> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.autocontentapi.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.autocontentapi.com/quick-start/explainer-videos/from-topic.md).

# Create from a Topic Prompt

Let the AI research the subject for you by sending a `topic` without additional resources. Include `text` to define the angle.

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.autocontentapi.com/content/Create" \
  -H "accept: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "outputType": "video",
    "topic": "How remote teams can stay productive",
    "text": "Focus on tactics for hybrid startups."
  }'
```

**Tips**

* Add `format`, `style`, or `language` fields to tune the output.
* Pair with custom instructions that list the exact talking points you expect.

## Try it in code

* [C#](/code-samples/explainer-videos/csharp/from-topic.md)
* [Node.js](/code-samples/explainer-videos/nodejs/from-topic.md)
* [Java](/code-samples/explainer-videos/java/from-topic.md)
* [PHP](/code-samples/explainer-videos/php/from-topic.md)
* [Python](/code-samples/explainer-videos/python/from-topic.md)