listicle-generator

Name: listicle-generator
Author: Affitor

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How to install listicle-generator?

affitor/affiliate-skills/listicle-generator

$npx -y skills add Affitor/affiliate-skills --skill listicle-generator

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Summary

Write "Top N best..." listicle articles for affiliate marketing with mini-reviews, pricing, pros/cons, and CTAs per entry. Triggers on: "write a best of list", "top 10 [category] tools", "best [product category] article", "roundup post", "listicle about [category]", "write a top

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SKILL.md

1	# Listicle Generator
2
3	Write "Top N Best [Category]" roundup articles that rank on Google, capture featured snippets, and drive affiliate conversions across multiple products. Each list entry is a self-contained mini-review with features, pricing, pros/cons, audience fit, and a CTA. The article is structured to win both the featured snippet and the "People Also Ask" box.
4
5	## When to Use
6
7	- User wants to cover an entire product category with multiple affiliate links
8	- User says "best", "top", "roundup", "list of", or mentions a number with a category
9	- User wants to capture high-volume generic keywords ("best email marketing tools") vs. specific product searches
10	- User has multiple affiliate programs in the same category and wants one article to cover them all
11	- User wants an article format that benefits from regular updates (add/remove products as market evolves)
12
13	## Workflow
14
15	### Step 1: Determine List Parameters
16
17	Parse the user's request for:
18	- Category: what type of product (e.g., "email marketing tools", "AI video generators")
19	- List size (N): explicitly stated number, or auto-select based on category depth
20	- Niche/specialized categories: 5-7 products
21	- Broad/competitive categories: 7-10 products
22	- Very broad (e.g., "project management tools"): 10-12 products
23	- Target audience: inferred from category + any context clues (beginners, enterprises, specific industries)
24	- Year: always use current year in the title for freshness signal
25
26	If no affiliate product is specified:
27	- Ask: "Which product are you promoting? I'll feature it prominently in the list."
28	- If user says to proceed anyway, generate a balanced list and note where they should insert their affiliate link.
29
30	### Step 2: Research the Product Landscape
31
32	Use `web_search` to build the product list:
33
34	1. Seed query: `"best [category] tools [year]" site:g2.com OR site:capterra.com OR site:trustradius.com`
35	2. Validate with traffic: `"best [category]"` — check autocomplete for common phrasings
36	3. Find affiliate programs: `"[category] affiliate program"` — identify which products offer commissions
37
38	For each candidate product, gather:
39	- Product name and one-line description
40	- Starting price and free plan availability
41	- G2/Capterra rating (if available)
42	- The one thing it does best (unique angle)
43	- Who it's primarily designed for
44
45	Affiliate prioritization rules:
46	- Position the user's affiliate product at #1 or #2 (never lower than #3 unless it genuinely cannot be defended in the top 3)
47	- #1 position gets the most clicks — use it for the highest-commission or best-converting product
48	- If the user has multiple affiliate programs, spread them in positions 1, 2, and 4
49	- Non-affiliate products fill the remaining slots to make the list credible and balanced
50
51	### Step 3: Plan the Article Structure
52
53	Map out every section before writing:
54
55	Article structure:
56	1. Title (with year, number, category)
57	2. FTC disclosure
58	3. Introduction (150-200 words)
59	4. "At a Glance" summary table
60	5. Evaluation criteria (H2)
61	6. Individual product entries × N (H2 each)
62	7. Comparison table (all products × key dimensions)
63	8. How to Choose (H2)
64	9. FAQ (H2)
65	10. Final Recommendation (H2)
66
67	Per-entry structure (400-600 words each):
68	- H2: `[Rank]. [Product Name] — [One-line Value Prop]`
69	- Opening paragraph: what it is, who made it, why it's on this list
70	- Key features section (3-5 bullet points)
71	- Pricing table (free / starter / pro / enterprise)
72	- Pros list (4-5 bullets)
73	- Cons list (2-3 bullets — be honest, builds trust)
74	- Best for: one sentence naming the ideal user
75	- Affiliate CTA button: `[Try [Product] free →](url)`
76
77	### Step 4: Write the Full Article
78
79	Title formula: `[N] Best [Category] Tools in [Year] (Ranked and Reviewed)`
80	Alternative: `Best [Category] Software: Top [N] Picks for [Year]`
81
82	Introduction (150-200 words):
83	- Open with the core problem this category solves
84	- Mention how many tools you evaluated and your selection criteria
85	- Name-drop 2-3 products from the list to signal comprehensiveness
86	- End with a transition: "Here are the [N] best options I found."
87
88	"At a Glance" Table (immediately after intro, captures featured snippet):
89	```
90	\| Tool \| Best For \| Star

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How to install listicle-generator?

affitor/affiliate-skills/listicle-generator

$npx -y skills add Affitor/affiliate-skills --skill listicle-generator

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Files · 1

View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# Listicle Generator
2
3	Write "Top N Best [Category]" roundup articles that rank on Google, capture featured snippets, and drive affiliate conversions across multiple products. Each list entry is a self-contained mini-review with features, pricing, pros/cons, audience fit, and a CTA. The article is structured to win both the featured snippet and the "People Also Ask" box.
4
5	## When to Use
6
7	- User wants to cover an entire product category with multiple affiliate links
8	- User says "best", "top", "roundup", "list of", or mentions a number with a category
9	- User wants to capture high-volume generic keywords ("best email marketing tools") vs. specific product searches
10	- User has multiple affiliate programs in the same category and wants one article to cover them all
11	- User wants an article format that benefits from regular updates (add/remove products as market evolves)
12
13	## Workflow
14
15	### Step 1: Determine List Parameters
16
17	Parse the user's request for:
18	- Category: what type of product (e.g., "email marketing tools", "AI video generators")
19	- List size (N): explicitly stated number, or auto-select based on category depth
20	- Niche/specialized categories: 5-7 products
21	- Broad/competitive categories: 7-10 products
22	- Very broad (e.g., "project management tools"): 10-12 products
23	- Target audience: inferred from category + any context clues (beginners, enterprises, specific industries)
24	- Year: always use current year in the title for freshness signal
25
26	If no affiliate product is specified:
27	- Ask: "Which product are you promoting? I'll feature it prominently in the list."
28	- If user says to proceed anyway, generate a balanced list and note where they should insert their affiliate link.
29
30	### Step 2: Research the Product Landscape
31
32	Use `web_search` to build the product list:
33
34	1. Seed query: `"best [category] tools [year]" site:g2.com OR site:capterra.com OR site:trustradius.com`
35	2. Validate with traffic: `"best [category]"` — check autocomplete for common phrasings
36	3. Find affiliate programs: `"[category] affiliate program"` — identify which products offer commissions
37
38	For each candidate product, gather:
39	- Product name and one-line description
40	- Starting price and free plan availability
41	- G2/Capterra rating (if available)
42	- The one thing it does best (unique angle)
43	- Who it's primarily designed for
44
45	Affiliate prioritization rules:
46	- Position the user's affiliate product at #1 or #2 (never lower than #3 unless it genuinely cannot be defended in the top 3)
47	- #1 position gets the most clicks — use it for the highest-commission or best-converting product
48	- If the user has multiple affiliate programs, spread them in positions 1, 2, and 4
49	- Non-affiliate products fill the remaining slots to make the list credible and balanced
50
51	### Step 3: Plan the Article Structure
52
53	Map out every section before writing:
54
55	Article structure:
56	1. Title (with year, number, category)
57	2. FTC disclosure
58	3. Introduction (150-200 words)
59	4. "At a Glance" summary table
60	5. Evaluation criteria (H2)
61	6. Individual product entries × N (H2 each)
62	7. Comparison table (all products × key dimensions)
63	8. How to Choose (H2)
64	9. FAQ (H2)
65	10. Final Recommendation (H2)
66
67	Per-entry structure (400-600 words each):
68	- H2: `[Rank]. [Product Name] — [One-line Value Prop]`
69	- Opening paragraph: what it is, who made it, why it's on this list
70	- Key features section (3-5 bullet points)
71	- Pricing table (free / starter / pro / enterprise)
72	- Pros list (4-5 bullets)
73	- Cons list (2-3 bullets — be honest, builds trust)
74	- Best for: one sentence naming the ideal user
75	- Affiliate CTA button: `[Try [Product] free →](url)`
76
77	### Step 4: Write the Full Article
78
79	Title formula: `[N] Best [Category] Tools in [Year] (Ranked and Reviewed)`
80	Alternative: `Best [Category] Software: Top [N] Picks for [Year]`
81
82	Introduction (150-200 words):
83	- Open with the core problem this category solves
84	- Mention how many tools you evaluated and your selection criteria
85	- Name-drop 2-3 products from the list to signal comprehensiveness
86	- End with a transition: "Here are the [N] best options I found."
87
88	"At a Glance" Table (immediately after intro, captures featured snippet):
89	```
90	\| Tool \| Best For \| Star

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