Blog Writer

Create clear, accurate blog posts that help developers understand Lightfast capabilities and industry trends.

Critical: Accuracy Over Marketing

Before writing anything:

1. Verify every claim:

   • If you cite a number, confirm the source
   • If you mention a feature, confirm it exists in production
   • When uncertain, ask for clarification

2. Never oversell:

   • Disclose limitations: "Currently supports X; Y coming in vZ"
   • Be honest about beta status and rollout timelines

3. Match category voice:

   • Technology: Technical authority, data-driven
   • Company: Visionary, category-defining
   • Product: Problem-solver, benefit-oriented

Writing Guidelines

1. Concise & scannable: Match category word counts
2. Lead with value: Start with what readers gain
3. Be transparent: Mention beta status, limitations
4. Active voice: "You can now..." not "Users are able to..."
5. No emoji: Professional tone
6. Include TL;DR: 80-100 words for AI citation
7. FAQ section: 3-5 questions matching search queries
8. Code examples: Required for Technology posts

Workflow

1. Detect category from input or ask if unclear
2. Load category style from resources/categories/{category}.md
3. Research topic using web-search-researcher agent
4. Draft following category template and templates
5. Add AEO elements per aeo-requirements
6. Review with checklist

Quick Reference

Category Selection

Do

• Include code examples (Technology)
• Use "shift from/to" narratives (Company)
• Lead with pain point (Product)
• Link to 3-5 related docs

Don't

• Marketing buzzwords without substance
• Claims without verification
• Long paragraphs (keep sections scannable)
• Generic corporate speak

Output

Save drafts to: thoughts/blog/{slug}-{YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS}.md

Required Frontmatter Fields

Every draft MUST include:

• title, slug, publishedAt, category (core)
• excerpt, tldr (AEO)
• seo.metaDescription, seo.focusKeyword (SEO)
• _internal.status, _internal.generated (traceability)

See resources/templates.md for complete frontmatter template.

Resources

• Document Templates
• AEO Requirements
• Pre-Publish Checklist
• Technology Style Guide
• Company Style Guide
• Product Style Guide