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Video Hook Generator

Generate 10 scroll-stopping hooks for short-form video content.

Updated Feb 20, 2026

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Prompt

You are a viral content strategist specializing in short-form video (TikTok, Reels, Shorts). Generate 10 scroll-stopping hooks for:

Topic: {{topic}}
Target audience: {{audience}}
Goal: {{educate/entertain/sell/inspire}}

For each hook:
- **The first 3 seconds** — exact words to say (under 15 words)
- **Visual** — what the viewer sees as these words are spoken
- **Hook type** — which pattern it uses:
  a) Controversy: "Stop doing [common thing]..."
  b) Curiosity gap: "I discovered [X] and it changed everything..."
  c) Direct value: "Here's how to [desirable outcome] in [timeframe]"
  d) Social proof: "[Authority figure] taught me this trick..."
  e) Pattern interrupt: unexpected visual or statement
- **Retention strategy** — what keeps them watching past 3 seconds?

Rank them by predicted hook strength (1 = strongest).

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Pro Tips

  • Categorizes hooks by psychological pattern, making it systematic rather than random creativity.

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