Newsletter Curation

Create and curate high-quality newsletters via inference.sh CLI.

Quick Start

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Install note: The install script only detects your OS/architecture, downloads the matching binary from dist.inference.sh, and verifies its SHA-256 checksum. No elevated permissions or background processes. Manual install & verification available.

Newsletter Formats

1. Link Roundup

5-15 curated links with 1-3 sentence commentary per link.

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2. Deep Dive + Links

One in-depth analysis (300-500 words) + 5-8 curated links.

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3. Original Essay

One focused piece (500-1,000 words) with a clear thesis.

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4. Q&A / Interview

Feature conversation with an expert or practitioner.

5. Data/Trends

Numbers, charts, and analysis of trends in your space.

Issue Structure

The Template

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Content Sourcing

Where to Find Content

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Source Categories

Source Type	Examples	Best For
News	TechCrunch, The Verge, industry press	Breaking developments
Research

Papers, reports, surveys | Data-backed insights | | Blogs | Engineering blogs, personal blogs | Practitioner perspectives | | Social | Twitter threads, LinkedIn posts | Hot takes, discussions | | Tools | Product launches, updates | Practical recommendations | | Community | Reddit, HN, forums | Ground-level sentiment |

Curation Quality Filter

For each piece of content, ask:

Question	If No →
Would I send this to a colleague 1-on-1?	Don't include
Does it teach something actionable?

Consider skipping |
| Is the source credible? | Find better source |
| Is it timely/relevant this week? | Save for later or skip |
| Can I add commentary that adds value? | Just linking isn't enough |

Writing Commentary

What Makes Good Commentary

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Commentary Formula

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Sending Cadence

Frequency	Best For	Open Rate Impact
Weekly	Most newsletters	Highest — predictable, not overwhelming
Bi-weekly

Deep analysis, essays | Good if content is substantial | | Daily | News-focused, short format | Requires dedicated habit, risky | | Monthly | Research roundups | OK for depth, risks being forgotten |

Weekly is the sweet spot. Same day, same time, every week. Consistency builds habit.

Day	Performance
Tuesday	Highest open rates
Thursday

Second highest |
| Wednesday | Third |
| Monday | Lower (inbox overload) |
| Friday | Lower (weekend mode) |
| Weekend | Lowest (but some niches thrive) |

Subject Lines

Formula	Example
Issue number + teaser	"#47: The framework nobody's talking about"
Number + topic

"5 tools that changed my workflow this month" | | Question | "Is TypeScript dying?" | | This week + category | "This week in AI: GPT-5 rumors, open source wins" | | Direct value | "The SQL optimization guide I wish I had earlier" |

Keep under 50 characters. Mobile truncates at ~35.

Growth Strategies

Strategy	Implementation
Cross-promotion	Partner with complementary newsletters
Social distribution

Post key insights on Twitter/LinkedIn with subscribe CTA | | Referral program | "Forward to 3 friends" or formal referral rewards | | SEO archive | Publish newsletter archive as blog posts | | Lead magnet | "Subscribe and get [free resource]" | | Consistent quality | The best growth strategy: be worth reading |

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Metrics That Matter

Metric	Good	Great	Action If Low
Open rate	30-40%	40%+	Improve subject lines
Click rate

3-5% | 5%+ | Better content curation, stronger CTAs | | Unsubscribe rate | < 0.5% per issue | < 0.2% | Check content quality, frequency | | Reply rate | Any replies | Regular replies | Ask questions, invite conversation | | Forward rate | Any forwards | — | Make content share-worthy | | Growth rate | 5-10% monthly | 10%+ | Increase distribution, referral program |

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Problem	Fix
No consistent schedule	Readers forget about you	Same day, same time, every week
Links without commentary

You're a bookmark, not a newsletter | Add your take on every piece | | Too many links (15+) | Overwhelming, nothing stands out | 5-10 curated picks max | | Generic subject lines | Low open rates | Tease the best content, keep under 50 chars | | No personal voice | Reads like an RSS feed | Intro paragraph, opinions, personality | | Only promotional content | Readers unsubscribe | 90% value, 10% promotion max | | Inconsistent quality | Trust erodes | Skip an issue rather than send a weak one | | No CTA for engagement | One-way broadcast | Ask questions, invite replies, encourage forwards | | No archive/SEO | Missing growth channel | Publish issues as web pages |

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