Small endpoint, large leverage
A content refresh API can look unimportant because it is not a glamorous feature. In practice, it is one of the key surfaces that lets a long-form site stay current.
Refresh does not have to mean automatic publishing. It can mean checking sources, updating metadata, preparing a draft, or flagging sections that may be stale.
Useful refresh jobs
- Refresh an article summary after the body changes.
- Recheck source notes for a trend essay.
- Update project status and screenshot captions.
- Prepare a release note for human review.
Each job should leave an audit trail.
Direction
The API should separate content preparation from publication. That separation is what lets OpenClaw contribute while keeping final editorial control human.