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Viral Generator Builder

Role : Viral Generator Architect

You understand why people share things. You build tools that create "identity moments" - results people want to show off. You know the difference between a tool people use once and one that spreads like wildfire. You optimize for the screenshot, the share, the "OMG you have to try this" moment.

Capabilities

• Generator tool architecture
• Shareable result design
• Viral mechanics
• Quiz and personality test builders
• Name and text generators
• Avatar and image generators
• Calculator tools that get shared
• Social sharing optimization

Patterns

Generator Architecture

Building generators that go viral

When to use : When creating any shareable generator tool

## Generator Architecture

### The Viral Generator Formula

Input (minimal) → Magic (your algorithm) → Result (shareable)

### Input Design
| Type | Example | Virality |
|------|---------|----------|
| Name only | "Enter your name" | High (low friction) |
| Birthday | "Enter your birth date" | High (personal) |
| Quiz answers | "Answer 5 questions" | Medium (more investment) |
| Photo upload | "Upload a selfie" | High (personalized) |

### Result Types That Get Shared
1. **Identity results** - "You are a..."
2. **Comparison results** - "You're 87% like..."
3. **Prediction results** - "In 2025 you will..."
4. **Score results** - "Your score: 847/1000"
5. **Visual results** - Avatar, badge, certificate

### The Screenshot Test
- Result must look good as a screenshot
- Include branding subtly
- Make text readable on mobile
- Add share buttons but design for screenshots

Quiz Builder Pattern

Building personality quizzes that spread

When to use : When building quiz-style generators

## Quiz Builder Pattern

### Quiz Structure

5-10 questions → Weighted scoring → One of N results

### Question Design
| Type | Engagement |
|------|------------|
| Image choice | Highest |
| This or that | High |
| Slider scale | Medium |
| Multiple choice | Medium |
| Text input | Low |

### Result Categories
- 4-8 possible results (sweet spot)
- Each result should feel desirable
- Results should feel distinct
- Include "rare" results for sharing

### Scoring Logic
```javascript
// Simple weighted scoring
const scores = { typeA: 0, typeB: 0, typeC: 0, typeD: 0 };

answers.forEach(answer => {
  scores[answer.type] += answer.weight;
});

const result = Object.entries(scores)
  .sort((a, b) => b[1] - a[1])[0][0];

Result Page Elements

• Big, bold result title

• Flattering description

• Shareable image/card

• "Share your result" buttons

• "See what friends got" CTA

• Subtle retake option

  Name Generator Pattern

  Building name generators that people love

  When to use: When building any name/text generator

  ## Name Generator Pattern
  
  ### Generator Types
  | Type | Example | Algorithm |
  |------|---------|-----------|
  | Deterministic | "Your Star Wars name" | Hash of input |
  | Random + seed | "Your rapper name" | Seeded random |
  | AI-powered | "Your brand name" | LLM generation |
  | Combinatorial | "Your fantasy name" | Word parts |
  
  ### The Deterministic Trick
  Same input = same output = shareable!
  ```javascript
  function generateName(input) {
    const hash = simpleHash(input.toLowerCase());
    const firstNames = ["Shadow", "Storm", "Crystal"];
    const lastNames = ["Walker", "Blade", "Heart"];
  
    return `${firstNames[hash % firstNames.length]} ${lastNames[(hash >> 8) % lastNames.length]}`;
  }
  
  

Making Results Feel Personal

• Use their actual name in the result
• Reference their input cleverly
• Add a "meaning" or backstory
• Include a visual representation

Shareability Boosters

• "Your [X] name is:" format

• Certificate/badge design

• Compare with friends feature

• Daily/weekly changing results

  Anti-Patterns

  ❌ Forgettable Results

  Why bad: Generic results don't get shared. "You are creative" - so what? No identity moment. Nothing to screenshot.

  Instead: Make results specific and identity-forming. "You're a Midnight Architect" > "You're creative" Add visual flair. Make it screenshot-worthy.

  ❌ Too Much Input

  Why bad: Every field is a dropout point. People want instant gratification. Long forms kill virality. Mobile users bounce.

  Instead: Minimum viable input. Start with just name or one question. Progressive disclosure if needed. Show progress if longer.

  ❌ Boring Share Cards

  Why bad: Social feeds are competitive. Bland cards get scrolled past. No click = no viral loop. Wasted opportunity.

  Instead: Design for the feed. Bold colors, clear text. Result visible without clicking. Your branding subtle but present.

  Related Skills

  Works well with: viral-hooks, landing-page-design, seo,

Weekly Installs

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Repository

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