AI Content Generator

ProductManager includes powerful AI-powered content generation for both product titles and descriptions. Generate compelling, optimized content for multiple products using your choice of AI provider.

Overview

The AI Content Generator provides:

Title Generation - Create SEO-optimized, compelling product titles
Description Generation - Write engaging product descriptions with proper HTML formatting
Multiple AI Providers - Choose from Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, or OpenAI
Customizable Prompts - Use built-in presets or create your own templates
Batch Processing - Generate content for multiple products simultaneously
Preview & Select - Review results before applying

Opening the AI Generators

AI Description Generator

Select products in the main grid
Open using one of these methods:
- Toolbar: Click Targeted Bulk Edit > AI Descriptions
- Right-click: Select AI Descriptions from context menu

AI Title Generator

Select products in the main grid
Open using one of these methods:
- Toolbar: Click Targeted Bulk Edit > AI Titles
- Right-click: Select AI Titles from context menu

Requirements

API Key Configuration

You need an API key from at least one supported provider:

Provider	Get API Key	Best For
Google Gemini	Google AI Studio	Fast, cost-effective, generous free tier
Anthropic Claude	Anthropic Console	High-quality writing, nuanced tone
OpenAI	OpenAI Platform	Reliable, widely tested

Configure your API key in Tools > Settings > AI Settings.

Supported Models

Google Gemini:

gemini-2.0-flash (recommended - fast and capable)
gemini-1.5-pro

Anthropic Claude:

claude-3-opus (highest quality)
claude-3-sonnet (balanced)
claude-3-haiku (fastest)

OpenAI:

gpt-4-turbo (best quality)
gpt-4
gpt-3.5-turbo (most economical)

Using Prompt Presets

ProductManager includes 18 built-in prompt presets organized by category. Access presets via the dropdown in either generator.

Title Presets

Preset	Purpose
Improve Title Clarity	Make titles clearer and more descriptive
SEO Optimize Title	Optimize for search engines (under 60 chars)
Make Title Compelling	Add attention-grabbing elements
Standard Title Format	Reformat as "Brand - Product - Feature"
Shorten Title	Condense to under 50 characters

Description Presets

Clarity:

Preset	Purpose
Fix Grammar & Spelling	Correct errors without changing meaning
Improve Clarity	Remove ambiguous language
Simplify Language	Plain English for general audiences

Length:

Preset	Purpose
Expand & Add Detail	Add depth while staying accurate
Condense & Shorten	Remove redundancy, keep key points
Convert to Bullet Points	Create scannable HTML lists

Tone:

Preset	Purpose
Professional & Formal	B2B/corporate appropriate
Friendly & Conversational	Warm, approachable
Luxury & Premium	Sophisticated, exclusive
Urgent & Action-Driven	Create urgency, drive action

Marketing:

Preset	Purpose
SEO Optimize Description	Natural keyword integration
Focus on Benefits	Feature-to-benefit conversion
Add Social Proof Hooks	Insert testimonial placeholders

Formatting:

Preset	Purpose
Clean Up HTML	Fix formatting issues
Add Headings & Structure	Organize with H3/H4 sections

Custom Presets

Create your own presets via Tools > AI Prompt Presets. See AI Prompt Presets for details.

Placeholders

Use placeholders in prompts to insert product data:

Placeholder	Content
`{product.title}`	Product name
`{product.vendor}`	Brand/vendor
`{product.type}`	Product type/category
`{product.tags}`	Comma-separated tags
`{product.description}`	Current description

Example Custom Prompt

Write a product description for {product.title} by {product.vendor}.

Product Type: {product.type}
Tags: {product.tags}

Requirements:
- 100-150 words
- Emphasize quality and value
- Include a call to action
- Use HTML formatting (<p>, <ul>, <li>)

Generation Options

Skip Existing Content

For descriptions only:

Enabled - Skip products that already have descriptions
Disabled - Generate for all selected products

This speeds up batch operations and preserves existing content.

Concurrency Control

Control parallel processing:

Setting	Speed	API Usage
1	Slowest	Lowest cost, safest
2	Balanced	Default setting
3-5	Fastest	Higher quota usage

Rate Limiting

Delay between requests (milliseconds):

Setting	Use Case
100-200ms	Fast generation, high API quota
500ms	Default, balanced
1000-2000ms	Conservative, avoid rate limits

Backup Option

For titles:

Create backup before applying - Saves original titles for restoration via Backup Manager

Descriptions always create automatic backups.

Generation Workflow

Step 1: Configure

Select AI model from dropdown
Choose a preset or enter custom prompt
Adjust options (skip existing, concurrency, delay)

Step 2: Generate

Click Generate Titles or Generate button
Watch progress bar and status updates
Cancel anytime if needed

Step 3: Review

The results grid shows:

Column	Description
Apply	Checkbox to include in final apply
Current	Original title/description
Generated	AI-generated content
Chars	Character count (titles only)
Status	Completed, Failed, Skipped
Error	Error message if failed

Step 4: Select

Select All - Include all successful generations
Select None - Deselect all
Individually check/uncheck specific items
Review generated content before applying

Step 5: Apply

Verify selection count in footer
Click Apply Selected
Confirm when prompted
Wait for Shopify sync
Backup created automatically

Cost Estimation

AI APIs charge per token (roughly 4 characters = 1 token):

Provider	Model	Est. Cost per Product
Gemini	gemini-2.0-flash	Free tier / ~$0.001
Claude	claude-3-sonnet	~$0.01-0.02
Claude	claude-3-haiku	~$0.002-0.005
OpenAI	gpt-4-turbo	~$0.02-0.04
OpenAI	gpt-3.5-turbo	~$0.001-0.003

Costs vary based on prompt length, output length, and current API pricing.

Best Practices

General Tips

Test with small batches - Try 2-3 products before large runs
Review all results - AI can produce inconsistent quality
Use specific prompts - Detailed instructions yield better results
Match your brand voice - Include tone guidance in prompts
Check character counts - Especially for SEO titles (60 char limit)

Title Generation Tips

Keep titles under 70 characters for SEO
Include key product attributes
Maintain consistent format across catalog
Don't over-promise or add false claims

Description Generation Tips

Specify desired word count (100-200 typical)
Request specific HTML formatting
Include "do not invent features" in prompts
Ask for call-to-action when appropriate

Prompt Writing Tips

Be explicit - State exactly what you want
Set constraints - Word count, format, tone
Provide context - Brand, audience, purpose
Request structure - Paragraphs, bullets, headings
Prohibit fabrication - "Do not add features not in original"

Troubleshooting

"No AI provider configured"

Go to Tools > Settings > AI Settings
Enter API key for at least one provider
Save settings and reopen generator

"API key not valid"

Check key copied correctly (no extra spaces)
Verify key is active in provider dashboard
Check API quota/billing status

"Rate limit exceeded"

Increase delay between requests
Reduce concurrent request count
Wait 60 seconds and retry
Check provider quota limits

"Generation failed for some products"

View error column for details
Common causes: timeout, API errors, content filters
Retry failed items only
Try different AI model

"Results are inconsistent"

Use more specific prompts
Lower temperature setting (in AI Settings)
Include examples in prompt
Try different preset

"Content is too short/long"

Add explicit length requirements to prompt
Example: "Write exactly 150-200 words"
Adjust max tokens in Settings

"Results don't match brand voice"

Add brand guidelines to prompt
Specify tone explicitly
Include example phrases
Create custom preset with brand rules

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Enter	Start generation (when in prompt field)
Escape	Cancel generation / Close window