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Overview
Architectural Design and SDLC Plan for Multilingual AI Agent Platform
Introduction
High-Level System Architecture
1. Data Retrieval and Scraping
2. Keyword Research
3. Script Generation (AI-Powered Content Writing)
4. Multilingual Processing (Translation & Localization)
5. AI Video Creation (Fliki Integration)
6. Thumbnail Generation
7. Publishing Automation
8. Monitoring and Feedback Loop
9. Scalability and Deployment
SDLC Documentation
Requirements Analysis
System Design
Implementation Strategy
Testing
Deployment
Monitoring & Alerting
Maintenance and Continuous Improvement
Recommendations and Future Improvements
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Overview
A fully autonomous AI agent to handle a massive pipeline for researching e-commerce
products, generating comparison content, producing videos, and publishing them across
platforms like YouTube—all in multiple languages and targeting various global markets. The
goal is to scale this across dozens of niches and platforms autonomously.

Architectural Design and SDLC Plan for

Multilingual AI Agent Platform
Introduction
This document presents a comprehensive architectural design and software development
life cycle (SDLC) plan for a multilingual AI agent platform. The platform automates the
entire content creation process – from researching product data and keywords to
generating scripts, creating videos with voiceovers, designing thumbnails, and publishing to
content platforms. The goal is to produce daily multi-language videos at scale (e.g. ~60
videos/day across 12 languages) with minimal human intervention. Key requirements
include robust web scraping of e-commerce sites, AI-driven content generation (using Large
Language Models), multilingual translation, integration with video generation APIs, and
automated publishing and feedback monitoring. We will detail each component, the overall
system architecture, and the SDLC approach (from requirements through deployment and
monitoring). Recommendations on tool choices and potential improvements are also
provided, along with analysis of trade-offs (such as translation quality vs cost).

High-Level System Architecture

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Figure: High-level architecture of the multilingual AI content pipeline, showing how the central
orchestrator (AI agent) coordinates data collection, content generation, and publication.

The platform is organized into modular components orchestrated by an AI-driven workflow

manager (which could be implemented using Dify agents or a custom workflow engine).
The major components are:

1. Data Retrieval & Scraping,

2. Keyword Research,

3. Script Generation,

4. Multilingual Translation,

5. Video Creation,

6. Thumbnail Generation,

7. Publishing Automation, and

8. Monitoring & Feedback.

Each component interacts via well-defined inputs/outputs (e.g. scraped data feeds into
script generation; scripts feed into video creation, etc.), enabling a pipeline that transforms
raw product data into published multimedia content.
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Workflow: The orchestrator triggers web scrapers to collect product info from e-commerce
sites, and a keyword research module to identify trending topics. The results are combined
to guide an AI script generation module that produces a base video script in one language
(e.g. English). The script is then translated into multiple target languages. For each
language, the platform uses a video generation API to produce a narrated video, and a
thumbnail generation tool to create a compelling thumbnail image. Finally, a publishing
module uploads the videos (with metadata) to YouTube (or other content platforms),
scheduling them appropriately. After publishing, a monitoring module pulls analytics
(views, click-through rate, watch time, etc.) to feed back into the system – influencing future
content selection and script adjustments. The architecture emphasizes parallelism (e.g.
generating videos for different languages concurrently) and scalability (able to run
multiple pipelines in parallel), using asynchronous task queues or multiprocessing. The
following sections break down each component in detail.

1. Data Retrieval and Scraping

Scope: Gather up-to-date product information (titles, prices, specifications, customer
ratings/reviews, image URLs, etc.) from multiple e-commerce websites (Amazon, eBay,
Apple, B&H Photo, Nordstrom, etc.). This provides the factual content for the videos (e.g.
product features, pros/cons) and ensures the AI agent has accurate data to work with.

Technology & Tools: We leverage Dify’s Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) engine

as a first layer for scraping and data retrieval. Dify RAG allows the agent to query
documents or web content and retrieve relevant text snippets, which can be used to feed
the LLM context. In this use-case, we configure Dify RAG to scrape product pages: the agent
can issue a “knowledge retrieval” query for a given product name or URL, and Dify will
attempt to fetch and return the page content or structured data. If Dify’s built-in scraper is
insufficient for certain sites (due to heavy anti-scraping measures or complex HTML), we
integrate a custom Scregraph AI or Scrappy as a backup. Scrapy is a powerful Python
framework for web crawling; we can write spiders for each target site to parse out specific
fields (title, price, etc.). The AI orchestrator can decide: first attempt using Dify RAG’s
extraction, and if that fails or is incomplete, invoke Scregraph AI or the Scrapy pipeline for
that site.

Rate Limiting: All scraping must respect target site policies and avoid overwhelming the
servers. We enforce a rate limit of max 5 requests per second per site (and often much
lower in practice). This can be implemented in Scrapy settings (download delay or
concurrency limits) and in the Dify agent logic (pausing between RAG calls). We also stagger
requests across sites. Additionally, random delays and user-agent rotation help mimic
human browsing patterns to reduce detection.
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Anti-Scraping Mitigation: Many modern e-commerce sites use protections like Cloudflare
bot checks, login requirements, and CAPTCHAs. To handle these:

●​ Headless Browser for JavaScript & Bot Challenges: For sites that present
Cloudflare JavaScript challenges or require executing dynamic content, the agent will
fall back to a headless browser solution (e.g. using Playwright with stealth plugins).
Cloudflare’s bot detection often checks browser behavior, so using a real headless
browser can solve the challenge automatically. We incorporate tools like
undetected-chromedriver (for Selenium) or Playwright’s stealth mode, which remove
obvious automation footprints, to navigate pages and retrieve HTML. This allows us
to scrape pages that Scrapy (which is non-JS) cannot directly get.​

●​ Rotating Proxies: The scraper rotates through a pool of proxies, including

residential IP proxies. Since Cloudflare and similar systems analyze IP reputation
and rate, using high-quality residential proxies helps avoid IP bans and distributes
requests load. We maintain multiple proxy endpoints and switch IPs periodically or
upon any access denied response.​

●​ Spoofing Headers & Fingerprints: The scraping requests include realistic headers
(User-Agent strings mimicking common browsers, Accept-Language, etc.) to blend in
with normal traffic. We utilize techniques such as curl-impersonate to adjust
low-level TLS and HTTP2 signatures to appear like a real Chrome/Firefox browser.
This prevents trivial fingerprint-based blocking.​

●​ CAPTCHA Solving: In case of CAPTCHAs, we use a combination of prevention and

automated solving. The first strategy is to avoid triggering CAPTCHAs by keeping
request rates reasonable and performing “warm-up” navigation (e.g. visiting the
homepage, then category page, then product page, instead of directly hitting a
product URL) – this human-like path can increase trust. If a CAPTCHA is still
encountered, the agent employs an external solver service (such as 2Captcha or
AntiCaptcha) or specialized tools. For instance, FlareSolverr is integrated as needed
– FlareSolverr spins up a headless browser that automatically handles Cloudflare
challenges and CAPTCHAs, then returns the solved session cookies for reuse. This
way, the Scrapy requests can be retried with the valid session to bypass the check.​

Data Extraction: The output of this step is structured data for each product. We define a
common JSON schema for product info (e.g. { "name": ..., "price": ...,
"images": [...], "specs": {...}, "rating": ..., "reviews": [...] }). The
Scrapy spiders parse HTML using CSS selectors or XPath to populate this schema. Dify RAG,
if used, might return unstructured text snippets; in that case, the agent could further
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process the text with regex or an LLM prompt to extract key fields. We also store the raw
HTML or text for reference if needed by the LLM to ensure factual accuracy. All scraped
data is cached in a local database or in-memory cache so that if the same product is
needed again, we don’t always re-fetch it (this is especially important if the same product
appears in multiple categories or languages).

Error Handling: If a site is completely blocked (e.g. Cloudflare 1020 “Access Denied”), the
system logs it and skips those products or uses alternative data sources (e.g. an official API
if available – for example, Amazon has a Product Advertising API). We plan for scraper
maintenance as an ongoing task: if the HTML structure changes, the scraping code must be
updated. Automated tests on the scrapers (using known sample pages) help detect such
breakages quickly.

2. Keyword Research
Scope: Identify trending and high-demand product categories and topics, and pinpoint
content opportunities (“content gaps”) to target with our videos. This component ensures
we focus on products that people are actively searching for, thereby maximizing potential
viewership and engagement.

Inputs: This module can be run daily or weekly to update the list of target video topics. It
might take broad product categories (e.g. “laptops”, “smartphones”, “running shoes”) as
seeds, or derive categories from the scraped product data (e.g. top-level categories from
those e-commerce sites).

TubeBuddy API Integration: We leverage the TubeBuddy API (a YouTube SEO tool) to
perform keyword analysis. TubeBuddy’s Keyword Explorer provides metrics like search
volume, competition, and an overall score for YouTube search keywords. For each
candidate category or topic, the system queries TubeBuddy (or a similar service like vidIQ)
to get the average monthly search volume and the competition score (how many videos
exist and how optimized they are). This helps us find high-volume, low-competition
niches. Example: If “best ultrabooks 2025” has high search volume but relatively few quality
videos, that’s a good target.

Google Trends Data: To augment this, we use the Google Trends API (via an unofficial
library like pytrends) to see what product categories are rising in interest. Google Trends
can show relative interest over time and breakout queries. The agent will fetch trend data
for our categories to identify seasonal spikes or emerging products. For instance, “wireless
earbuds” might be trending upward, indicating strong demand for content around that.
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Data Processing: The result of keyword research is a JSON report per category. For each
broad category (like “Laptops” or “Smartphones”), the system compiles a list of the top 10
specific products or subtopics to cover. This ranking can be determined by a weighted
score combining: search volume (from TubeBuddy), competition (inversely), and perhaps
how underserved the topic is. Content gap analysis involves checking existing content –
e.g., the agent can perform a quick YouTube search (via the YouTube Data API) for the topic
and gauge the quality or age of the top results. If many top videos are old or have poor
like/dislike ratios, that indicates an opportunity for fresh, better content. These insights
feed into our rankings.

Output: An example output might be a JSON like:

{​
"category": "Laptops for Students",​
"keywords": ["best laptops for students 2025", "affordable student
laptops", "college laptop top picks"],​
"top_products": [​
{ "name": "Dell XPS 13", "demand_score": 92, "gap_score": 85 },​
{ "name": "Apple MacBook Air M2", "demand_score": 90, "gap_score": 80
},​
{ "name": "HP Envy x360", "demand_score": 87, "gap_score": 78 }​
]​
}

This shows the top 3 products to feature (with scores indicating high demand and content
gap). We would produce such data for each niche we plan to create a video on. The
keywords field provides 5-7 relevant keywords to target (these will later be used in the
script for SEO and in video tags).

Note: If the TubeBuddy API is not directly accessible (as some SEO tools may not have open
public APIs), we may use their exported data or even their web interface via automation.
Alternatively, the YouTube Data API itself provides search data that could approximate volume.
In our plan, we assume we have some programmatic way to get those metrics. Also, Google
Trends doesn’t have an official free API, but pytrends can retrieve interest scores for
keywords – we use that to compare relative interest.

3. Script Generation (AI-Powered Content Writing)

Scope: Automatically generate a well-structured, engaging script ~1000 words long for each
product category or topic identified. The script will serve as the narration for the video, so it
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should be informative and easy to follow, with a logical flow (introduction, product
breakdowns, conclusion). It must also be optimized for SEO (include target keywords
naturally) and maintain a conversational tone to keep viewers engaged.

LLM Selection: We utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) integrated via Dify’s Prompt IDE
to create the script. Dify allows connecting to multiple LLM providers, and the user has
specified models like Gemma-3, DeepSeek, Grok, and GPT-4. We can harness these in a few
ways:

●​ Ensembling or Fallback Strategy: For cost efficiency, the agent might first try
generating a script with an open-source or smaller model (Gemma-3 or DeepSeek, if
those are less costly) and evaluate the output quality. If it meets criteria, great; if
not, it can then call a more advanced model like GPT-4 to either regenerate or refine
the script. The Prompt IDE lets us chain prompts, so we could have one model draft
and another model proofread or improve it.​

●​ Prompt Structure: We design a detailed prompt template for script generation,

ensuring the LLM knows the required format and style. For example:​
​
“You are an expert tech reviewer. Write a 1000-word script for a YouTube video about the
top 3 products in the category {CategoryName}. Begin with an engaging 150-word
introduction that hooks the viewer and mentions the category. Then for each of the top 3
products, dedicate ~250 words covering the product’s name, key features, pros, cons,
and why it’s ranked. Use a friendly, informative tone. End with a 150-word conclusion
summarizing the picks and encouraging viewers to subscribe. Include the following
keywords: {list of 5-7 keywords} (naturally integrated, about 2% density). Ensure the text
is easily readable (target a Flesch Reading Ease ~ 60+).”​
​
This prompt (with the specific category name and keywords filled in) will guide the
LLM to produce content in the desired structure. The script structure is therefore:
Intro (≈150 words), Product 1 (≈250 words), Product 2 (≈250 words), Product 3
(≈250 words), Conclusion (≈100-150 words).​

●​ Incorporating Scraped Data: To improve factual accuracy, we use

Retrieval-Augmented Generation by providing the LLM with relevant data from the
scraping step. For example, when prompting the LLM about “Dell XPS 13”, we can
attach context such as the key specs (CPU, RAM, etc.) and a summary of top reviews
extracted from Amazon. Dify RAG can supply this context. The prompt might say:
“Here are some facts about the Dell XPS 13: [specs and review highlights]. Using this
information, write 250 words about the product…”. This reduces hallucinations and
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makes the script grounded in real data.​

SEO Optimization: We ensure each script is rich in the target keywords identified. If we
have 5–7 keywords for the topic, we aim for each to appear roughly 2% of the text each
(this translates to about 20 occurrences in a 1000-word script, distributed among them).
The LLM is instructed to include these terms in a natural way (no keyword stuffing that
would sound unnatural). After generation, the script is scanned for keyword presence; if
some important keywords are missing or underused, the agent can prompt the LLM to
“add the phrase X if appropriate” or do a minor edit to insert them.

We also focus on readability and engagement:

●​ We require a Flesch Reading Ease score above 60, meaning the script should be
easily understood by a 13–15 year old reading level. This generally implies short
sentences and common vocabulary. If the initial LLM output is too complex (score <
60, which might happen if the model uses overly formal language or long
sentences), the system triggers an auto-rewrite. For example, we can prompt an
LLM (or use a tool like Grammarly API if available) with: “Simplify the following text
while preserving meaning and a friendly tone.” This rewrite will break up long
sentences and choose simpler words. Readability is important both for audience
retention and for SEO (clear, accessible text tends to rank and perform better ).​

●​ We ensure a conversational tone (e.g., occasional direct address “you” or rhetorical

questions to engage the viewer). If the model’s output is too dry, we include style
instructions in the prompt like “use an enthusiastic tone, as if speaking to a friend”.​

Quality Control: The generated script is automatically checked for a few things:

●​ Length (~1000 words ± 5%). If it’s too short, the LLM might have omitted content –
we then explicitly ask it to expand certain parts. If too long, we trim or ask for a
more concise rewrite.​

●​ Structure compliance: We verify the script indeed has 3 distinct product sections. If
a product section is missing or merged, we adjust the prompt or split it.​

●​ No disallowed content: Since this is product-focused, we ensure no defamatory or

false claims. The agent can cross-verify any numeric claims (price, battery life, etc.)
against the scraped data.​
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●​ Plagiarism: The script should be original. The LLM is generating fresh text, but to be
safe, we could integrate a plagiarism check (using a service or heuristic to ensure it’s
not copying wholesale from a single source). Given the model is prompted with
facts, the phrasing should be unique.​

Example Outcome: For “Top 3 Laptops for Students 2025”, an intro might start with:
“Choosing the right laptop for school can be overwhelming, but today we’ve narrowed it down to
the top three laptops for students in 2025. Whether you need long battery life for taking notes in
class or a powerful processor for design projects, we’ve got you covered…”. Then each product
section follows with specifics (e.g., “Our first pick is the Dell XPS 13. It’s prized for its lightweight
design and 13-hour battery life – perfect for lugging around campus. Powered by an Intel i7
processor with 16GB RAM, it handles multitasking (like running Zoom, Word, and Chrome tabs)
effortlessly. Students love its 13.4-inch near-bezel-less display, which is great for both studying
and streaming shows. One drawback is the premium price, but if you can invest in a reliable,
long-lasting machine, the XPS 13 is a top contender…”, and so on). The script would conclude
with a summary and perhaps an invitation to comment or subscribe.

Using multiple LLMs in Dify, we could also have a secondary model do a proofreading
pass. For instance, after GPT-4 generates the content, we could use a cheaper model (or
GPT-4 itself) to analyze the text for any issues: “Evaluate the above script for clarity,
engagement, and whether it included all three products and a conclusion. Suggest
improvements if any.” This meta-prompt can catch if the structure deviated or if any
section is lackluster. If improvements are suggested (say the conclusion is weak), the agent
can incorporate those and finalize the script.

4. Multilingual Processing (Translation &

Localization)
Scope: Translate the base script (English, in our case) into 12 target languages and localize
content for each audience. The languages include Arabic, German, Mandarin Chinese,
Spanish, French, Dutch, English (already the source), Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese,
and Swedish. This dramatically broadens reach, allowing the same core content to serve
global markets.

Approach: We generate the script in one language (English) to ensure consistency in

content and then translate it. This is more efficient and consistent than prompting the LLM
to write original content separately in each language (which could lead to discrepancies in
product info or tone). The translation step must preserve the meaning and style of the
script, and also adjust any region-specific details.
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Translation Tools – DeepL vs OpenRouter LLMs: We consider two main options for
translation and evaluate them on quality and cost:

●​ DeepL API: DeepL is a state-of-the-art translation service known for its high quality
and fluency. It’s specifically designed and trained for translation tasks, often
outperforming general models for accuracy and idiomatic correctness. DeepL
supports many of our target languages (it covers all listed languages except perhaps
some dialect nuances). Using DeepL API would likely produce very natural-sounding
translations with proper grammar and local expressions, especially for European
languages. The downside is cost: DeepL’s API is a paid service (~$20 per million
characters translated, plus a subscription fee). Given our scripts are ~1000 words
(~6000-7000 characters) each and we have 60/day, that’s ~360k chars/day or ~10.8M
chars/month just for scripts, which would cost roughly $180/month with DeepL. It’s
not exorbitant, but as we scale content it adds up.​

●​ OpenRouter with Open-source LLM (e.g., “Mixtral 8x7B”): OpenRouter is a

platform that provides access to various open-source LLMs via API. Mixtral 8x7B
(based on Mistral AI’s model) is a candidate model we can use for translation. The
advantage of using an open model via OpenRouter (or even running it ourselves) is
potentially much lower cost – possibly an order of magnitude less. For example,
using OpenAI’s own GPT-3.5 model for translation has an estimated cost of only
~$0.87 per million characters, which is ~20× cheaper than DeepL’s rate. Community
reports even show that self-hosted LLMs can be hundreds of times cheaper per
word than DeepL for large volumes. Cost-wise, this is attractive. Quality-wise,
modern LLMs like GPT-3.5 are surprisingly good at translation for many language
pairs, though they may occasionally lack the polish or context-specific nuance that
DeepL provides. Mixtral 8x7B is a mixture-of-experts model that likely performs
near GPT-3.5 levels for general tasks, including translation. We will need to test its
outputs. It might handle languages like Arabic or Japanese slightly less idiomatically
than DeepL, but with proper prompting (“translate and make it sound natural to a
native speaker”), it should be quite effective.​

To make an informed decision, we compare these options in terms of quality and cost:

Transl Quality & Features Approx. Cost (per

ation 1M chars)
Soluti
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DeepL Specialized high-quality translations; ~$18 – $25 (plus

API often more accurate in complex ~$5 base monthly)
sentences.
Offers formality settings and
glossary support for consistent
terminology.- Supports 30+
languages (all target languages
covered).

Open Uses open LLM (Mistral-based) for ~$0 (if self-hosted

Route translation via unified API.- Quality: on our GPU server);
r + Very good for general text; may <$1 via API
Mixtr occasionally use literal phrasing or (estimated)
al require slight editing for perfect
(8×7B) naturalness.
Improvements via custom prompts
(e.g., “use casual tone” or providing
examples) can help match style.-
Can be self-hosted (no per-character
fee) or minimal cost via OpenRouter
(just compute usage).
Citations: DeepL was explicitly designed for translation and tends to outperform general
chatbots on that task, but it's API usage incurs notable cost. OpenRouter’s open models
offer a cost advantage, as evidenced by ChatGPT’s low price per character.

Given our scale (tens of millions of characters per month across all languages), cost is a
factor. A hybrid approach is possible: use DeepL for languages where quality is critical or
where LLMs historically struggle, and use open models for others. For instance, Japanese
and Chinese translations might benefit from DeepL’s expertise (to avoid awkward wording),
whereas for languages like Spanish or French, GPT-based translations are usually quite
accurate and fluid.

Implementation: We integrate both options into the agent:

●​ The translation module can have two modes. We can configure it with a preference
order. For example, try DeepL first for a language; if the budget for DeepL is
exceeded or if we explicitly choose an open model, then use the OpenRouter API
calling the Mixtral model.​
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●​ Using Dify’s agent toolset, we can call external APIs from within the workflow. The
agent would send the English script to DeepL via their REST API and receive the
translated text. Alternatively, to use OpenRouter, the agent crafts a prompt for the
translation model, e.g.: “Translate the following text into Polish. Use informal, friendly
tone. Text: ”. The OpenRouter API will return the translated text which the agent
captures.​

●​ We also incorporate currency conversion and regional phrasing adjustments

after we get the raw translation. For example, if the English script says “It costs
$999”, the Spanish version should probably say “cuesta alrededor de 999 dólares” or
even convert to euros if targeting a Spanish audience in Europe. Since our content is
on YouTube (a global platform), we might keep currencies in USD for consistency
unless the product is region-specific. But as a nice touch, we can convert prices: we
can detect “$X” or “$X” patterns in the text and replace them with an approximate
converted value for that locale (using current exchange rates from an API). The
agent could include the conversion in the prompt context, e.g., “Note: $999 is about
€920.” Then the translation might incorporate “€920” instead. Similarly, units of
measure might be converted (inches to cm, etc., if relevant to the script).​

●​ Regional phrasing: We ensure things like brand names or technical terms remain
correct. Proper nouns generally stay the same, but e.g. “laptop” in French could be
“ordinateur portable”. The models handle that. We also account for RTL
(right-to-left) text for Arabic: when generating Arabic thumbnails later, for example,
the text rendering needs to be RTL, but for the script text it’s fine as long as it’s
properly encoded (UTF-8). We store each translated script as a separate text file or
entry in a database keyed by language.​

Quality Assurance: After translation, we employ a verification step:

●​ If possible, use a second translation back to English (back-translation) to spot major

deviations. For instance, translate the Spanish text back to English (via a model) and
compare with the original. Large differences might indicate an error.​

●​ Check for any untranslated segments (sometimes proper nouns or technical terms
should remain, but if a whole sentence remains English, that’s an issue).​

●​ Ensure keywords are translated or adapted appropriately. Our SEO keywords largely
were English-based. For other languages, we might have separate keyword research
(not detailed in the prompt, but ideally, one would also gather top search terms in
each language). In this plan, we will assume the English keywords can be translated
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for tags, but we should consider local keyword optimization as a future

improvement.​

●​ For languages with grammatical gender or plural forms, ensure consistency (the
models usually handle this, but if we had a glossary, e.g., always translate “Best” as
“Meilleur” vs “Meilleures” in French depending on context, etc., DeepL’s glossary
feature could enforce that. Without it, minor inconsistencies might occur but are
generally acceptable).​

By the end of this step, we have 12 versions of the script. Each is ready to be turned into a
video with voiceover. We pair each translated script with the corresponding language’s title
and description text (the agent will also translate the video title and a short description or
summary for publishing). We also note which voice to use for each language in the next
step.

5. AI Video Creation (Fliki Integration)

Scope: Convert each script into a narrated video, approximately 5–7 minutes long, using an
AI video generation tool. This involves turning the text into speech (voiceover),
synchronizing it with visuals (product images or relevant stock footage), adding background
music, and optionally an on-screen presenter avatar. The output is an MP4 video for each
language, ready to upload.

Tool & API: We use Fliki AI – a platform that can take scripts and automatically generate
videos with voiceovers and visual clips. Fliki offers an API and has features for scene
creation, text-to-speech with various voices, and even AI avatars. We integrate Fliki via its
API endpoints (authentication and usage of Fliki’s SDK or HTTP API as documented. In case
Fliki’s public API access is limited, we might use a headless browser approach to control its
web interface or consider an alternative like HeyGen or Synthesia for video avatars.
However, Fliki’s capabilities match our needs well: it supports a wide range of voices and
languages and can incorporate custom images.

Process: For each script (per language):

●​ Scene Splitting: We break the script into scenes or segments. Typically, each
product section becomes one or more scenes, and the intro and conclusion are
separate scenes. We look for logical breakpoints (paragraphs or sentence clusters).
Fliki’s script-to-video feature can auto-split, but we might want control to ensure
each scene corresponds to a coherent visual.​
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●​ Visual Content: We gather visuals for each scene:​

○​ For product-focused scenes, we use the product image URLs scraped earlier.
For example, while discussing the Dell XPS 13, we have its product image
(perhaps a few angles). We will feed those images to Fliki so that while the
voiceover talks about Dell XPS 13, the image of the laptop is displayed. If
multiple images are available, we could create multiple sub-scenes or slight
pan/zoom effects.​

○​ We also consider generating simple charts using matplotlib for any

comparative data. For instance, if the script mentions “the XPS 13 lasted 12
hours in our battery test, vs 10 hours for the MacBook Air”, we could create a
small bar chart image of battery life and use it as a cutaway visual. This is a
bonus enhancement – not strictly necessary, but adds visual interest. The
script doesn’t explicitly call for charts, but having the capability to dynamically
create a chart (e.g., of price vs performance) and include it demonstrates the
platform’s flexibility.​

○​ If no specific image is available for a concept (e.g., “college study session” in

the intro), Fliki can choose a stock footage clip relevant to the text. Fliki has
an internal library of stock videos and will automatically select some if we
leave it to “auto visuals.” In our integration, we might rely on Fliki’s AI to fill
generic scenes, while we explicitly provide images for the product scenes.​

●​ Audio (Voiceover): We select voice avatars in Fliki for each language:​

○​ For English, voices like ”Liam” (male) or ”Olivia” (female) could be used, which
are natural-sounding. For Spanish, a voice like ”Antonio” or ”Sofia”, etc. We
ensure the chosen voice supports the language’s pronunciation.​

○​ The script text is sent to Fliki’s TTS engine. Fliki will generate the narration
audio. We can specify pauses between sentences if needed, or emphasize
certain words (some TTS allow SSML tags for emphasis).​

○​ Background Music: We choose a light music track (Fliki has a library of

royalty-free background music). This can be auto-selected by mood (e.g., an
“uplifting” background track for a tech review). The volume is kept low so it
doesn’t overpower the voice.​

●​ Avatar (Optional): Fliki supports AI avatars – a digital presenter that lip-syncs to

the voiceover. This is optional but can add a human element. The prompt mentions
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“Fliki avatar support for custom presenter with user likeness,” so if the user (or
brand) has a persona, we can create a custom avatar. This involves uploading a clear
photo of the person to Fliki and generating an avatar that looks like them and
speaks the lines. With a premium Fliki account, one can upload a custom avatar and
then assign it to scenes. We could use the avatar in the intro and conclusion scenes
(so viewers see a consistent presenter), and for the product scenes perhaps just
show the products themselves. Note that using the avatar will consume additional
credits (Fliki charges credits per second for avatar video generation, e.g. 0.25
credits/sec)), so we might use it judiciously. If not using a custom avatar, we could
use one of Fliki’s stock avatars (they have various presenters of different
ethnicities/genders that we can choose).​

Automation via API: The agent will call Fliki’s API with a structured payload for each scene:

●​ Scene text (in the target language).​

●​ Voice selection for that scene (if one voice per video, we set it once; Fliki will
maintain the same voice throughout).​

●​ Visual media: either a direct image URL or an uploaded image ID for that scene’s
background. If needed, the agent will first upload the image to Fliki via API (or
provide a publicly accessible URL).​

●​ Avatar selection for scene (if any; e.g., in scene 1 use avatar ID X, in others no
avatar).​

●​ Background music selection for the whole video.​

Fliki then processes these scenes and renders the video. We poll the Fliki API for
completion or get a callback when the video is ready. The output is an MP4 file, 1080p
resolution.

We instruct Fliki to directly upload the finished videos to a cloud storage (if supported) or
we download them via the API. The plan mentions storing via Google Drive API – as a
backup, we can integrate Google Drive so that each video file, once generated, is uploaded
to a Drive folder (acting as our content repository). The Google Drive API allows
programmatically uploading files; we’d use it to keep a copy of every video (this is helpful
for archival or if we want to upload to other platforms later).
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Performance considerations: Generating a 5-7 minute video in Fliki might take a few
minutes of processing time each. Since we have potentially 60 videos to generate per day,
we have to manage this:

●​ We can run multiple Fliki generations in parallel (Fliki’s API likely allows concurrent
requests, within some limits). The orchestrator will spawn tasks for each
translation/video pair.​

●​ If Fliki’s rate limits are a bottleneck, we might queue the jobs and do e.g. 5 at a time.
With 60 videos, if each takes ~2-3 minutes to render, sequentially that’s 180 minutes
(3 hours). In parallel (say 5 at a time), it could be done in under an hour.​

●​ We monitor for any failures (if a video generation fails mid-way, the agent should
retry or at least log it and move on).​

Example outcome: The final video for, say, Spanish, will have a native Spanish voice
narrating the script about the laptops, showing images of the Dell, MacBook, HP as they are
discussed, with some background music. If we included an avatar, viewers might see a
person introducing the topic in Spanish, then the video cuts to images and text overlays for
each product, then back to the avatar for the conclusion.

We also ensure to include subtitles if possible – Fliki can auto-generate subtitles from the
script. We will enable subtitles (in the respective language) as part of the video, or at least
have the SRT file output. This is good for accessibility. When uploading to YouTube, we can
attach these subtitles.

6. Thumbnail Generation
Scope: Create an eye-catching thumbnail image for each video (each language).
Thumbnails are crucial for attracting clicks on platforms like YouTube – they should clearly
convey the video topic and stand out with bold design. We need the process automated
such that given the video topic and products, an image is generated with minimal human
design work.

Approach: We integrate either an external design API or use an image processing library to
compose thumbnails. Two main options:

●​ Canva API: Canva offers a developer API and even an AI thumbnail maker. Through
Canva’s API or SDK, we can programmatically create a design of type “YouTube
Thumbnail” (1280×720 px). We could set up a thumbnail template in Canva (with
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certain font, colors, and placeholder for images), and then via API, populate it with
dynamic text (the video title) and images (product images or an illustrative icon).
Canva’s API allows creating designs, adding images and text elements, etc. Using
Canva ensures professional-looking graphics with their fonts and asset library.​

●​ Pillow (Python Imaging Library): For a fully self-contained approach, we use Pillow
to generate the image. The agent can load a background (maybe a simple colored
background or a blurred product image), paste the product images, and write text
over it in a bold font. This gives more control but requires defining a style in code.​

We aim for thumbnails that follow best practices:

●​ Bold, readable text: Include a short phrase like “Top 3 Laptops” on the thumbnail
in large, high-contrast font. Viewers should grasp the topic at a glance.​

●​ Product visuals: If possible, show the product images. For “Top 3 Laptops”, a
common strategy is to show a small image of each of the three laptops side by side
(or an attractive one among them large and two smaller). Alternatively, show one
representative image and perhaps numbered list (“#1, #2, #3”).​

●​ Branding and consistency: Use a consistent style (colors, font, maybe a logo
watermark) across thumbnails to build channel identity.​

●​ No clutter: Keep it simple – not too many words, just the essence (e.g., “Best
Laptops 2025” might be even clearer). Thumbnails often perform better with fewer
than 5-6 words.​

Generation process: Suppose we use Pillow:

●​ The agent collects 1-3 product images (from scraping) – ensuring they are
high-resolution enough. It might remove the background of these images for a clean
look (using an AI background remover or hoping they’re stock photos with white bg).​

●​ Create a blank canvas 1280×720. Fill with a solid color or a subtle gradient (perhaps
based on category: tech could be blue or black).​

●​ Paste product images onto it, scale/position appropriately.​

●​ Draw the text. For each language, the text will be in that language. For example,
English: “Top 3 Laptops”, Spanish: “Los 3 Mejores Portátiles”. We use a thick font
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(e.g., Impact or a clear sans-serif) and apply an outline or shadow for contrast. Bold
and readable is key, as noted in design guides.​

●​ Possibly add a small logo or the channel name in a corner for branding.​

●​ Save the image as PNG.​

If using Canva API instead:

●​ Have a template design ID with designated text and image elements.​

●​ Through API, set the text element to our title, and replace image elements with the
product pics. Then render the design to PNG via the API.​

●​ This method might yield more polished results with less coding on our side (just API
calls).​

Multi-language consideration: The text phrase “Top 3 X” will be translated. We must

ensure the font supports non-Latin characters (Chinese, Japanese, Arabic). We might need
to choose a universal font (e.g., Noto Sans) or have language-specific font choices. Canva
likely handles font fallback automatically if using their text elements. If using Pillow, we
need font files that cover these scripts.

Quality check: The agent should verify that the text fits (e.g., German phrases can be long
– if text is too wide, the font size might need to be auto-adjusted to still fit in the image).
Also, check the contrast (e.g., if the background is white, text should be black with outline,
etc.). Tools like OpenCV or PIL can measure brightness to ensure readability.

By automating thumbnail creation, we maintain a consistent output of clear, bold

thumbnails without needing a designer for each video. This aligns with known YouTube
thumbnail strategies (bright colors, large fonts, minimal words)

Example: A thumbnail for the English video might show three laptop images and the text
“Top 3 Laptops 2025” in a big font across the top. The same thumbnail in Arabic would have
the text “2025 ‫ حواسيب محمولة‬3 ‫ ”أفضل‬in Arabic script, possibly adjusted right-to-left layout. Each
will be saved and then used in the publishing step.

7. Publishing Automation
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Scope: Upload the generated videos to the target content platform (YouTube) with
appropriate metadata, in a scheduled manner. With 60 videos per day across languages,
publishing needs to be carefully managed to not flood the channel all at once and to meet
platform quota limits. We also handle setting titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails
automatically.

Platform: YouTube (primary video platform). We have (assumed) one YouTube channel
per language or one main channel that hosts all languages. Most likely, it’s better to
separate channels by language for audience segmentation (e.g., an English channel for
English content, Spanish channel for Spanish content, etc.). Our system can handle multiple
channel credentials.

YouTube Data API Integration: We use the YouTube Data API v3 for uploading videos. We
have authorized credentials (OAuth tokens or API keys with the relevant scope) for each
channel. The API’s videos.insert endpoint allows uploading a video file with metadata.

Metadata Automation: For each video, we set:

●​ Title: This is dynamically generated based on the category and possibly language.
For consistency, we might use the same English title translated. For example, “Top 3
Laptops for Students 2025” has an English title, and the Spanish video gets the title
“Los 3 Mejores Portátiles para Estudiantes 2025”. We ensure the title is within
YouTube’s 100-character limit and contains a keyword (which it will).​

●​ Description: We compile a description that could include: a brief summary of the

video (maybe 1-2 sentences), the list of products mentioned (possibly with affiliate
links to the e-commerce sites, if monetization is a goal), and relevant hashtags or
keywords. This can be templated. E.g., “In this video, we review the top 3 laptops for
students in 2025: Dell XPS 13, MacBook Air M2, and HP Envy x360. We cover their
specs, pros, and cons to help you decide! #laptops #studentTech #2025”. The agent
can automatically insert the product names and any known hashtags. For each
language, this description is translated as well (we can reuse the script translation
for parts of it).​

●​ Tags: YouTube tags (keywords) can be added via API. We will plug in the 5-7
keywords from our research (translated as needed). For instance: “student laptops,
college laptop 2025, best laptops 2025” etc. Tags help SEO on YouTube.​

●​ Thumbnail: We upload the thumbnail image we generated. The YouTube API allows
setting a custom thumbnail for a video once it’s uploaded (this requires the channel
to be verified which in this context we assume it is, since custom thumbnails and
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scheduling are features allowed for verified accounts). The API endpoint
thumbnails.set will be called with our image file.​

Scheduling: We don’t want all 60 videos to go live at once. The plan is to do 5 videos per
day per channel, likely spaced throughout the day. We implement a scheduler in our
system:

●​ We maintain a queue of videos ready to publish.​

●​ Each video entry can have a target publish datetime. For example, if it’s now March
26, and we have 5 English videos to upload today, we schedule them at 2-hour
intervals: say 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 (in UTC or channel’s local time). The
agent can calculate these times.​

●​ When uploading via the YouTube API, we can use the “scheduled publish” feature.
As long as the channel has the feature enabled, we set the video’s
status.privacyStatus to "private" and status.publishAt to the desired
time in ISO 8601 format. This tells YouTube to automatically switch the video to
public at that time. The Stack Overflow reference confirms this API capability: by
setting privacy to private and a publishAt timestamp, the video is effectively
scheduled for release
●​ Alternatively, we could upload as private and then our system calls the API at the
right time to make it public. But using publishAt is simpler and offloads scheduling
to YouTube.​

Parallelization and Quota: We must be mindful of YouTube API quotas. Each video upload
is a heavy operation (approximately 1600 quota units per upload). By default, a project has
10,000 units/day, which would not suffice for 60 uploads (~96k units). We will need to
request an increased quota from Google or distribute across multiple API projects.
Assuming we get a quota, we still limit simultaneous uploads to maybe a couple at a time
to not saturate bandwidth. Our orchestrator can upload videos in the background while
others are being generated, smoothing the pipeline.

Error handling:

●​ If an upload fails (network issue, API error), the agent will catch it and retry after a
brief delay. We implement exponential backoff to avoid spamming requests if
there’s a persistent issue.​
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●​ We maintain a state (in a small database or file) marking each video’s publish status
(e.g., “uploaded, scheduled”, or “failed, retry pending”). This allows a resume – if the
system restarts or crashes, it can pick up on videos that were not yet successfully
uploaded.​

●​ In the event a video misses its scheduled slot (maybe it uploaded late), we just
schedule it at the next available time.​

Multi-channel management: The platform stores OAuth tokens for each YouTube
channel (language). During publishing, the agent picks the appropriate credentials based
on language. (This could be configured in a mapping, e.g., Spanish content -> upload using
Channel B’s credentials). This ensures videos go to the correct channel.

Verification: After upload, the agent can call the API to verify the video’s status (ensure it’s
uploaded and scheduled). It logs the video ID and link. Optionally, it could post a comment
or add to a playlist – not necessary, but manageable via API if we wanted to organize
videos.

By the end of this phase, we have all videos for the day queued on YouTube, each with a
title, description, tags, and a custom thumbnail set. The scheduling ensures a steady flow of
content without manual intervention.

8. Monitoring and Feedback Loop

Scope: Continuously monitor the performance of published videos and feed those insights
back into the content creation pipeline to improve future results. This closes the loop of the
SDLC by using real-world data (what worked and what didn’t) to refine our system – from
the topics we choose to how we script and edit videos.

Data Collection (YouTube Analytics API): We integrate the YouTube Analytics API to fetch
key performance indicators (KPIs) for each video and each channel. Important metrics to
track include:

●​ Views: how many views each video accumulates over time.​

●​ Impressions and Click-Through Rate (CTR): impressions is how many times the
thumbnail was shown to viewers, and CTR = views/impressions * 100%. CTR
indicates how effective our thumbnail/title are at convincing people to click.
(YouTube provides these in the Analytics API in the “metadata” or via reports).​
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●​ Average Watch Duration and Audience Retention: how long viewers watch on
average, and the percentage of the video they watch. E.g., a 5min video with 2.5min
avg view means 50% retention. Retention is critical for YouTube’s algorithm.​

●​ Engagement: likes, comments, shares, subscriber growth attributed to the video.​

●​ Geography: maybe important if we want to see if, say, the Spanish video is mostly
watched in certain countries, but since we separate languages, it’s straightforward.​

We schedule the agent to pull analytics maybe daily or weekly once videos are published.
KPIs take time to accumulate (e.g., after 48 hours we have a good initial picture, and after a
week a fuller picture). We store these metrics in a SQLite database (as mentioned) or a
Google Sheet for analysis. Each entry might link video ID -> metrics over time (we can keep
time-series if needed, but likely focusing on cumulative or latest stats).

Automated Analysis: The system applies simple rules or ML to decide what adjustments
to make:

●​ CTR too low: If a video’s CTR is, say, below 2% after a significant number of
impressions, that’s a sign the title or thumbnail didn’t attract interest. The agent can
respond by testing a new thumbnail or title. Since our pipeline can generate
thumbnails, we could try an alternate design (maybe a different image or wording).
YouTube allows updating the thumbnail and title even after publishing. The agent
could do an A/B test: change the thumbnail and see if CTR improves over the next
couple of days. This is a more advanced maneuver; at minimum, low CTR will inform
future thumbnail design (e.g., perhaps our text was too small – so we adjust
template).​

●​ Low retention (low average watch %): If we see viewers consistently dropping off
early (e.g., only 30% of the video watched on average), we might infer the content is
too long or not engaging early. The feedback rule could be: for future scripts in that
category or style, shorten the video or make the intro more engaging.
Concretely, the agent could decide to make the next videos 4 minutes instead of 6,
or include a quicker “hook” in the first 30 seconds. It could even prompt the script
generator to “make the intro punchier in the first two sentences”. We might also
rearrange content: if viewers drop off during the third product, perhaps having 3
products is too much – maybe do top 2 in the future or change the order (strongest
product first).​
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●​ Viewer feedback: If there are comments that mention something (like incorrect
info or suggestions), the agent might not fully parse those automatically, but a
sentiment analysis on comments could detect major issues (e.g., many dislikes or
negative sentiment might mean the video missed the mark, indicating we should
improve factual accuracy or presentation).​

All these adjustments can be encoded as rules or simple algorithms. For example:

if CTR < X:
note = "Thumbnail underperformed; consider more bold text or different image
for next video."
if avg_view_duration < Y or avg_percent_viewed < Z:
note = "Retention low; consider reducing script length or increasing engagement
early."

These notes can then be fed into the next cycle. We could incorporate them into the
keyword research or script generation phase. E.g., “When generating the next script for this
category, keep it under 800 words because previous video retention was low.” The orchestrator
can store these guidelines per category.

Adaptive Keyword/Topic Selection: The performance data can also influence what topics
we focus on. If the videos about “Laptops for Students” got great traction but another
category (say “Tablets for Artists”) in another language didn’t, the system might allocate
more effort to the successful category (maybe do an updated video next month or cover
subtopics of it) and drop or revise the approach to the underperforming one. This is akin to
agile iteration – double down on what works, pivot away from what doesn’t.

Scaling Feedback: As we accumulate data, we could train a simple predictive model on our
metadata (what title/thumbnail style -> CTR, or video length -> retention) to fine-tune our
content strategy. For now, we apply straightforward heuristics as described.

All analytics data and decisions are logged. The team can review these in an analytics
dashboard or even the SQLite DB can be connected to a visualization (like Grafana or a
quick Python matplotlib chart of CTR over time).

In summary, the monitoring component ensures the pipeline isn’t “fire-and-forget.” It learns
from each batch of videos:
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●​ If a certain language’s videos consistently underperform relative to others, maybe

the translations are off or that market is smaller – we could then decide to produce
fewer videos for that language or adjust cultural tone.​

●​ If certain types of thumbnails (e.g., those with human faces vs those with just
product images) have higher CTR, we adjust thumbnail generation to prefer that
style (studies often show faces with emotional expressions can draw attention).​

●​ If our average view durations increase after making tweaks, that validates our
approach and we keep doing those tweaks.​

The feedback loop thus drives continuous improvement, making the system
self-optimizing over time.

9. Scalability and Deployment

Scope: Ensure the entire system can run reliably at scale (60+ videos per day) and
efficiently utilize computing resources. Plan the deployment environment (cloud
infrastructure) and how to achieve parallel processing for faster throughput. Identify
bottlenecks and optimize critical paths so the platform can grow (more videos, more
languages, additional platforms) without major redesign.

Parallel Workflow Execution: To meet the target of 60 videos/day, many components

must run in parallel:

●​ Different language pipelines can run concurrently. After the English script is created,
the 12 translation tasks can be executed in parallel (since they’re independent). Our
orchestrator will spawn threads or async tasks for each language translation, each
then triggering its video generation.​

●​ We also can work on multiple categories concurrently. For example, if we plan 5

categories per day, we don’t have to do them one after the other; we can have
separate processes handling each category’s pipeline simultaneously. This is a
classic case for Python multiprocessing or asynchronous task queues.​

●​ We will implement a task queue system (could be a simple in-memory queue or

something like Celery/RQ if the architecture grows). Each major step can be a task
type (e.g., ScrapeTask, GenerateScriptTask, TranslateTask(lang),
VideoRenderTask(lang), UploadTask(lang)). The orchestrator posts tasks and
worker processes pick them up. Using Python’s multiprocessing or
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concurrent.futures, we allocate a pool of workers. For instance, we might allow

5 video render tasks at once (to avoid exhausting Fliki or CPU) and maybe 2 scraping
tasks at once (to avoid too much parallel load on sites).​

●​ Dify Nodes Orchestration: If we leverage Dify’s agent framework for orchestration,

Dify might allow deploying agents across multiple nodes. According to Dify’s
documentation, the new architecture supports separating components and
horizontal scaling. We can run multiple instances of the Dify app behind a load
balancer, which means multiple agents can handle requests concurrently. For
example, each instance could take on generating a script with an LLM. Dify’s model
load balancing feature can also rotate API keys to avoid hitting rate limits (for
example, splitting calls between multiple OpenAI keys). This is useful if, say, we need
to make many LLM calls in parallel – we won’t bottleneck on a single API’s
throughput.​

Cloud Deployment (AWS example): We can deploy the platform on AWS for scalability:

●​ EC2 Instances: Launch a cluster of EC2 VMs (or containers on ECS). These instances
will run our Python application (or the Dify agent server). We might have one
instance focused on scraping tasks (with a robust network setup and proxies), and
another for video generation tasks (with more CPU power or GPU if needed for any
processing). However, because most heavy lifting (LLM, Fliki) is done via external
APIs, the compute requirement is moderate (mostly I/O and some image
processing). A few EC2 instances with autoscaling could suffice. We’d autoscale
based on queue backlog or CPU usage – e.g., if lots of videos are queued to render,
spin up more worker instances.​

●​ AWS Lambda: For certain short-lived tasks, we could use Lambda serverless
functions. For instance, a Lambda could handle generating a thumbnail (quick image
processing) or even uploading to YouTube (though that involves transferring a large
video file, which might exceed typical Lambda runtime if the video is big; but 5-7 min
1080p is maybe ~50-100 MB, which a Lambda can handle if memory is enough).
Lambdas are great for parallelism (AWS can run many at once). We could
orchestrate with AWS Step Functions or EventBridge to trigger Lambdas for each
stage. However, the state management (passing data between steps) becomes more
complex on serverless. Given our pipeline complexity, a containerized or VM-based
approach with an internal queue might be simpler to implement and debug.​

●​ If using Lambda, we would store intermediate data (scripts, images, etc.) on S3 so

that the next Lambda can retrieve it. For example, after translation, put the
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translated text in S3, trigger a video generation Lambda that fetches it and calls Fliki,
etc. This is doable but adds overhead.​

Bottlenecks & Mitigations:

●​ Scraping bottleneck: Scraping could be slow if we have to fetch many pages

serially. But since we’re focusing on top 10 products per category, that’s
manageable. If we needed to scrape hundreds of products, we’d definitely
multi-thread that. We already plan to parallelize some scraping and use proxy
concurrency. Another potential bottleneck is if Cloudflare/antibot slows us down;
using headless browsers is slower than raw HTTP. We mitigate by only using it when
needed and reusing sessions (FlareSolverr’s approach of reusing cookies avoids
launching browser for every page).​

●​ LLM response time: Generating a 1000-word script with GPT-4 may take several
seconds (maybe 5-15 seconds). Doing one after another for 5 categories is okay (< 2
minutes total). If we do them concurrently, that’s fine as long as we have API
capacity. The cost of GPT-4 might also be high; we might often rely on GPT-3.5 or
smaller models for cost saving. If output quality from smaller models is good with
our prompting, we use them more to speed up (they are faster and cheaper).​

●​ Video rendering speed: As mentioned, Fliki might be the slowest component, but
parallel processing and possibly scaling Fliki usage (ensuring our account has
sufficient credits and concurrency) will address it. If Fliki ever became a choke point
or too costly at scale, a future optimization could be to build our own video
generation pipeline (e.g., use AWS Polly or Google TTS for voice, and FFMPEG to
stitch images and audio). That would remove dependency on Fliki and potentially
lower variable costs, but it’s a significant development effort and might sacrifice
some quality (especially the avatar feature which is hard to replicate). For now, Fliki
is a good trade-off between capability and ease.​

●​ YouTube API limits: As noted, the default quota is a problem. Requesting a higher
quota from Google is one solution (explain the use-case, possibly they allow it if
content is original). Another is splitting videos across multiple accounts/projects. We
prefer to get a quota increase. Also, the actual upload bandwidth might be a limit –
uploading 60 videos could consume a lot of network. If each is ~100 MB, that’s 6 GB
of data daily. On a typical server, that’s fine (spread over a day, it’s small), but if our
system tries to upload many concurrently, we need a good network (EC2 instances
typically have good throughput). We schedule and perhaps limit to 2-3 concurrent
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uploads to be safe.​

Horizontal Scaling: As the platform grows (imagine handling 120 videos/day or adding
more languages or even more content channels), we can horizontally scale by adding more
worker processes or machines. Key to this is making the application stateless where
possible:

●​ Use shared storage or DB for intermediate data so any node can pick up tasks. For
example, if using Celery, have a Redis/RabbitMQ broker that all nodes connect to,
and have all nodes capable of executing any task.​

●​ Dify agents can be distributed – one can run multiple replicas behind a load
balancer (with sticky sessions if needed for long conversations, though our tasks are
mostly one-shot).​

●​ We ensure external dependencies (like our SQLite for analytics) are centralized or
switched to a more robust DB if needed (SQLite is fine for low write volume, but if
multiple processes writing concurrently, a proper SQL DB like PostgreSQL would be
better).​

Deployment Process: We containerize the app (Docker) for consistency across

dev/test/prod. Each component (scraper, main orchestrator, etc.) could be separate
services in a compose or Kubernetes setup. For simplicity, it can also be one monolithic
service that multi-tasks.

Logging and Monitoring: We deploy a logging system to track each step’s execution time.
This helps spot bottlenecks. For instance, log how long translation takes on average, or how
long the Fliki API call is. Over time, we might notice, e.g., “German voice generation
consistently takes longer” and adjust threads accordingly.

Security & Reliability: We keep API keys (YouTube, Fliki, etc.) secure (in AWS Secrets
Manager or env variables not in code). We implement retries and fallbacks as described to
make the pipeline resilient to transient failures. For instance, if Fliki API is down, maybe
wait and try again or route to a backup TTS+video service if available.

Future Extensions: The architecture is extensible. If we want to publish to other platforms

(say, also upload to Facebook Video or TikTok with a shorter cut), we can add a module in
publishing for those. If we want to use the scraped data to also generate a blog post, we
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could feed the script into a blog CMS API. The modular design with clear separation (data
collection, content creation, distribution) supports such extensions.

Bottleneck Summary & Optimizations:

●​ Bottleneck: YouTube API quota – Optimization: Request higher quota or distribute

across multiple projects.​

●​ Bottleneck: Video generation time – Optimization: parallelize across multiple Fliki API
calls; consider multi-threading or multiple Fliki accounts if needed.​

●​ Bottleneck: Scraping delays due to anti-bot – Optimization: multi-session headless

scraping, session reuse (FlareSolverr) to avoid repeated challenges, warm-up
browsing to evade detection.​

●​ Bottleneck: Memory or CPU if doing many tasks – Optimization: Use streaming where
possible (e.g., stream upload instead of loading entire file in memory), and scale
vertically (bigger instance) or horizontally as needed.​

With these measures, the system can sustain and even exceed 60 videos/day. The design is
cloud-native and can scale to more languages or more channels with additional resources,
without fundamental changes.
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SDLC Documentation
To ensure successful implementation, we follow a structured Software Development Life
Cycle. This includes clarifying requirements, designing the system (much of which has been
covered above), implementing in a modular fashion, rigorous testing at each stage,
deploying to a robust environment, and ongoing monitoring/maintenance.

Requirements Analysis

Functional Requirements:

●​ The system shall scrape product data (title, price, specs, reviews, images) from at
least 5 e-commerce websites (Amazon, eBay, Apple, B&H, Nordstrom, etc.).​

●​ It shall conduct keyword research using TubeBuddy and Google Trends data to
identify content opportunities (top products and keywords per category).​

●​ It shall generate a 1000-word script for each selected category in English, following
the specified structure (intro, product sections, conclusion) and SEO guidelines
(keywords included, readability targets).​

●​ The system shall translate each script into 12 languages (Arabic, German, Mandarin
Chinese, Spanish, French, Dutch, English, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese,
Swedish).​

●​ It shall produce a video for each script (text-to-speech voiceover and visuals) with
approximately 5–7 minute duration, in Full HD, using AI video generation (Fliki or
similar).​

●​ It shall generate a custom thumbnail image for each video with appropriate text and
graphics.​

●​ The system shall upload videos to YouTube (or another platform) with title,
description, tags, and thumbnail, and schedule their publishing (5 per day per
channel).​

●​ It shall handle at least 60 video uploads per day across all languages.​

●​ It shall track performance metrics for published videos and store this data.​
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●​ The system shall use performance feedback to modify subsequent content (e.g.,
adjust video length, topics, or design).​

Non-Functional Requirements:

●​ Scalability: Able to scale out to more videos or languages by adding computing

resources or parallel tasks. Horizontal scalability (multiple instances/nodes) should
be supported to handle increased load.​

●​ Reliability: Should gracefully handle failures (network issues, API rate limits). No
single video failure should crash the pipeline. The system should be able to resume
or retry tasks to ensure videos are eventually produced.​

●​ Performance: End-to-end pipeline for one video (from scraping to ready-to-publish)

ideally within an hour. Daily workload (60 videos) should complete within 24 hours
(and in practice within e.g. 8-12 hours to have slack).​

●​ Maintainability: Modular architecture where each component (scraper, generator,

etc.) can be updated independently. Use clear interfaces (e.g., script generation
doesn’t need to know how scraping is done, it just receives data).​

●​ Security: Protect API keys (YouTube OAuth tokens, Fliki API key, etc.). Scraping
should comply with legal/ethical guidelines (only public data, respect robots.txt
when possible, etc.).​

●​ Usability: While it’s an automated system, it should allow engineers to monitor

progress via logs or a simple dashboard. Possibly provide summary reports of what
videos were made each day.​

System Design

(This section often includes architecture diagrams and module designs, much of which has been
described. We recap key design decisions.)

●​ Architecture: A pipeline of components orchestrated by a central workflow

manager (AI agent). The design is event-driven: the completion of one stage triggers
the next. We chose a pipeline architecture to enforce the flow from data -> content
-> distribution, but with parallel branches for independent tasks (like multi-language
forks after script generation). The high-level diagram (provided earlier) illustrates
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these modules and data flows.​

●​ Data Flow:​

○​ Scraping module outputs structured product data to a storage (in-memory

objects or a database).​

○​ Keyword research module outputs a list of target categories with metadata

(stored as JSON or in DB).​

○​ Orchestrator takes a category and retrieves needed product data, passes it

to script generator. Script text is returned.​

○​ Script text is fed to translation module, producing multiple texts.​

○​ Each translated text goes to video generator which returns a video file, and
to thumbnail generator which returns an image file.​

○​ Those files go to uploader which posts to YouTube.​

○​ Video IDs then go to analytics module for tracking.​

●​ Module Breakdown:​

○​ Scraper: Implemented using Scrapy spiders and headless browser

integration. Configurable per site (so if a new site is added, we write a new
spider).​

○​ Keyword Research: Integrations with external APIs (TubeBuddy, Google

Trends) encapsulated in a KeywordService class. If those services fail, can
fall back to alternative (even a static list for initial testing).​

○​ Script Generator: Uses Dify’s prompt system. Could be a class that calls
dify.generate(prompt, model=GPT4) etc. We separate prompt
templates into a config or template file for easy tweaking.​

○​ Translation: An interface that can call either DeepL or OpenRouter. Perhaps a

strategy pattern where we have DeepLTranslator and LLMTranslator
classes implementing a common translate(text, lang) method.​
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○​ Video Creator: A service that wraps Fliki API calls. Responsible for splitting
scenes, uploading assets, polling for result.​

○​ Thumbnail Creator: Could be a simple function or service that given text +

images, returns an image path. Possibly uses Pillow under the hood or calls
Canva API.​

○​ Publisher: Handles YouTube API interaction. Possibly using Google API Python
client or direct HTTP calls with our OAuth tokens.​

○​ Monitor: A scheduler that periodically triggers an analytics fetch. It might run

a query daily for last week’s videos via YouTube Analytics API (which can give
per-video metrics).​

●​ Data Storage: Mostly ephemeral or small. Scraped data can be stored in a temp
database (or just passed in memory if the pipeline is immediate). Everything else will
use Supabase.​

●​ Third-party integrations design: All external calls (to TubeBuddy, Trends, LLMs,
DeepL, Fliki, YouTube) are abstracted behind interfaces so that they can be mocked
during testing and easily swapped if needed (e.g., if we switch from Fliki to another
video service).​

●​ Scaling design: As discussed, we design stateless workers and an orchestrator

coordinating via a queue. Using something like RabbitMQ with task messages for
each step could be in design, but for now even an in-memory queue with threads
may suffice. We ensure components that are CPU bound (like image processing)
release the GIL or run as separate processes to not block others. Many tasks are I/O
bound (waiting on APIs), so Python’s async or multi-threading will be effective.​

Implementation Strategy

We will implement the system in an iterative, test-driven manner:

●​ Phase 1: Get the basic pipeline working for one language (English) and one video
end-to-end. That means: write a simple scraper for one site (e.g., Amazon using a
sample page HTML), hardcode a small keyword set, generate a script with GPT-4,
skip translation, generate video on Fliki, and upload to a test YouTube channel. This
vertical slice proves the concept.​
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●​ Phase 2: Expand scraping to multiple sites and implement robust scraping with
anti-bot measures. At the same time, integrate the keyword APIs and get dynamic
topic selection working.​

●​ Phase 3: Implement translation for one language (say Spanish) using DeepL, verify
the output quality, then add all languages and the logic to handle multi-language
asynchronously.​

●​ Phase 4: Integrate thumbnail generation and ensure the YouTube upload includes
it.​

●​ Phase 5: Rigorously test the entire multi-video workflow with, say, 2 categories × 3
languages (small scale test of 6 videos) to identify any race conditions or
bottlenecks.​

●​ Phase 6: Add the analytics feedback module. Initially, just log data, later add
automated adjustments.​

Code will be organized into modules as per the breakdown. We’ll use GitHub and possibly
CI/CD tools to run tests and deploy.

Testing

Testing is crucial given the number of moving parts:

●​ Unit Tests:​

○​ Test the scraping parsers with saved HTML pages to ensure we correctly
extract data (e.g., given an Amazon product HTML, does our parser return
the right JSON?). We might store a few HTML samples from each site for
offline testing.​

○​ Test the prompt generation function – e.g., ensure the function that inserts
product facts into the prompt works as expected.​

○​ If we have any complex logic (like scheduling times or calculating keyword

scores), test those functions with fixed inputs.​

○​ Test the translation module by mocking DeepL/LLM responses (e.g., feed a

known English sentence and set a fake response, to see if it handles different
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language scripts properly).​

○​ Test thumbnail generator: after running, check that an image file is created
and has non-zero size, etc.​

○​ Test uploading (without actually uploading) by mocking YouTube API calls to

see if our code handles responses.​

●​ Integration Tests:​

○​ Run the whole pipeline in a staging environment for one video and verify the
outcome. This requires credentials and might produce an actual video (which
is fine for testing on a private channel).​

○​ We also simulate error conditions: for example, modify the scraper to point
to a URL that 403s and see if the retry mechanism kicks in properly or if it
gracefully skips.​

○​ Test performance: measure how long parallel tasks take and see if any
deadlocks or resource contentions occur.​

●​ Acceptance Testing:​

○​ Have a few sample categories that team members manually curate and see
what the system produces, to ensure quality is acceptable (e.g., the script
isn’t saying nonsense, the video looks reasonably okay). This
human-in-the-loop validation is important for content quality especially
initially.​

Because this system interfaces with external APIs, some testing will involve integration with
those services. We’ll need sandbox API keys and possibly to throttle our tests to not exceed
quotas (especially YouTube uploads – we might restrict automated tests to uploading very
short test videos or mark them private and delete).

Deployment

When we are confident in the pipeline, we deploy to production:

●​ Infrastructure setup: Set up AWS resources (EC2 instances or ECS containers,

databases, networking). Ensure proxy servers or services are in place for scraping
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(we might use a proxy service subscription).​

●​ Configuration: Load all API keys and secrets into the environment securely.
Configure Dify if used (point it to our OpenAI keys, etc., and ensure the models we
need are available in the Dify interface).​

●​ Scaling config: Define auto-scaling rules if using AWS ASG or ECS. E.g., if CPU > 70%
for 5 minutes or queue length > N, add an instance.​

●​ Domain and Access: Not a user-facing web app, but we might have an internal
endpoint or dashboard to monitor. Possibly set up a simple web UI or at least logs
accessible via CloudWatch.​

●​ CI/CD: Use a pipeline (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) to push updates. For example,
when code changes, run tests, then deploy Docker image to AWS. The system
should be designed to allow zero-downtime deploy (maybe process existing tasks
before shutdown, etc., which is easier if stateless or using a queue where new
instances can pick tasks).​

Initial deployment might be a single server performing everything (for simplicity). As we

verify stability, we then distribute components (maybe run the scraper on a separate
machine to isolate any browser stuff from the main logic, etc.).

Monitoring & Alerting

After deployment, besides the feedback metrics we gather, we also monitor system health:

●​ Use CloudWatch or a custom logging to track how many videos are produced per
hour/day, and if any errors occur.​

●​ Set up alerts: e.g., if a scheduled video misses its publish time (could detect if video
count on channel is lower than expected by end of day), alert the team. Or if
scraping for a site fails consistently (no data coming from Amazon for a day), alert –
possibly the scraper got blocked or needs update.​

●​ Monitor resource usage: ensure memory, disk, etc., are within limits (especially if
storing videos temporarily, ensure we clean up or have enough disk).​

●​ Track costs: since this uses external APIs, we keep an eye on usage of OpenAI,
DeepL, Fliki, etc., to avoid surprises. Possibly integrate cost estimates into logs (e.g.,
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after generating scripts, log token usage).​

Maintenance and Continuous Improvement

●​ Updating Scrapers: Websites change frequently, so we schedule maintenance to

update parsing rules. Using modular spiders helps – each can be updated
independently. Also, if a better approach emerges (like an official API or a scraping
API service), we can substitute the implementation.​

●​ LLM Model Upgrades: As new LLMs come out (say GPT-5 or a new open model with
better performance), we can experiment and switch to improve script quality or
reduce cost. Our architecture allows swapping the model in the script generation
component easily (just change API call and prompt as needed).​

●​ New Features: Perhaps we want to add a summary at the end of the video of all
products, or we want to generate a blog article from the script to post on a website
for SEO. Such features can be added by extending the pipeline after script
generation (for blog) or after publishing (embed video in a blog post).​

●​ Tooling Improvements: We keep evaluating our stack. For example, if Canva’s API
proves cumbersome, we might try an AI image generation approach for
thumbnails (e.g., using DALL-E or Stable Diffusion to create a custom image with the
product and text). Or if translations via LLM are occasionally inaccurate in certain
languages, we might switch those languages to DeepL or even hire a human
reviewer for that content.​

●​ Scaling to other platforms: If we want to publish to, say, TikTok, we’d need shorter,
vertical videos. The architecture could accommodate a branch where after making
the main video, we also generate a 60-second highlight version (this might involve
additional editing, possibly a future integration with a video editing AI). While not in
current scope, the modular design means we could add another publishing module
for TikTok that takes the same script but a condensed version.​

●​ Continuous Deployment: We’ll use agile iterations to deploy improvements

frequently. A staging environment (perhaps a separate YouTube test channel and
dummy accounts for other APIs) will be used to test changes (like a new translation
model or thumbnail style) on a small scale before rolling out to production channels.​
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Finally, we document all configurations and provide training to the team to manage the
system. The SDLC is an ongoing cycle: requirements may change (e.g., if the business
decides to target 10 videos/day instead of 5, or add new product categories), and the
system will evolve accordingly with minimal downtime due to its flexible architecture.

Recommendations and Future Improvements

During design and development, we identified some areas with alternative options and
potential enhancements:

●​ Thumbnail Generation: Our current approach uses either Canva or Pillow. For
even better thumbnails, one idea is to use an AI vision model to generate a
composite image. For example, using Stable Diffusion with a custom prompt like “a
collage of top laptops with text 'Top 3 Laptops 2025', vibrant colors”. However, text
rendering in generative models isn’t perfect yet. Alternatively, use OpenCV to
automatically detect optimal contrast regions in the image for placing text. For now,
the template-based approach is reliable. We recommend periodically reviewing
thumbnail performance – if CTR is consistently low, consider more drastic redesigns
(maybe include a human face reacting to the product, as thumbnails with faces can
increase CTR).​

●​ Translation Models: We compared DeepL and Mixtral. The initial deployment might
use a mix to balance cost and quality. If budget allows, using DeepL for all
European languages and GPT-3.5 for others could be a safe bet: DeepL will handle
nuances in French, German, etc., excellently, and GPT-3.5 can handle Chinese,
Arabic, etc., quite well (perhaps with an extra review). We also keep an eye on new
open-source translation models (e.g., Facebook’s NLLB (No Language Left Behind)
model which is specialized for many languages, or other Mistral fine-tunes). If those
become easy to self-host, we could eliminate external API costs almost entirely. A
table of our translation options was provided above for reference on cost/quality
trade-offs.​

●​ Use of RAG for Script Factuality: In script generation, we rely on prompting with
facts, but as an improvement, we could use a Retrieval-Augmented Generation
pipeline where the LLM explicitly cites the scraped data. Tools like LangChain or
Dify’s RAG pipeline can ensure the model only uses provided context. This could
allow the script to even quote a user review or mention specific spec numbers
confidently. If hallucinations are observed, strengthening this retrieval step is
recommended.​
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●​ Multi-modal Future: Dify and other agent frameworks are evolving to handle
multi-modal inputs. In the future, we might feed images to the LLM (e.g., give GPT-4
Vision the product image and ask it to describe it or generate tags). This could enrich
the script (the AI might notice design elements from the image).​

●​ Social Media Cross-posting: The platform can be extended to automatically post

the video link or snippets to social media (Twitter, Instagram). This could drive more
traffic. Automated captions or shorter clips can be generated by the same script
(just split into 30-second teaser for Twitter).​

●​ Ethical/Policy compliance: Ensure we follow YouTube’s policies (no spam, no

misleading metadata). Because we automate content, we need to be careful that
quality remains high so as not to be flagged by YouTube’s algorithm as low-quality
mass-produced content. The feedback loop monitoring things like audience
retention will help keep us in check – if people find the videos useful, the metrics will
reflect that.​

By adhering to this plan and iterating based on real data, we aim to build a robust,
scalable multilingual AI content platform that consistently generates and publishes
high-quality videos. This comprehensive approach, from architecture to SDLC, ensures that
each component is thoughtfully designed, tested, and integrated, ultimately minimizing
manual workload while maximizing output and audience reach.