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User GuideGetting Started

Getting Started

This guide walks you through taking Wintermute from a fresh install to automated YouTube Shorts revenue. Follow the steps in order.

The Process

The system works in three phases:

Phase 1: Setup

Get your channels configured and sources connected.

  1. Prerequisites — API keys and environment setup
  2. Create Your First Channel — Name, voice, visual style, posting cadence
  3. Set Up Topic Sources — Where content ideas come from
  4. Customize Prompt Templates — Fine-tune the AI’s writing style

Phase 2: Content Creation

Generate and review your first videos.

  1. Run the Pipeline — Generate your first content end-to-end
  2. Review & Approve Content — Quality check before posting

Phase 3: Growth

Post, automate, and optimize for revenue.

  1. Set Up Competitor Tracking — Learn what works in your niche
  2. Generate & Apply Niche Config — Data-driven content optimization
  3. Post to YouTube — Your first upload
  4. Enable Automation — Hands-off daily operation
  5. Monitor & Optimize — Scale to revenue
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