> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://snowseo.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Start Generation

> Start content generation for an existing draft article.

Start generating content for an existing draft (created by [Create Article](/docs/api-reference/endpoints/create-article)).

<Note>
  This uses AI credits. The cost depends on the article's target length (chosen when the draft/outline was created): roughly **100 credits** for \~800–1000 words, **200** for \~1800–2000, or **300** for \~2800–3000.
</Note>

<Note>
  Generation runs in the background — poll **Generation Status** below until it finishes, then read the article with [Get Article](/docs/api-reference/endpoints/get-article). Calling it again while a run is already in progress is safe and will not start a duplicate.
</Note>

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## Generation Status

`GET /generate-article/generation-status`

Check whether an article is currently being generated or updated, and how far along it is. When `generating` is false the article is ready (`status` becomes `generated`); `error` is set if generation failed.