Your First AI Generation — Step by Step

    A hands-on walkthrough of making your first AI generation with Maya. From choosing a tool to getting polished, ready-to-use output.

    3 min readFeb 26, 2026

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    Let's Create Something

    This guide walks you through creating your first AI generation — from start to finish. By the end, you'll have a polished piece of content ready to use.

    We'll use the LinkedIn Post Generator as an example, but the same pattern works for all 300+ tools.


    Step 1: Navigate to the Tool

    There are three ways to get there:

    Using Magic Ask (Fastest)

    1. From your Home page, type in the Magic Ask bar: "Write a LinkedIn post"
    2. Maya recommends the LinkedIn Post Generator
    3. Click to open it

    Using the Navigation

    1. Click AI Tools in the left sidebar
    2. Browse to the Social Media category
    3. Click LinkedIn Post Generator

    Using Search

    1. Click the search bar on the AI Tools page
    2. Type "LinkedIn" — the tool appears instantly

    Step 2: Provide Your Input

    Every tool has an input area where you describe what you want. The more specific you are, the better the output.

    Good input:

    Write a LinkedIn post about how AI is changing B2B sales prospecting. Include 3 actionable tips. Tone: professional but approachable.

    Basic input:

    Write about AI in sales

    Both will work, but the specific input produces significantly better results.

    Pro Tips for Great Inputs

    • Mention your audience — "for SaaS founders" or "for marketing managers"
    • Specify the tone — professional, casual, humorous, authoritative
    • Add structure requests — "include 3 bullet points" or "end with a question"
    • Set the length — "keep it under 200 words" or "make it detailed"

    Step 3: Click Generate

    Hit the Generate button. Maya processes your request using AI optimized for that specific tool.

    Generation typically takes 3-10 seconds depending on the length and complexity.


    Step 4: Review Your Output

    Your generated content appears below the input area. Here's what you can do:

    Copy

    Click the Copy button to copy the entire output to your clipboard. Paste it into LinkedIn, your email, or any other platform.

    Refine

    Not quite right? You can:

    • Edit the input with more specific instructions
    • Generate again for a different take
    • Manually edit the output text directly

    Save

    Your generations are saved in your history, so you can always come back to them later.


    Step 5: Provide Feedback (Optional but Valuable)

    After each generation, Maya may ask:

    • 👍 Was this helpful?
    • 👎 Could it be better?

    Your feedback directly improves future results. Maya learns what works for you.


    Understanding Usage Limits

    Each generation uses 1 credit from your account:

    PlanCredits
    Free5 generations
    Pro (coming soon)Expanded limits

    You can check your remaining credits on your Home page.


    Ready for More?

    Now that you've made your first generation:

    • Try a different tool category (Content, Sales, Marketing, Legal)
    • Explore AI Agents for multi-step workflows
    • Complete your profile for better personalization
    • Use the Feedback button to help Maya learn your preferences

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