Compose

Canopy → Compose is the single-post editor. Use it when you have one specific idea you want to land well.

Layout

Two columns:

• Editor (left, ~70%) — plain-text post body. Auto-saves every few seconds.
• AI panel (right, ~30%) — controls for hooks, improve, format, and variations.

Topic / hook generator

Top of the AI panel: a “Topic” input.

1. Type a few words about your post — the angle or core idea.
2. Click Generate hooks. The model returns 8 scroll-stopping opening lines, mixing formats:
   • Controversial / hot take
   • Personal story opener
   • Surprising statistic or fact
   • Thought-provoking question
   • “I [did X] and here’s what happened”
   • List preview (“7 things I learned…”)
   • Bold statement / declaration
   • Relatable struggle / vulnerability
3. Click any hook to slot it into the editor at the cursor.

Generating hooks costs 1 AI credit. Re-running gives a fresh set.

Format

Below hooks, a format dropdown:

• Story — narrative arc, 3–4 paragraphs.
• List — numbered or bulleted, 5–7 items.
• Insight + framework — observation followed by a model.
• Hot take — declarative, opinion-forward.
• Question + answer — pose the question, then answer it.

Format selection is a hint to the model; the editor doesn’t enforce structure. Combine with the hook for cohesive output.

Improve

When you have a draft you’re not happy with, click Improve. Pick a focus:

• Engagement — sharpen the hook, add pattern interrupts.
• Clarity — remove jargon, simplify sentences.
• Brevity — cut filler, tighten by ~30%.
• Add story — weave a personal anecdote.
• Stronger CTA — replace a weak ending with a question or ask.

Improve replaces the current draft. The previous version is in History (top-right of the editor) for one-click revert.

Improve costs 1 AI credit.

Variations

Generates 3 alternate phrasings of the current post. Useful when:

• You’re A/B testing copy angles in your head before scheduling.
• You want options for tomorrow’s post (often easier than starting fresh).

Variations open in a side dialog; pick one to replace the editor or copy to clipboard.

Personalization tokens

Compose supports the same personalization tokens as Outpilot ({{firstName}}, {{company}}, etc.) for posts that target contact lists from Contacts. For most posts (general LinkedIn audience), tokens aren’t relevant.

Carousels

Posts can include a generated carousel. Click + Carousel in the editor toolbar to:

• Generate slides from the post body.
• Pick a template (color scheme, layout).
• Edit individual slides.

Carousels render to image when the post publishes; LinkedIn handles the rest.

Saving + scheduling

The status pill in the top-right cycles Saving… → Saved. Once you’re happy:

• Save as Draft — keeps it in DRAFT status, accessible from My Posts.
• Schedule — pick a specific time.
• Add to queue — drops into your next available slot.
• Publish now — skip scheduling, publish immediately.

See Publishing for the full publish flow.

Frequently asked questions

Can I save my “voice” so AI matches it?

Not in Compose directly. The Content Agents accept tone notes that fold into every prompt — that’s the closest thing to a saved voice. The Compose AI panel uses default LinkedIn-ghostwriter tone.

What model does Compose use?

Anthropic Claude (Sonnet) by default. Falls back to OpenAI GPT-4o if your account is configured for it. AI usage counts against your account’s monthly AI credit quota.

Where do my drafts live?

Every saved draft is a row in My Posts, status DRAFT. See Drafts for managing them.

Why is Improve giving me almost the same thing?

You probably picked Brevity focus on an already-tight draft. Switch to Engagement or Add story for a meaningful rewrite.