# Understand what script templates do

Learn how scripts organize reusable message templates and which rules apply to free and paid templates.

URL: https://help.substy.ai/en/articles/understand-what-script-templates-do
Language: en

Scripts organize reusable message templates for one creator. Select a creator, then open CRM > Scripts; what you can view or change depends on your assigned access.

## How scripts and templates fit together

-   A script is an ordered group of message templates for the selected creator.
    
-   Each template represents one step. Drag the template cards to change their order.
    
-   A script can support Manual mode, AI mode, or both. Status, Schedule, and Linked lists are separate script settings.
    

## What a template can contain

-   A name and either a manually written message or AI Mode for the caption.
    
-   Media and pricing when the template is paid.
    
-   Optional follow-ups and creator tags where those controls are supported.
    

## Free and paid templates

-   A free template with a manually written message can be text-only.
    
-   AI Mode requires at least one media item.
    
-   A paid template needs at least one paid, non-preview media item. Preview media can only be used alongside paid media on a paid template.
    

## Continue with the right guide

For script-level status, modes, schedules, and linked lists, see Configure and reuse scripts. For the full template workflow, see Create and manage script templates.