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# Autopilot

> Automate your content production with daily AI-generated articles.

## Overview

Autopilot is Sight AI's fully automated content generation system. Once enabled, it generates **1--30 articles per day** on your behalf -- selecting keywords, creating content, running quality checks, and publishing directly to your CMS. No manual input required.

It's designed for teams that want a steady stream of SEO-optimized content without the daily effort of managing article creation.

> **Looking for opportunity-driven automation?** Check out [Automations](/automations/overview) — autonomous workers that act on your real Search and AI opportunity queues (Content Gaps, Refreshes, Interlinks, Rising Pages, AI Prompt gaps) instead of running through a fixed keyword pool. The two systems can be used together.

## How It Works

Autopilot runs a four-step process for each article:

1. **Keyword selection** -- Pulls the next keyword from your keyword pool based on priority and relevance
2. **Article generation** -- Runs the full multi-agent pipeline (research, strategy, writing, editing, SEO, images, linking)
3. **Quality review** -- Validates the article meets quality thresholds before publishing
4. **CMS publishing** -- Syncs the finished article to your connected CMS automatically

Each cycle runs on the schedule you configure, and articles appear in your article list as they're completed.

## Plan Availability

Autopilot is included on **Pro** and **Advanced** plans:

| Plan     | Autopilot Access              |
| -------- | ----------------------------- |
| Starter  | Not included — upgrade to Pro |
| Pro      | Included (credit-metered)     |
| Advanced | Included (credit-metered)     |

## Enabling Autopilot

1. Navigate to **Autopilot** in the sidebar
2. Click **Enable Autopilot**
3. Configure your settings (see below)
4. Click **Save and Start**

Autopilot begins generating articles according to your schedule immediately after activation.

## Configuration

### Articles Per Day

Set the number of articles Autopilot generates each day, from **1 to 30**. Start with a lower number and increase as you get comfortable with the output quality.

### Default Article Type

Choose the article type Autopilot uses:

* **Explainer** -- In-depth educational content (2,500+ words)
* **Listicle** -- List-based articles with multiple items (4,500+ words)
* **Step-by-Step** -- Instructional how-to guides (3,000+ words)
* **Mixed** -- Autopilot automatically selects the best type for each keyword based on search intent

**Mixed** is recommended for most sites, as it matches article format to the keyword's intent for the best SEO performance.

### Publishing Schedule

Configure when Autopilot generates and publishes articles:

* **Time of day** -- Set the preferred time for article generation to start
* **Days of the week** -- Choose which days Autopilot runs (e.g., weekdays only, every day)

### CMS Settings

Autopilot publishes directly to your connected CMS. Configure:

* **Auto-publish** -- Articles are published immediately after generation
* **Draft mode** -- Articles are saved as drafts in your CMS for manual review before publishing
* **Category/collection** -- Set a default category or collection for Autopilot articles

A CMS connection is required for automatic publishing. If no CMS is connected, articles are generated and saved in Sight AI for manual export.

## Keyword Management

### Keyword Pool

Autopilot draws from your keyword pool — a prioritized list of keywords that it works through sequentially. Sight AI maintains a **90-keyword buffer** per site (auto-refreshed when it drops below 45) so Autopilot always has topics ready.

### Keyword Sources

Add keywords to your pool from multiple sources:

* **Manual entry** -- Type in keywords directly
* **AI suggestions** -- Sight AI recommends keywords based on your site content and industry
* **Keyword research** -- Import keywords from your research or SEO tools
* **Content gaps** -- Keywords identified from AI Visibility tracking where your brand isn't being mentioned

### Keyword Filters

Organize and prioritize your keyword pool with filters:

* **Priority** -- High, medium, or low priority
* **Status** -- Pending, in progress, completed, or skipped
* **Search intent** -- Informational, commercial, transactional, or navigational
* **Volume** -- Sort by estimated monthly search volume

## Monitoring

### Dashboard Status

The Autopilot dashboard shows:

* **Current status** -- Whether Autopilot is active, paused, or stopped
* **Articles generated today** -- Progress toward your daily target
* **Next scheduled generation** -- When the next article will start
* **Keywords remaining** -- How many keywords are left in your pool
* **Success rate** -- Percentage of articles that passed quality review

### Article History

View a complete history of Autopilot-generated articles:

* Article title and keyword
* Generation date and time
* Article type
* Publishing status (published, draft, failed)
* Quality score

Click any article to open it in the editor for review or manual edits.

## Turning Off Autopilot

To turn off Autopilot without losing your configuration:

1. Navigate to **Planner** in the left sidebar.
2. Locate the **Autopilot** toggle at the top of the Planner page.
3. Toggle **Autopilot off**.

Autopilot stops generating new articles but retains all settings and keyword progress.

To turn Autopilot back on, return to the **Planner** and toggle **Autopilot on**. It picks up right where it left off.

## Troubleshooting

### Articles aren't being generated

* Verify Autopilot is toggled on in the **Planner**
* Check that your keyword pool has remaining keywords
* Confirm your team still has remaining AI credits this billing period
* Ensure your publishing schedule includes today's day and time

### Articles aren't being published to CMS

* Verify your CMS connection is active in **Site Settings** > **Integrations**
* Check that auto-publish is enabled (not draft mode) if you expect immediate publishing
* Review the article's publishing status in the article history for error details
* Reconnect your CMS if the connection token has expired

## Best Practices

* **Start small** -- Begin with 1--3 articles per day to evaluate quality before scaling up
* **Use Mixed mode** -- Let Autopilot choose the best article type for each keyword
* **Keep your keyword pool full** -- Regularly add new keywords so Autopilot always has content to generate
* **Review articles weekly** -- Spot-check Autopilot articles to ensure quality stays high and refine your custom instructions if needed
* **Use draft mode initially** -- Start with articles saved as drafts so you can review before publishing, then switch to auto-publish once you're confident in the output
* **Monitor your dashboard** -- Check the Autopilot dashboard regularly to catch any issues early