Newsletter #31
Description
Goal
Implement an agentic newsletter
Description
Create an agent with the capability to understand that, in order to generate newsletter, it's required to be conscious about the following details
These are the things an agent must be aware of to behave like an editor.
Not a form. Not a UI.
1. Editorial Identity
Defines who the newsletter is.
Required
- Newsletter name
- Mission / purpose
- Voice & tone
- Narrator personality
- Editorial values
- Editorial angle (curation, analysis, opinion)
2. Audience
Defines who it is for.
Required
- Target reader profile
- Knowledge level
- Reader needs / pains
- Expected depth (summary vs deep dive)
3. Content Scope
Defines what is covered and what is not.
Required
- Core topics
- Excluded topics
- Key concepts / vocabulary
4. Sources & Trust
Defines where truth comes from.
Required
- Approved source types or list
- Prohibited sources
- Freshness window
- Verification rule
5. Structure & Format
Defines how each edition is shaped.
Required
- Fixed sections and order
- Length limits (total / per section)
- Formatting rules (lists, headings, emojis)
6. Curation Criteria
Defines what deserves inclusion.
Required
- Relevance threshold
- Selection criteria (impact, novelty, usefulness)
- Content mix (news / analysis / resources)
7. Personalization
Defines how content adapts to readers.
Required (if enabled)
- Segmentation variables
- Personalization depth
- Adaptation rules
8. Cadence & Constraints
Defines when and under what limits it runs.
Required
- Publishing frequency
- Schedule
- Review policy
- Hard limits (words, links, sensitive topics)
9. Quality & Success
Defines what “good” means.
Required
- Quality checklist
- Hard constraints (no invention, no speculation without source)
- Success metric (at least one)
10. Continuity
Defines consistency over time.
Required
- Access to past editions
- Memory of covered topics