×26“These four GitHub repos are illegal in 95 countries, because they unlock the free version of all the best AI tools. You'll end up saving $100 by the end of this video.”
@rahuliyerai · 33K followers
This creator normally gets 4.8K views. This one got 126K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A man in a pink shirt speaks into a microphone, presenting four GitHub repositories that offer free, open-source alternatives to popular paid AI tools. The video uses split screens and b-roll footage to illustrate the capabilities of each tool, from AI avatar generation and image creation to voice cloning and desktop automation.
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Why it worked
The video uses a bold, slightly controversial claim in the hook to immediately grab attention. The promise of saving money and accessing 'illegal' tools creates a strong curiosity gap. The listicle format with clear numbering makes the information digestible and easy to follow, while the split-screen visual style keeps the viewer engaged by showing both the presenter and the AI tools in action.
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