AI script tools vs a hook swipe file
Writing hooks is the bottleneck. Two ways to beat the blank page, with different failure modes.

AI scripting (ChatGPT/Claude) wins:
— Ten hook variations in seconds
— Reframes one idea for different angles fast

Hook swipe file wins:
— Your own proven openers, no generic 'In this video' AI mush
— Patterns tied to what actually retained on your channel

Reality: AI gives volume, the swipe file gives quality. I feed my swipe file to the AI as examples.

Price: AI ~$20mo or free tiers / swipe file: free, just a doc.

Best for: idea-starved creators brainstorm with AI. Verdict: ship from your swipe file, not raw AI output. Skip AI-only hooks.