Glossary
Mandatory Caption Lines
Mandatory caption lines are required text strings — handles, links, hashtags, brand mentions — that must appear in the caption of every clip from a given source channel.
Whop bounty programs and partnered creator deals frequently require clippers to credit the source. Examples: "@joerogan on YouTube," "powered by [brand]", or a referral link like "clip.spotter.dev/r/jordanb." Forgetting the credit can disqualify a clip from the bounty pool, costing the clipper their cut.
Mandatory lines are configured per channel rather than per clip, because the same source has the same requirement across every clip pulled from it. A solid pipeline lets the clipper define a template — say, three lines that always render at the bottom — and merges those into every generated caption automatically.
AutoClip exposes mandatory caption lines as a per-channel setting under Autopilot. Set them once when adding a channel; every subsequent clip from that channel renders the lines at the position you specify (top, bottom, or after AI caption). They survive uniquification and re-renders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make caption lines mandatory only for certain platforms?
Yes. Each line has a per-platform toggle. A long referral URL might be off for TikTok (where links don't click) but on for YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels descriptions.
Do mandatory caption lines hurt viral performance?
Slightly. A 2024 Buffer study found clips with branded credit lines averaged 8-12% lower reach versus unbranded versions, but the bounty payout typically more than offsets the lost organic reach for sponsored programs.
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