Write "Top N best..." listicle articles for affiliate marketing with mini-reviews, pricing, pros/cons, and CTAs per entry.
SkillScore83Maintained
Automatic
◆Marketing & Content pack
Last verified 8/17/2026
What it changes
Passed 19 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 13 of 23 without it.
Without skill57%
With skill83%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
The three affiliate products are assigned rank positions 1, 2, and 4.
Each product review entry includes 4 to 5 bullet points detailing pros.
The Evaluation Criteria section is placed before the individual product entries.
and 4 more in the full report
7 fixed12 passed either way3 still failing1 broke
Pass-rate lift
+26 pp
Tokens
+137%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
+54%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/17/2026v119 of 23 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 7 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 7
Prompt
Write a top software listicle for the category 'best software'. You might be tempted to pick 10 arbitrary tools and start writing immediately. Provide a complete response.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
The response prompts the user to narrow down the broad category rather than attempting to review generic software.
Missed
Passed
case-08 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/17/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md318 linessingle file
Listicle Generator
Write "Top N Best [Category]" roundup articles that rank on Google, capture featured snippets, and drive affiliate conversions across multiple products. Each list entry is a self-contained mini-review with features, pricing, pros/cons, audience fit, and a CTA. The article is structured to win both the featured snippet and the "People Also Ask" box.
When to Use
User wants to cover an entire product category with multiple affiliate links
User says "best", "top", "roundup", "list of", or mentions a number with a category
User wants to capture high-volume generic keywords ("best email marketing tools") vs. specific product searches
User has multiple affiliate programs in the same category and wants one article to cover them all
User wants an article format that benefits from regular updates (add/remove products as market evolves)
Workflow
Step 1: Determine List Parameters
Parse the user's request for:
Category: what type of product (e.g., "email marketing tools", "AI video generators")
List size (N): explicitly stated number, or auto-select based on category depth
Niche/specialized categories: 5-7 products
Broad/competitive categories: 7-10 products
Very broad (e.g., "project management tools"): 10-12 products
Target audience: inferred from category + any context clues (beginners, enterprises, specific industries)
Year: always use current year in the title for freshness signal
If no affiliate product is specified:
Ask: "Which product are you promoting? I'll feature it prominently in the list."
If user says to proceed anyway, generate a balanced list and note where they should insert their affiliate link.
Step 2: Research the Product Landscape
Use web_search to build the product list:
Seed query: "best [category] tools [year]" site:g2.com OR site:capterra.com OR site:trustradius.com
Validate with traffic: "best [category]" — check autocomplete for common phrasings