Embodiments are disclosed for performing content linting in a graphic design system. A method of content linting includes receiving a selection of a content type to be generated, receiving a selection of a location in a digital canvas to place content of the content type, determining a placement context associated with the location in the digital canvas, identifying one or more content rules to the content based on a static analysis of the placement context, and generating, using one or more machine learning models, content of the selected content type at the location in the digital canvas using the one or more content rules.