johnlindquist/claude/article

# Claude CLI for article generation
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-cli
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_api_key
 
# Or Gemini as alternative
pip install google-generativeai
export GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key

claude --print --model opus "Write a technical article about: [topic]
 
Requirements:
- Target audience: [developers/beginners/etc]
- Length: ~[1500] words
- Include code examples
- Practical focus
 
Structure:
1. Hook/intro that establishes the problem
2. Context/background
3. Main content with examples
4. Best practices
5. Conclusion with next steps"

gemini -m pro -o text -e "" "Write a first draft article about: [topic]
 
Keep it concise (~800 words) with:
- Clear thesis
- 3-4 main points
- One code example
- Actionable takeaway"

gemini -m pro -o text -e "" "Expand this outline into a full article:
 
OUTLINE:
1. [Point 1]
2. [Point 2]
3. [Point 3]
 
For each section, provide:
- 2-3 paragraphs
- Relevant examples
- Transitions between sections"

claude --print --model opus "Write a step-by-step tutorial for: [task]
 
Format:
- Prerequisites section
- Numbered steps with code
- Expected output at each step
- Common errors and fixes
- Complete working example at end"

gemini -m pro -o text -e "" "Write a comparison article:
 
COMPARING: [Option A] vs [Option B]
CONTEXT: [Use case]
 
Include:
- Overview of each
- Feature comparison table
- Code examples for each
- When to use which
- Clear recommendation"

gemini -m pro -o text -e "" "Write an explainer article about: [concept]
 
Audience: [technical level]
 
Cover:
- What it is (simple definition)
- Why it matters
- How it works (with diagrams if helpful)
- Real-world examples
- Common misconceptions"

gemini -m pro -o text -e "" "Write a 'how we built it' article based on:
 
PROJECT: [description]
TECH STACK: [technologies]
CHALLENGES: [key challenges faced]
SOLUTIONS: [how you solved them]
 
Format as engineering blog post with:
- Problem statement
- Architecture decisions
- Implementation details
- Lessons learned
- Results/metrics"

ARTICLE=$(cat draft.md)
gemini -m pro -o text -e "" "Review this technical article for accuracy:
 
$ARTICLE
 
Check:
1. Code examples work correctly
2. Technical claims are accurate
3. Best practices are current
4. No outdated information
5. Security considerations
 
Flag any issues with corrections."

ARTICLE=$(cat draft.md)
gemini -m pro -o text -e "" "Improve the readability of this article:
 
$ARTICLE
 
Focus on:
- Clearer sentences
- Better transitions
- Active voice
- Removing jargon
- Adding helpful examples"

ARTICLE=$(cat draft.md)
gemini -m pro -o text -e "" "Add practical code examples to this article:
 
$ARTICLE
 
For each concept:
- Add working code snippet
- Include comments
- Show expected output
- Provide variations where helpful"

ARTICLE=$(cat draft.md)
FEEDBACK="[feedback from reviewers]"
 
gemini -m pro -o text -e "" "Revise this article based on feedback:
 
CURRENT:
$ARTICLE
 
FEEDBACK:
$FEEDBACK
 
Incorporate the feedback while maintaining the article's voice and structure."

# [Catchy Title]
 
[1-2 sentence hook that identifies the problem]
 
## The Problem
 
[Describe the pain point readers face]
 
## The Solution
 
[Introduce your approach]
 
### [Key Point 1]
 
[Explanation with code example]
 
### [Key Point 2]
 
[Explanation with code example]
 
## Putting It Together
 
[Complete example combining the concepts]
 
## Conclusion
 
[Summary and call to action]

# How to [Do Something]
 
## Prerequisites
 
-[Requirement 1]
-[Requirement 2]
 
## What We're Building
 
[Brief description and screenshot/diagram]
 
## Step 1: [First Step]
 
[Instructions]
 

 
## Step 2: [Second Step]
 
...
 
## Complete Code
 

 
## Next Steps
 
[Where to go from here]