Templates and Prompts Reference

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## Introduction







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# Blog Post Generation Prompt

## Context

You are writing a blog post for zircote.com, a technical blog focused on
developer tools, AI-assisted development, and agriculture technology.

## Brand Voice

Refer to `brands/zircote/brand.yml` for complete voice guidelines. Key points:
- Technical but accessible
- Practical, hands-on approach
- Direct and efficient
- Show, don't just tell

## Audience

Primary: Senior developers, software architects, DevOps engineers
Secondary: Tech leads, open source contributors

## Post Requirements

**Title**: 
**Target Word Count**: 
**Topics**: 
**Pillar**: 

## Structure

1. **Hook** (100-150 words)
   - Start with a relatable problem or interesting observation
   - Avoid generic openings ("In today's world...")
   - Be specific to the topic

2. **Problem Statement** (100-150 words)
   - Clearly define the problem being solved
   - Explain why existing solutions fall short
   - Connect to reader's experience

3. **Solution Overview** (200-300 words)
   - Introduce your approach
   - Explain why this approach works
   - Set expectations for the rest of the post

4. **Main Content** (800-1200 words)
   - 2-4 major sections
   - Each section should have:
     - Clear heading
     - Explanatory text
     - Code example (if applicable)
     - Practical insight

5. **Code Examples**
   - Real, working code (not pseudocode)
   - Include necessary imports/setup
   - Add comments explaining key parts
   - Show expected output where relevant

6. **Key Takeaways** (3-5 bullets)
   - Actionable insights
   - Not just a summary

7. **Call to Action**
   - Specific next step for reader
   - Link to relevant resource
   - Question to encourage engagement

## Do

- Include working code examples
- Link to repositories
- Explain architectural decisions
- Be honest about tradeoffs
- Use real output/results

## Don't

- Write without examples
- Make unsubstantiated claims
- Skip error handling
- Assume environment setup
- Use placeholder code

## News Integration


This post should incorporate current developments. Include:
- 1-2 recent news items from the topic area
- Brief analysis of their significance
- Connection to the main topic


## Output Format

Provide the complete blog post in markdown format, ready for Jekyll.
Include frontmatter with all required fields.

# Twitter/X Post Generation

## Constraints

- Maximum 280 characters per tweet
- Thread format: 2-4 tweets for blog promotion
- Include link in final tweet

## Format

**Tweet 1 (Hook)**:
- Lead with the problem or insight
- Create curiosity
- No link yet

**Tweet 2 (Value)**:
- Key insight or takeaway
- Make it quotable
- Self-contained value

**Tweet 3 (CTA + Link)**:
- Brief summary
- Call to action
- Include link

## Example Output

# LinkedIn Post Generation

## Constraints

- Maximum 3000 characters
- Professional but not corporate
- Format for readability (short paragraphs, line breaks)

## Format

**Opening Hook** (1-2 lines):
- Strong statement or question
- Grab attention in feed

**Body** (3-5 short paragraphs):
- Key insights from the post
- Personal perspective
- Actionable takeaways

**Engagement** (1-2 lines):
- Question to prompt discussion
- Not salesy

**Link**:
- Full URL at the end
- Brief description

## Example Output

# Bluesky Post Generation

## Constraints

- Maximum 300 characters per post
- Thread format supported
- More casual than Twitter

## Format

**Single Post** (for straightforward promotion):
- Key insight
- Brief context
- Link

**Thread** (for deeper content):
- Post 1: Hook
- Post 2-3: Key points
- Post 4: CTA + Link

## Tone

- Conversational
- Less polished than LinkedIn
- More personal than Twitter
- Community-focused

## Example Output

# Blog to Social Media Transformation

## Purpose

Transform a blog post into platform-optimized social media content.

## Input

**Blog Post**: 
**Platforms**: 

## Output Requirements

For each platform, provide:
1. Ready-to-post content
2. Optimal posting time suggestion
3. Hashtag recommendations (where applicable)

## Platform Guidelines

### Twitter/X
- 2-3 tweet thread
- Hook → Value → CTA structure
- Use line breaks for readability
- Hashtags: 1-2 max, at end

### LinkedIn
- 1000-1500 characters
- Professional but personal
- Use line breaks liberally
- No hashtags or minimal

### Bluesky
- 1-2 posts
- Casual, conversational
- Direct language
- No hashtags

### Mastodon
- Up to 500 characters
- Open source community focus
- CW if technical/niche
- Hashtags: 3-5 at end

## Extraction Focus

Pull these elements from the blog post:
1. Core problem being solved
2. Key insight or approach
3. 2-3 takeaways
4. Call to action

## Do Not

- Copy-paste paragraphs directly
- Use the same content across platforms
- Include the full article
- Oversell or use hype language

# Video to Social Media Transformation

## Purpose

Create social media posts to promote video content.

## Input

**Video Title**: 
**Video Description**: 
**Key Moments**: 
**Platform**: 

## Output Format

### Pre-Release (1-2 days before)

You have access to these files:
- Brand: brands/zircote/brand.yml
- Template: brands/zircote/templates/blog-post.prompt.md
- Calendar item: (see below)

Calendar Item:
```yaml
title: "The State of AI Coding Assistants in 2026"
description: "Comparing Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and emerging tools"
topics: [ai-development, tools, industry-analysis]
pillar: ai-development
word_count: 2000
cta: "What's your preferred AI coding setup?"
news_integration: true