). Must include body copy, not navigation or metadata.

Advanced Configuration

Field	Required?	Description
Language Model	✅	Default = GPT-4.1
Brand Voice / Guidelines	Not used	This Agent ignores brand fields — it always outputs direct quotes in neutral structure.

Brand, Tone, and Rules

Quotes must be extracted exactly as written — no paraphrasing.
Only extract text within quotation marks (“ ” or " ").
Always attach a Speaker field:
If name provided → use as-is
If only a role → use the role
If no attribution → “Speaker unknown”

Inclusion Rules

✅ Include:

“We are proud to launch this initiative,” said CEO Jane Smith.
“I didn’t vote for it,” the senator said.

❌ Exclude:

Paraphrased summaries
Headlines, captions, or metadata
Social embeds or comments

Operational Details

Pre-Configured Defaults

Model: GPT-4.1
Speaker field always included (even if unknown)
Filters out menus, ads, footers, and boilerplate text
Skips malformed or blank content with a clear error

Safety & Fallbacks

If content is missing, empty, or unreadable:
Error: Unable to process this URL. The content may be blank, inaccessible, or non-article text.

If no quotes found:
No direct quotes were found in this article.

Never invents or rewrites names, roles, or quotes.

Output Format

Each quote is listed as:

Quote:  
“Exact text of the quote.”  
Speaker: Jane Doe

If multiple quotes: repeat this structure in sequence.
If none: return the no-quotes message.

Smart Behaviors & Validation

Strips non-article elements (ads, nav bars, comments)
Preserves punctuation and casing of quotes
Always returns a usable, clean structure

Guidance and Integration

Tips & Tricks

Use with Summarizer Agent for quick quote + recap packages.
Combine with Metadata Tagger Agent to add context (who, where, what).
Perfect companion for Sales Follow-Up Sequence or Article to Email Agent, where verified quotes can increase credibility.
Great for internal editorial workflows that need clean pull quotes.

Example Use Case

Input:
Article about a new tech launch with three attributed quotes.

Output:

Quote:  
“We are thrilled to bring this to market.”  
Speaker: Jane Smith, CEO  

Quote:  
“The data shows clear benefits for customers.”  
Speaker: CTO John Doe  

Quote:  
“We will continue investing in this area.”  
Speaker: Company spokesperson

Troubleshooting

No quotes returned? → Check if the article actually contains quotation marks.
Speaker missing? → Defaults safely to “Speaker unknown.”
Error message shown? → Source input may be paywalled, blank, or non-article text.

FAQs

Q: Does it ever paraphrase quotes?
No — it only returns verbatim text within quotation marks.

Q: Can it handle transcripts?
Yes — if formatted with quotation marks and speaker attribution.

Q: What happens if there are dozens of quotes?
All are extracted, with each listed in the same Quote + Speaker structure.

Q: Can it misattribute speakers?
No — if a name is not clearly tied, it defaults to “Speaker unknown.”