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The Secret AI Stack of Top Creators (That No One Talks About)
Everyone’s growing fast. What’s their secret? Turns out, it’s not a social media manager—it’s a suite of AI tools working behind the scenes.
Nikhil Wad
June 16, 2025
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The best creators today aren’t just creative.
They’re efficient.
They’re putting out more content, at higher quality, and with way less effort than ever before.
So how are they doing it?
Not with teams.
Not with unlimited time.
They’re doing it with AI tools.
And the funny part?
Many don’t talk about it.
They just use it quietly while their content engine runs on autopilot.
In today’s edition, we’re pulling back the curtain on:
🔧 The exact AI tools top creators use
⚡ How they speed up planning, writing, editing & posting
🔥 Real-world examples of how to use them
Let’s turn you into a content machine.
🧠 1. ChatGPT — The Thinking Assistant
Use it for:
Brainstorming content ideas
Writing hooks and captions
Rewriting boring posts into bangers
Generating carousels, tweet threads, or scripts fast
🔥 Prompt to steal:
“Act as a viral social media strategist. Write 5 hooks for a reel on [insert topic]. Make them short, scroll-stopping, and curiosity-driven.”
Why it works:
ChatGPT isn’t just a chatbot. It’s your 24/7 creative partner.
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📝 2. Notion AI — The Content Brain
Use it for:
Planning and organizing content calendars
Writing first drafts of posts
Summarizing long notes or articles into short post ideas
Keeping track of idea banks + publishing history
🔥 Pro Tip:
Use it to create a weekly content planning hub with automated AI suggestions for new content based on your past posts.
Why it works:
It’s like ChatGPT, but structured—perfect for creators who want systems without spreadsheets.
🎨 3. Canva Magic Studio — Design with AI
Use it for:
Generating social media post layouts instantly
Auto-designing carousels, stories, and covers
Background removal, smart resize, and AI image suggestions
Magic Write (built-in copy AI for captions)
🔥 Shortcut:
Use the “Magic Design” feature: upload a rough idea → get 10 polished visuals in seconds.
Why it works:
It gives non-designers the ability to create brand-worthy graphics in 5 minutes flat.
🎬 4. Captions.ai or Descript — AI Video Editing
Use it for:
Auto-generating captions with emojis & punchy cuts
Removing filler words, “ums,” and silences
Resizing for different platforms (Reel → TikTok → Shorts)
Translating your video into other languages
🔥 Use Case:
Upload a raw video → choose “viral short style” → export a polished reel with captions in 2 minutes.
Why it works:
AI removes the editing bottleneck—especially if you’re not a video person.
📈 5. FeedHive or Hypefury — AI-Powered Scheduling & Insights
Use it for:
Auto-generating post variations
Scheduling content across platforms
Getting smart analytics (what’s working, what’s flopping)
Auto-reposting top content
🔥 Growth Hack:
Use FeedHive’s “AI Assistant” to turn one post into a whole content week (tweets, threads, carousels, etc.)
Why it works:
This is how creators stay consistent without lifting a finger every day.
✍️ Bonus: Other Game-Changers
🔹 Opus Clip – Turn long videos into viral shorts with AI highlights
🔹 Neural.love – AI-generated profile photos, thumbnails, story visuals
🔹 Synthesia – Create avatar-led explainer videos from text
🔹 GrammarlyGO – Smarter than classic Grammarly. Great for voice & tone
🔹 Midjourney / DALL·E – AI-generated visuals and meme material for content
🚀 How Top Creators Use These Tools Together
Here’s a sample workflow:
Idea
ChatGPT + Notion AI to brainstorm and plan
↓
Script/Caption
ChatGPT to write copy
↓
Visual
Canva Magic Design or Midjourney for image/carousel
↓
Edit
Captions.ai or Descript for video polish
↓
Post + Analyze
FeedHive or Hypefury for scheduling + analytics
What used to take 4–5 hours can now take 30–45 minutes.
The key is learning how to stack these tools.
🧩 But Remember…
AI doesn’t replace creativity.
It amplifies it.
The best creators don’t just automate.
They curate, add personality, and show up consistently.
Use these tools to:
✅ Get unstuck
✅ Move faster
✅ Create smarter
❌ Not to become lazy or robotic
TL;DR – The AI Stack You Need
✅ ChatGPT – content ideas, hooks, captions
✅ Notion AI – organize & plan your content strategy
✅ Canva Magic Studio – design content in minutes
✅ Captions.ai/Descript – edit videos with zero headache
✅ FeedHive/Hypefury – schedule & scale your posts
✅ Bonus Tools – Opus Clip, GrammarlyGO, Midjourney & more
If you want to grow without burning out, AI is your cheat code.
Create smarter, not harder.
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