Research Modes
Choose regular or deep research when generating captions.
Caption generation takes a research_mode of regular or deep. It controls how much context PowerPost gathers before writing.
| Mode | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|
regular | Fast drafts, simple announcements, high volume | Lower |
deep | Higher engagement, nuanced topics, competitive niches | Higher |
How to set it
Pass research_mode on every content generate request:
{
"prompt": "We just shipped dark mode across all our apps",
"post_types": ["instagram-reel", "tiktok-video"],
"research_mode": "regular"
}Source URLs
Separately, you can pass source_urls (up to 10 public http(s) URLs). PowerPost scrapes those pages and uses them as research context. That works with any input type (text, images, or video) and adds to generation cost.
Non-public or blocked URLs are rejected with 400 and no credits are charged for that request.
Writing styles
Research mode is independent of brand voice. Pass writing_style_id (from Settings → Writing Styles) to keep tone consistent. If you omit it, generation uses your active style if you have one, otherwise no custom style.
Related
- Generate content — Full request body
- Credits — How research affects spend
- Input types — Text, image, and video input