create-listicle

Create a listicle: $ARGUMENTS

1. Research

Research the topic to find list candidates.

• Existing listicles on this topic (what's ranking)
• Common "table stakes" items in most lists
• Unique or overlooked items competitors miss
• Questions the audience asks about this topic
• Brand knowledge base for relevant product ties

2. Curate List

Select the specified number of items.

• Include essential table stakes; add 2-3 unique items that differentiate
• For each item: what it is, why it matters, one key detail or example
• Determine ordering: priority, chronological, or thematic
• Checkpoint to review curated list before outlining if the user wants it

3. Outline

Create detailed outline.

• H1: count + benefit-focused title about topic
• Introduction (hook with problem/opportunity for audience)
• One H2 per list item (benefit-focused title, notes on what to cover)
• Conclusion (summary and next steps)
• FAQ optional

Header rules: each item header benefit-focused; consistent structure; headers scannable. Target word count.

4. Draft

Write the full listicle.

• Delegate to the content-writer agent for a fresh context window
• Introduction 100-150 words; each item 100-150 words; conclusion 75-100 words
• Parallel structure across items; consistent depth; 8th grade reading level; no filler
• Verify parallel structure; headers alone tell the story; consistent depth

5. Finalize

Review and create final deliverable.

• Run the content-critic agent to validate brand voice
• Final checks: all items consistent depth, scannable, no repetition between items
• Full article in markdown, title tag, meta description, recommended slug