How Junto Works
AI-powered newsletters from curated sources. Pick your sources, define your prompt, and let AI synthesize it all into a newsletter.
# What is Junto?
Junto is an AI-powered newsletter marketplace. It's named after Benjamin Franklin's “Junto” — small discussion groups he organized in 1727 to share ideas and improve themselves. In the same spirit, Junto brings together curated voices from across the internet into focused, AI-synthesized newsletters.
Anyone can create a newsletter by selecting sources (Twitter accounts, YouTube channels) and writing a synthesis prompt. The AI reads everything those sources post, then generates a newsletter on your schedule. Others can subscribe, and creators earn credits when people read.
# How It Works
1. Pick Sources
Select Twitter accounts and YouTube channels you want to follow.
2. Write a Prompt
Tell the AI how to synthesize the content — what to focus on, what tone to use, what format you want.
3. Get Your Newsletter
AI generates and delivers your newsletter on schedule. Subscribe or share with others.
Sources + Prompt = Newsletter. The same newsletter is generated once and delivered to all subscribers — efficient and consistent.
# Credits
100
credits = $1
1,000
free credits for new users
$10
value at sign-up
Scales with source count (~base cost + per-source cost)
Split 50/50 between the creator and the platform
# Newsletters
Creating a Newsletter
Use the 4-step creation wizard: pick a template (or start from scratch), add details (name, description, prompt), select sources, and set your schedule. Your newsletter is immediately available for others to discover and subscribe to.
Create a newsletter →Subscribing
Browse public newsletters on the Explore page, preview past issues, and subscribe with one click. Newsletters are delivered to your email on schedule.
Browse newsletters →Scheduling
Choose from 4 daily send windows (all times Pacific):
You also pick which days of the week to send. Combine any window with any days for your ideal cadence.
# Research
Research lets you run deep-dive reports and quick scans on any topic. Powered by a multi-agent pipeline — Scout gathers raw data, Jeb analyzes and structures findings, and Ant assembles the final report.
Deep Dive Reports
Comprehensive research on a topic. Costs 5 credits.
Quick Scans
Broader surface-level scans. Costs 10 credits.
# Sources
Twitter / X Accounts
Add any public Twitter account as a source. Junto automatically pulls recent tweets on a rolling basis so your newsletter always has fresh content.
YouTube Channels
Add YouTube channels as sources. Transcripts from recent videos are automatically pulled and summarized into key insights for your newsletter.
# Pricing
Free Tier
Every new user gets 1,000 free credits ($10 value). No credit card required to start.
Credit Packages
$5
500 credits
$10
1,000 credits
$50
5,250 credits
250 bonus
$100
11,000 credits
1,000 bonus
# FAQ
Do I need to pay to get started?
No. Every new account gets 1,000 free credits — enough to create and receive newsletters for a while.
How do creators earn credits?
When someone subscribes to your newsletter, they pay a small credit fee per send. Half of that goes to you as the creator.
Can I change my newsletter after creating it?
Yes. You can edit your prompt, add or remove sources, change the schedule, and update details at any time from your dashboard.
What happens if I run out of credits?
Your newsletters will pause until you add more credits. Subscribers will be notified. You can buy more at any time.
Can I fork someone else's newsletter?
Yes. Every public newsletter has a fork button that copies the sources, labels, and prompt into a new newsletter you own.
What AI model powers the newsletters?
Junto uses xAI's Grok model for newsletter synthesis, chosen for its speed and quality with social media content.
How often is source content refreshed?
Twitter and YouTube sources are pulled every 2 hours, so your newsletter always has recent content to work with.
Is there an API?
Not yet publicly, but the platform is built on a REST API. Developer access may be available in the future.
Ready to get started?