{"skill":{"slug":"pod-cog","displayName":"Pod Cog","summary":"AI podcast production powered by CellCog. Full podcast episodes from a single prompt — multi-voice dialogue, intro/outro music, automatic editing to finished...","description":"---\nname: pod-cog\ndescription: \"AI podcast production powered by CellCog. Full podcast episodes from a single prompt — multi-voice dialogue, intro/outro music, automatic editing to finished MP3. Episode scripts, show notes, interview prep, audiograms.\"\nmetadata:\n  openclaw:\n    emoji: \"🎙️\"\n    os: [darwin, linux, windows]\n    requires:\n      bins: [python3]\n      env: [CELLCOG_API_KEY]\nauthor: CellCog\nhomepage: https://cellcog.ai\ndependencies: [cellcog]\n---\n# Pod Cog - Complete Podcast Production\n\n**A great podcast needs three things: compelling content, natural-sounding voices, and polished production.** CellCog delivers all three.\n\n- **Content quality:** #1 on DeepResearch Bench (Apr 2026) — scripts built on deep reasoning, not surface-level takes\n- **Voice quality:** Frontier multi-voice dialogue with natural delivery, emotion, and pacing across distinct speakers\n- **Production quality:** Automatic intro/outro music generation, mixing, and final MP3 delivery — all from a single prompt\n\n## How to Use\n\nFor your first CellCog task in a session, read the **cellcog** skill for the full SDK reference — file handling, chat modes, timeouts, and more.\n\n**OpenClaw (fire-and-forget):**\n```python\nresult = client.create_chat(\n    prompt=\"[your task prompt]\",\n    notify_session_key=\"agent:main:main\",\n    task_label=\"my-task\",\n    chat_mode=\"agent\",\n)\n```\n\n**All agents except OpenClaw (blocks until done):**\n```python\nfrom cellcog import CellCogClient\nclient = CellCogClient(agent_provider=\"openclaw|cursor|claude-code|codex|...\")\nresult = client.create_chat(\n    prompt=\"[your task prompt]\",\n    task_label=\"my-task\",\n    chat_mode=\"agent\",\n)\nprint(result[\"message\"])\n```\n\n\n---\n\n## What You Can Create\n\n### Episode Scripts\n\nFull scripts or outlines:\n\n- **Solo Episodes**: \"Write a script for a 20-minute solo episode on productivity\"\n- **Interview Prep**: \"Create questions and flow for interviewing a startup founder\"\n- **Panel Shows**: \"Write a structured outline for a 3-person discussion\"\n- **Narrative Podcasts**: \"Script a true-crime style narrative episode\"\n\n**Example prompt:**\n> \"Write a script for a 25-minute solo podcast episode:\n> \n> Show: 'The Indie Hacker Pod' - for bootstrapped founders\n> Topic: Why I stopped chasing product-market fit\n> \n> Structure:\n> - Hook (why this matters)\n> - Story (my journey with 3 failed products)\n> - Framework (what I do instead now)\n> - Actionable takeaways\n> - CTA (newsletter signup)\n> \n> Tone: Conversational, honest, like talking to a friend who's building something\n> \n> Include: Suggested timestamps for chapters\"\n\n### Show Notes\n\nProfessional episode documentation:\n\n- **Standard Show Notes**: \"Create show notes with timestamps and links\"\n- **SEO-Optimized**: \"Write show notes optimized for search\"\n- **Newsletter Format**: \"Convert episode into newsletter-style show notes\"\n- **Chapter Markers**: \"Generate chapter markers with timestamps\"\n\n**Example prompt:**\n> \"Create show notes for Episode 47: 'The Art of Cold Email'\n> \n> Episode summary: Interview with Sarah, who booked 50 meetings with cold email\n> \n> Include:\n> - Episode summary (2-3 paragraphs)\n> - Key timestamps (I'll add exact times later)\n> - Guest bio with links\n> - Resources mentioned\n> - Key quotes from the episode\n> - CTA to subscribe\n> \n> Format for both website and podcast app descriptions\"\n\n### Intros & Outros\n\nConsistent show branding:\n\n- **Show Intros**: \"Write a 30-second podcast intro script\"\n- **Episode Intros**: \"Create a template for episode-specific intros\"\n- **Outros**: \"Write an outro with CTAs\"\n- **Ad Reads**: \"Create a host-read ad script template\"\n\n**Example prompt:**\n> \"Write a podcast intro script (30 seconds when spoken):\n> \n> Show: 'Build in Public' - weekly show about transparent entrepreneurship\n> Host: Jamie\n> \n> Should include:\n> - Show name and hook\n> - What listeners will learn\n> - Quick credibility (without being braggy)\n> - Energy: Enthusiastic but not cheesy\n> \n> Also create a short outro (15 seconds) with:\n> - Thank you\n> - Subscribe CTA\n> - Social media mention\"\n\n### Audiograms & Clips\n\nSocial content from episodes:\n\n- **Audiogram Clips**: \"Create 3 audiogram-worthy clips from this transcript\"\n- **Quote Cards**: \"Design shareable quote images from episode highlights\"\n- **Video Clips**: \"Generate short video clips for social promotion\"\n- **Teaser Content**: \"Create a 60-second teaser for the episode\"\n\n### Interview Preparation\n\nBe the best host:\n\n- **Research Briefs**: \"Research this guest and prepare background notes\"\n- **Question Lists**: \"Generate 20 interview questions for this guest\"\n- **Follow-up Questions**: \"Create follow-up questions for these topics\"\n- **Pre-Interview Guide**: \"Create a pre-interview guide to share with guest\"\n\n**Example prompt:**\n> \"Prepare for interviewing Alex Chen, founder of TechStartup (acquired for $50M):\n> \n> Research:\n> - Their journey\n> - Key decisions that led to success\n> - Public content they've created\n> - Unique angles not often covered\n> \n> Generate:\n> - 15 main questions (mix of story, tactical, and personal)\n> - 5 rapid-fire questions for end of show\n> - Topics to avoid (if any obvious ones)\n> - Suggested episode structure\n> \n> My show focuses on the emotional journey, not just tactics\"\n\n### Podcast Planning\n\nStrategic content development:\n\n- **Content Calendars**: \"Plan 12 episodes for next quarter\"\n- **Series Planning**: \"Outline a 5-part series on fundraising\"\n- **Topic Generation**: \"Generate 20 episode ideas for a marketing podcast\"\n- **Season Planning**: \"Plan Season 2 themes and episode flow\"\n\n---\n\n## Podcast Formats\n\n| Format | Structure | CellCog Helps With |\n|--------|-----------|-------------------|\n| **Solo** | Just you, sharing expertise | Scripts, outlines, talking points |\n| **Interview** | Host + Guest | Questions, research, show notes |\n| **Co-Hosted** | Two regular hosts | Discussion outlines, segment ideas |\n| **Panel** | Multiple guests | Structure, moderation flow |\n| **Narrative** | Produced, story-driven | Scripts, story structure |\n| **News/Recap** | Current events | Research, summaries, takes |\n\n---\n\n## Content Types\n\n### Pre-Production\n- Research briefs\n- Interview questions\n- Episode outlines\n- Guest prep materials\n\n### Production\n- Full scripts\n- Talking points\n- Ad read scripts\n- Intro/outro scripts\n\n### Post-Production\n- Show notes\n- Transcripts\n- Chapter markers\n- Summaries\n\n### Promotion\n- Audiogram clips\n- Social posts\n- Newsletter content\n- Quote cards\n\n---\n\n## Chat Mode for Podcasts\n\n| Scenario | Recommended Mode |\n|----------|------------------|\n| Scripts, show notes, interview questions, individual episodes | `\"agent\"` |\n| Season planning, narrative series, comprehensive guest research | `\"agent team\"` |\n\n**Use `\"agent\"` for most podcast work.** Episode scripts, show notes, and interview prep execute well in agent mode.\n\n**Use `\"agent team\"` for deep work** - researching complex guests, planning multi-episode narratives, or developing comprehensive content strategies.\n\n---\n\n## Example Prompts\n\n**Full episode script:**\n> \"Write a complete script for a 30-minute podcast episode:\n> \n> Show: 'Design Matters' - UX/product design podcast\n> Episode: 'Why most redesigns fail'\n> \n> Format: Solo episode with examples\n> \n> Cover:\n> 1. The redesign trap (why we love to redesign)\n> 2. Case study: 3 famous failed redesigns\n> 3. Framework: When to redesign vs iterate\n> 4. How to do a redesign right\n> 5. Listener action items\n> \n> Tone: Authoritative but conversational, include specific examples\n> Length: ~4,000 words spoken\"\n\n**Interview preparation:**\n> \"Prepare me for interviewing the CEO of a climate tech startup:\n> \n> Guest: Maya Williams, CEO of CarbonCapture.io\n> Company: Direct air capture technology, raised $30M Series A\n> \n> My podcast: Tech for Good - technology solving real problems\n> \n> I want:\n> - Background research summary\n> - 12 thoughtful questions (avoid generic founder questions)\n> - 3 questions about the science (for non-expert audience)\n> - 2 questions about the personal journey\n> - Suggested follow-ups\n> - Episode title options\"\n\n**Show notes:**\n> \"Create comprehensive show notes:\n> \n> Episode: Interview with productivity expert about deep work\n> Duration: 45 minutes\n> \n> Key topics covered:\n> - Why multitasking is a myth\n> - The 4-hour deep work day\n> - Digital minimalism in practice\n> - Building a distraction-free environment\n> \n> Include:\n> - Episode summary (SEO-friendly)\n> - Detailed timestamps\n> - Key quotes (I'll verify exact wording)\n> - All resources mentioned\n> - Related episodes to link\n> - Subscribe CTAs\"\n\n---\n\n## Full Audio Production\n\nWhen you request a **full podcast episode with audio**, CellCog produces a complete, ready-to-publish file with this default structure:\n\n```\n[Intro Music] → [Dialogue/Conversation] → [Outro Music]\n```\n\n**CellCog generates all three parts automatically** — the multi-voice dialogue AND short intro/outro music tracks — then stitches them into one final MP3.\n\n### Customizing the Music\n\nYou can control the intro and outro music in your prompt:\n\n**Specific direction:**\n> \"Intro music: 8 seconds of upbeat electronic, think tech podcast energy. Outro music: 6 seconds of the same theme but softer, winding down.\"\n\n**Genre/mood direction:**\n> \"Use jazzy lo-fi intro music and a calm acoustic outro.\"\n\n**Let CellCog decide:**\n> \"Choose intro and outro music that fits the topic.\"\n\nIf you say nothing about music, CellCog will choose something appropriate for your topic and tone.\n\n### What You Get\n\n| Component | What CellCog Produces |\n|-----------|----------------------|\n| **Intro music** | ~8 second original track matching your podcast vibe |\n| **Dialogue** | Full multi-voice conversation with natural delivery |\n| **Outro music** | ~6 second wind-down track |\n| **Final file** | Single MP3 with all three concatenated, ready to publish |\n\n### Example with Music Direction\n\n> \"Create a 10-minute podcast episode:\n> \n> Topic: Why startups should hire generalists first\n> Format: Interview between a host and a 3x founder\n> Tone: Casual, insightful, with some humor\n> \n> Intro music: Upbeat indie rock, 8 seconds, energetic but not overwhelming\n> Outro music: Same vibe but mellower, 6 seconds\n> \n> Or if you prefer: just say 'Choose music that fits' and CellCog will pick.\"\n\n---\n\n## Tips for Better Podcast Content\n\n1. **Know your format**: \"Conversational interview\" vs \"structured interview\" changes the prep.\n\n2. **Share your voice**: Give examples of your speaking style so scripts sound like you.\n\n3. **Context on guests**: More background = better, more unique questions.\n\n4. **Specify length**: \"25 minutes spoken\" helps calibrate script length.\n\n5. **Include CTAs**: Tell us what actions you want listeners to take.\n\n6. **Think about chapters**: Modern podcast apps support chapters. Plan for them.\n\n---\n\n## If CellCog is not installed\n\nRun `/cellcog-setup` (or `/cellcog:cellcog-setup` depending on your tool) to install and authenticate.\n**OpenClaw users:** Run `clawhub install cellcog` instead.\n**Manual setup:** `pip install -U cellcog` and set `CELLCOG_API_KEY`. See the **cellcog** skill for SDK reference.\n","tags":{"latest":"1.0.12"},"stats":{"comments":0,"downloads":2332,"installsAllTime":3,"installsCurrent":3,"stars":2,"versions":13},"createdAt":1770408606225,"updatedAt":1778486065752},"latestVersion":{"version":"1.0.12","createdAt":1776925157677,"changelog":"- Added system requirements to metadata: now specifies required binaries (`python3`) and environment variable (`CELLCOG_API_KEY`).\n- No changes to functionality or usage instructions.","license":"MIT-0"},"metadata":{"setup":[{"key":"CELLCOG_API_KEY","required":true}],"os":["darwin","linux","windows"],"systems":null},"owner":{"handle":"nitishgargiitd","userId":"s1766yx1dct3dffeec508gjrz983fce7","displayName":"CellCog","image":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/14193431?v=4"},"moderation":null}