--- name: sales-brandolia description: "Brandolia (brandolia.io) platform help — a budget freemium AI brand-identity generator that turns a company name + sector into a full brand system (logo + variations, color palette, typography, slogan, brand book), plus an AI website builder and a marketing-visual generator (Instagram posts, ads, flyers, business cards, mockups); refine the logo with its 'Oscar' AI assistant. Token-based: a free tier previews but CANNOT download — exporting files is gated to paid tiers that spend tokens. A budget peer of Looka/LogoAI/Zoviz/Brandmark/Hatchful/Mojomox. Use when generating a logo or brand kit in Brandolia, understanding tokens and why the free tier can't download, which file formats/vector you get, commercial ownership, or whether it has an API — it is UI-only, NO public API/webhooks/Zapier/MCP. Do NOT use to generate the business name (use /sales-namelix), to validate or compare branding tools (use /sales-idea-validation), or when you need a guaranteed vector/print peer (use /sales-mojomox)." argument-hint: "[describe what you need help with in Brandolia]" license: MIT version: 1.0.0 tags: [sales, branding, pre-launch, platform] --- # Brandolia Platform Help Brandolia (**brandolia.io**, app at **app.brandolia.io**) is a **budget freemium AI brand-identity generator**: you enter a **company name + sector** and it produces a full **brand system** in about a minute — a **logo** and variations, a **color palette**, **typography**, a **slogan**, and a **brand book** — which you then refine with its **"Oscar"** AI assistant in an in-browser editor. Beyond the logo it adds two more modules: an **AI website builder** (SEO-ready, responsive, with hosting) and a **marketing-visual generator** (Instagram posts, ads, banners, flyers, business cards, mockups). It's the **branding/logo step** for founders, indie makers, e-commerce sellers, and creators — a **budget peer of Looka / LogoAI / Zoviz / Brandmark / Hatchful / Mojomox**. Two facts frame every answer: **(1) it's freemium and token-based** — generating/previewing is free, but the **free tier CANNOT download**; exporting files spends **tokens** on a paid tier; and **(2) it is UI-only — there is NO public API** (see Step 4). Treat all pricing, token, and file-format details as **best-effort from research** — confirm live at brandolia.io. ## Step 1 — Gather context If `references/learnings.md` exists, read it first for accumulated platform knowledge. Ask only what you can't infer: 1. **What do you want from Brandolia?** - A) Generate/refine a **logo or brand system** (name, sector, colors, typography, the "Oscar" editor) - B) Understand **pricing / tokens** — what a token buys, why the **free tier can't download**, which tier to pick - C) Understand the **download** — what file formats you get, whether you get **vector/SVG** (see Step 4) - D) Use the **website builder** or **marketing-visual generator** (posts, ads, flyers, business cards) - E) **Integrate or automate** ("API" / bulk generation — see Step 4) 2. **What will the logo be used for — digital/social, or print/large-format?** This decides whether Brandolia's export is enough or you need a peer with **confirmed vector output** (see Step 4). Skip-ahead: a *name* (not a logo) → `/sales-namelix`; the validate-before-building *method* or a branding-tool comparison → `/sales-idea-validation`; wider social/marketing creative at scale → `/sales-canva` — route in Step 2. ## Step 2 — Route or answer directly | If the user's question is about… | Route to | |---|---| | Generating the **business name** itself (not the logo) | `/sales-namelix {question}` | | The validate-before-building **method**, or comparing branding/logo tools across the market | `/sales-idea-validation {question}` | | Needing a peer with **confirmed vector / print-scalable** output or a one-time-purchase option | `/sales-mojomox {question}` or `/sales-logoai {question}` | | Building the wider **social/marketing creative** or a design system at scale | `/sales-canva {question}` | When routing, give the exact command: "This is a {domain} question — run: `/sales-namelix {original question}`" Otherwise, answer Brandolia-specific questions using Step 3. ## Step 3 — Brandolia platform reference **Read `references/platform-guide.md`** for the full reference — the three modules (Brand Identity Studio, AI Website Builder, Marketing Visual Generator) and each one's automation tag; the **generate → refine with Oscar → pay-with-tokens-to-download** workflow; the **freemium/token** model (free tier = preview only, no download; paid tiers spend tokens to export) and the **best-effort pricing table**; what is **known vs unverified** about **download formats** (whether vector/SVG is available); the **commercial-ownership** question and its trademark limits; and the **no-public-API** reality (why generation can't be scripted and what to use instead). Answer using only the relevant section — don't dump the full reference. ## Step 4 — Actionable guidance - **It's freemium and token-based — and the free tier CANNOT download.** Generating and previewing a brand is free, but on the **free tier you can't export the files** — downloading is gated to **paid tiers**, and each export/action **spends tokens** (reported allowances: Free **3**, Basic **25**, Standard **50**, Premium **100**). Set that expectation up front: **free to generate and preview, pay to download.** **Flag all of this as best-effort and tell the user to confirm current tiers, prices, and token mechanics at brandolia.io** — an indie tool that changes often. What one token buys and whether tokens **reset monthly or roll over** is **not documented publicly** — don't assert it; tell the user to confirm. - **Don't claim a download format you haven't verified — this is the cluster's key differentiator.** Brandolia advertises "downloadable branding kits," but **which file formats it exports (PNG/JPG vs vector SVG/PDF/EPS) is not documented publicly.** Do **not** promise SVG/vector, and do **not** assume PNG-only. If the user needs a **guaranteed scalable vector** logo (print, signage, apparel, large-format), tell them to **either** verify Brandolia's export on the live site first, **or** use a peer with **confirmed vector output** (`/sales-mojomox`, `/sales-logoai`, `/sales-logomaster`, `/sales-zoviz`, `/sales-brandmark`) rather than betting a print job on an unverified export. - **It's more than a logo maker — but the extra modules share the token model.** The **AI website builder** (SEO-ready, responsive, hosted — free hosting is a Premium perk) and the **marketing-visual generator** (IG posts, ads, banners, flyers, business cards, mockups) run off the **same token budget** as the logo. If someone plans to generate many assets, the token allowance — not a per-asset price — is the real constraint; pick the tier by **how many exports/actions** they need. - **"Oscar" is the refinement step, not a separate product.** After the first generation, Oscar is the in-editor **AI assistant** that enhances/modernizes/perfects the logo. Iteration happens by conversing with Oscar and editing — set the expectation that the first output is a **starting point** to refine, not a finished mark. - **Lock the name (and validate the idea) before you generate a brand.** Branding is downstream: validate demand first (`/sales-idea-validation`), settle the name (`/sales-namelix`), *then* generate the logo/brand — never brand a name you might still change. Because generating is free, it's a low-cost first pass, but the sequence still holds. - **Ownership ≠ a registered trademark — confirm the license, then do your own clearance.** Commercial-use and ownership terms live in Brandolia's **Terms of Sale / Terms of Service**, not the landing page — tell the user to read those before relying on the mark commercially. Even with granted commercial use, an **AI/library-built mark can be non-distinctive**, so run a **USPTO/EUIPO** search before trademarking, and treat the logo as a placeholder you may later upgrade. - **There is NO public API — don't plan a pipeline around it.** If asked to "use the Brandolia API" or generate brands in bulk from a script, be precise: it's **entirely a human-in-the-loop UI tool** — **no REST endpoints, no webhooks, no Zapier/Make, no MCP**, and no developer docs. For programmatic logo/image generation at volume, use an **image-generation service with a documented API**. If you discover a gotcha or tip not in `references/learnings.md`, append it there with today's date. ## Gotchas *Best-effort from research (2026-07) — features, tiers, tokens, and formats move; verify at brandolia.io.* - **The free tier previews but CANNOT download.** Generating/previewing is free; **exporting the files is gated to paid tiers** and spends tokens. Users hit this wall after they've already made a logo they like. - **It's token-based, and token mechanics aren't documented.** Reported allowances are Free 3 / Basic 25 / Standard 50 / Premium 100, but **what one token buys and whether tokens reset or roll over is unclear** — confirm on the live site; don't assert it. - **Download formats are unconfirmed — do NOT promise SVG/vector.** "Downloadable branding kits" is advertised, but the exact formats (PNG/JPG vs vector SVG/PDF/EPS) aren't public. Verify before relying on it for print, or use a peer with confirmed vector export. - **Pricing is best-effort and shown in multiple currencies.** Reported ~$10.70–12.90 (Basic) / ~$15.99–19.99 (Standard) / ~$39.92–49.92 (Premium) per month — the odd figures suggest currency conversion; confirm your local price at brandolia.io. - **It's a young indie tool (Show HN, 2025).** Features (website builder, visual generator) are newer and evolving; expect the product and pricing to shift, and confirm current behavior rather than trusting a cached description. - **Ownership terms are in the legal docs, not the homepage** — and ownership ≠ a registered trademark. Read the Terms of Sale/Service and run a USPTO/EUIPO clearance before trademarking. - **There is NO public API, webhooks, Zapier/Make, or MCP.** UI-only; brand/logo generation can't be scripted. For volume, use an image-generation API instead. ## Related skills - `/sales-namelix` — Generate the business name first (a logo is the hand-off from the name) - `/sales-mojomox` — Typography-first budget peer with **confirmed vector SVG** export — the go-to when you need guaranteed vector - `/sales-logoai` — Budget AI logo maker + Brand Center (PNG + vector) — compare when choosing an AI logo/brand tool - `/sales-zoviz` — The cheapest paid logo/brand-kit peer + a broader Canva-like suite — compare if you need a full brand kit - `/sales-hatchful` — The one FREE peer (PNG-only, no vector) — compare if budget is the deciding factor - `/sales-designevo` — Another budget **freemium** peer, but its free tier **does** download (a credited, low-res, un-owned PNG) — compare the two freemium download models - `/sales-brandmark` — AI logo maker (Namelix's paid sister tool) — compare if choosing an AI logo maker - `/sales-idea-validation` — The validate-before-building method and the full naming/branding landscape (validate and name before you brand) - `/sales-canva` — Once the logo's done, build the wider marketing/social creative and design system at scale - `/sales-do` — Not sure which skill to use? The router matches any sales objective to the right skill. Install: `npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do -a claude-code` ## Examples ### Example 1: "Is Brandolia free, and why can't I download my logo?" **User says**: "I made a logo I like in Brandolia but it won't let me download it. Is it actually free?" **Skill does**: Explains Brandolia is **freemium** — **generating and previewing is free, but the free tier can't download**; exporting files is gated to **paid tiers** and spends **tokens** (Free 3 / Basic 25 / Standard 50 / Premium 100). Tells the user they'll need a paid tier to export, flags that **what a token buys and whether tokens reset/roll over isn't documented**, and that all pricing is **best-effort — confirm at brandolia.io**. **Result**: The founder understands the paywall is on *download*, not generation, and picks a tier knowingly. ### Example 2: "I need a vector SVG of my Brandolia logo for print" (limitation/uncertainty) **User says**: "My printer needs a vector SVG. Can I export SVG from Brandolia?" **Skill does**: States honestly that **Brandolia's exact download formats aren't documented publicly** — it does **not** promise SVG/vector and does **not** assume PNG-only. Gives two safe paths: **(a)** verify the actual export on the live site before committing a print job, or **(b)** use a peer with **confirmed vector output** (`/sales-mojomox`, `/sales-logoai`, `/sales-logomaster`, `/sales-zoviz`, `/sales-brandmark`). Recommends (b) when print fidelity matters and the export is unverified. **Result**: The user doesn't bet a print job on an unverified format and has a reliable fallback. ### Example 3: "Can I use the Brandolia API to generate 200 brand kits?" (developer/automation) **User says**: "How do I call the Brandolia API to auto-generate logos and brand kits for 200 store names?" **Skill does**: States that Brandolia has **no public API** — it's entirely a **UI tool** with **no REST endpoints, webhooks, Zapier/Make, or MCP**, and no developer docs — so generation **cannot be scripted**. Suggests an **image-generation service with a documented API** for programmatic logo generation at volume. Does not invent endpoints. **Result**: The user avoids building on a nonexistent API and picks a workable path. ## Troubleshooting ### "It won't let me download my logo — I thought it was free" **Symptom**: Generating the logo worked, but downloading is blocked. **Cause**: Brandolia is **freemium** — the **free tier previews only and cannot download**. Exporting files is gated to **paid tiers** and spends **tokens**. **Solution**: Upgrade to a paid tier to export. Confirm current tiers, prices, and token mechanics at brandolia.io — pricing and token rules aren't fully documented and change often. ### "What file formats do I actually get — is there an SVG?" **Symptom**: Unsure whether the download includes a scalable vector file. **Cause**: Brandolia advertises "downloadable branding kits" but **doesn't document the exact formats** (PNG/JPG vs vector SVG/PDF/EPS) publicly. **Solution**: Verify the export on the live site before relying on it — especially for print/large-format. If you need **guaranteed vector**, use a peer with confirmed SVG export (Mojomox/LogoAI/etc.). ### "Is there an API to generate brand kits in bulk?" **Symptom**: Can't find API docs to script logo/brand-kit creation. **Cause**: Brandolia is **UI-only** — there are **no REST endpoints, webhooks, Zapier/Make, or MCP**, and no developer documentation. **Solution**: Don't build a bulk-generation pipeline on it. For programmatic logo/image generation, use an **image-generation service with a documented API**. Reserve Brandolia for interactive, one-off brand creation.