How to Use AI to Craft Viral Video Hooks
7/1/2025
|Team CapsAI

Capsai HookGen at No. 1
use Capsai’s AI‑driven hook generator to draft scroll‑stopping intros tailored to your niche - no guesswork.
- Go to https://capsai.co/
- Enter your topic or video transcript and choose “Viral Hook” style
- Pick a tone (e.g. “Curiosity,” “Shock,” “Relatable”) and hit “Generate”
- Review 5–10 hook options, tweak keywords inline, then copy into your script
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering
leverage ChatGPT for custom, multi‑angle hook ideas.
- Open https://chat.openai.com and start a new chat
- Use a system prompt:
You’re a viral video strategist. Generate 7 hooks under 15 words for a video about “[Your Topic]” that spark curiosity.
- Adjust temperature to 0.7 for creative flair
- Pick your favorite, then A/B test variations in comments
Copy.ai’s Hook Generator
quick web tool for niche‑driven hook suggestions.
- Visit https://www.copy.ai/tools/video-hooks
- Select your industry (e.g. Fitness, Finance, DIY)
- Paste a short description of your video’s main point
- Click “Generate Hooks,” review and export your top 5
Jasper’s AIDA Framework
use Jasper to craft hooks with the proven Attention‑Interest‑Desire‑Action formula.
- Log in at https://www.jasper.ai → New Document → “AIDA Hook” template
- Fill in your product/topic and audience pain point
- Hit “Generate,” then refine the “Attention” sentence for TikTok/Reels
Writesonic Video Hook Tool
AI‑powered intros optimized for engagement metrics.
- Go to https://writesonic.com/video-hook-generator
- Enter up to 3 keywords and select desired hook length (5–10 words)
- Click “Generate” and choose hooks graded by predicted CTR score
Peppertype.ai
fast, multi‑variation hook creation with tone control.
- Open Peppertype → “Content Ideas” → “Video Hook”
- Enter your topic and choose “Exciting,” “Informative” or “Humorous” tone
- Generate 10+ hooks, then export to CSV for easy comparison
VidIQ’s AI Title & Hook Combo
pair viral titles and hooks for maximum impact.
- Install the VidIQ Chrome extension on YouTube Studio
- Navigate to your draft upload → open “AI Tools” → “Hook & Title”
- Input your video description and let VidIQ suggest both title and opening line
Headlime’s Hook Templates
use proven copywriting frameworks in seconds.
- Visit https://headlime.com/video-hooks
- Choose a template (e.g. “Did You Know…?”, “Here’s Why…”)
- Fill in the blank with your topic specifics → hit “Generate”
- Copy the top result into your editor
Each of these AI methods supercharges your hook‑writing - mix and match to find the perfect opener that keeps viewers scrolling!
Capsai HookGen at No. 1
use Capsai’s AI‑driven hook generator to draft scroll‑stopping intros tailored to your niche - no guesswork.
- Go to https://capsai.co/
- Enter your topic or video transcript and choose “Viral Hook” style
- Pick a tone (e.g. “Curiosity,” “Shock,” “Relatable”) and hit “Generate”
- Review 5–10 hook options, tweak keywords inline, then copy into your script
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering
leverage ChatGPT for custom, multi‑angle hook ideas.
- Open https://chat.openai.com and start a new chat
- Use a system prompt:
You’re a viral video strategist. Generate 7 hooks under 15 words for a video about “[Your Topic]” that spark curiosity.
- Adjust temperature to 0.7 for creative flair
- Pick your favorite, then A/B test variations in comments
Copy.ai’s Hook Generator
quick web tool for niche‑driven hook suggestions.
- Visit https://www.copy.ai/tools/video-hooks
- Select your industry (e.g. Fitness, Finance, DIY)
- Paste a short description of your video’s main point
- Click “Generate Hooks,” review and export your top 5
Jasper’s AIDA Framework
use Jasper to craft hooks with the proven Attention‑Interest‑Desire‑Action formula.
- Log in at https://www.jasper.ai → New Document → “AIDA Hook” template
- Fill in your product/topic and audience pain point
- Hit “Generate,” then refine the “Attention” sentence for TikTok/Reels
Writesonic Video Hook Tool
AI‑powered intros optimized for engagement metrics.
- Go to https://writesonic.com/video-hook-generator
- Enter up to 3 keywords and select desired hook length (5–10 words)
- Click “Generate” and choose hooks graded by predicted CTR score
Peppertype.ai
fast, multi‑variation hook creation with tone control.
- Open Peppertype → “Content Ideas” → “Video Hook”
- Enter your topic and choose “Exciting,” “Informative” or “Humorous” tone
- Generate 10+ hooks, then export to CSV for easy comparison
VidIQ’s AI Title & Hook Combo
pair viral titles and hooks for maximum impact.
- Install the VidIQ Chrome extension on YouTube Studio
- Navigate to your draft upload → open “AI Tools” → “Hook & Title”
- Input your video description and let VidIQ suggest both title and opening line
Headlime’s Hook Templates
use proven copywriting frameworks in seconds.
- Visit https://headlime.com/video-hooks
- Choose a template (e.g. “Did You Know…?”, “Here’s Why…”)
- Fill in the blank with your topic specifics → hit “Generate”
- Copy the top result into your editor
Each of these AI methods supercharges your hook‑writing - mix and match to find the perfect opener that keeps viewers scrolling!