YouTube Pipeline Skill

This skill provides access to the complete YouTube video production pipeline. When activated, read the workflow files in the user's vault for the full, up-to-date instructions.

Quick Reference

Phase	Workflow	Purpose
1	/youtube-phase1-strategy	Find proven topic via 3-source validation (YT Studio + VidIQ + Google Trends)
2	/youtube-phase2-packaging	Engineer title & thumbnail
3	/youtube-phase3-scripting	Write retention-optimized script
3.5	/youtube-phase3.5-shorts	Create 6 Shorts (3 Topic + 3 Extract)
4	/youtube-phase4-production	Film, edit, polish
5	/youtube-phase5-repurposing	Distribute to all platforms (YT, TikTok, IG, LinkedIn)
Master	/youtube-pipeline	Orchestrate all 6 phases

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Source Files (Always Read These First)

The workflow docs are bundled in this skill's resources/ folder for quick access:

Workflow Files (Local):

.agent/skills/youtube-pipeline/resources/youtube-pipeline.md
.agent/skills/youtube-pipeline/resources/youtube-phase1-strategy.md
.agent/skills/youtube-pipeline/resources/youtube-phase2-packaging.md
.agent/skills/youtube-pipeline/resources/youtube-phase3-scripting.md
.agent/skills/youtube-pipeline/resources/youtube-phase3.5-shorts.md
.agent/skills/youtube-pipeline/resources/youtube-phase4-production.md
.agent/skills/youtube-pipeline/resources/youtube-phase5-repurposing.md

Source of Truth (User's Vault): If you need to sync or check for updates, the authoritative files are:

c:\CreativeOS\Creator_Command_Hub_Obsidian\📁 YouTube Brain\.agent\workflows\
c:\CreativeOS\Creator_Command_Hub_Obsidian\📁 YouTube Brain\📂 Processed_Notes\Workflow\

Prompts (For External AI Use):

c:\CreativeOS\Creator_Command_Hub_Obsidian\📁 YouTube Brain\📝 01-Prompt\Transcription Extraction Prompt v2.md
c:\CreativeOS\Creator_Command_Hub_Obsidian\📁 YouTube Brain\📝 01-Prompt\Video QA Prompt.md
c:\CreativeOS\Creator_Command_Hub_Obsidian\📁 YouTube Brain\📝 01-Prompt\Title Thumbnail Picker Prompt.md
c:\CreativeOS\Creator_Command_Hub_Obsidian\📁 YouTube Brain\📝 01-Prompt\Shorts Bridge Protocol.md

Automation Scripts (Phase 1):

.agent/skills/youtube-pipeline/scripts/parse_yt_studio.ps1  # Parse YT Studio Inspiration HTML
.agent/skills/google-trends/scripts/search.js               # Google Trends CLI (separate skill)

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Phase 1 Automation Tools

YouTube Studio HTML Parser

Extracts topics and volume indicators from YouTube Studio's Inspiration tab.

User Workflow:

1. Go to YouTube Studio → Inspiration → Search topic
2. Right-click results → Inspect → Find <yta-section id="top-section">
3. Right-click → Copy → Copy outerHTML
4. Paste into .html file

Agent Command:

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini\antigravity\skills\youtube-pipeline\scripts\parse_yt_studio.ps1" -InputFile "topic.html" -OutputFile "parsed.md"

Google Trends CLI

Uses the separate google-trends skill for automated trend searching.

Agent Command:

node "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini\antigravity\skills\google-trends\scripts\search.js" -k "Claude Cowork" -p youtube -t "now 7-d"

How to Use This Skill

Option 1: Full Pipeline

Invoke /youtube-pipeline and follow the prompts. The orchestrator will:

1. Ask where you're starting
2. Chain through all 6 phases
3. Track state across phases

Option 2: Single Phase

Jump directly to any phase:

• /youtube-phase1-strategy — Just need a topic (uses 3-source validation)
• /youtube-phase2-packaging — Just need title/thumbnail
• /youtube-phase3-scripting — Just need a script
• /youtube-phase3.5-shorts — Create 6 Shorts from a video
• /youtube-phase4-production — Just need production guidance
• /youtube-phase5-repurposing — Distribute to all platforms

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AI Persona: The Brutal Expert

When running this pipeline, the AI operates as:

• Never yes-mans. Weak ideas get called out.
• Demands proof. "This video is viral" → "Show me the view:sub ratio."
• Generates outputs. AI generates titles, hooks, thumbnail concepts for user to pick from.
• Teaches the why. Every step includes the reasoning behind it.
• Challenges weak work. "That hook is mid. Try this instead..."

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Phase 1: 3-Source Research Validation

Find proven topics using three data sources:

Source	What to Check	Signal
YouTube Studio Trends	Inspiration tab → "What people are looking for"	High/Medium volume
Competitor VidIQ	Videos 4+ weeks old still getting views/hr	Evergreen topic
Google Trends	Explore → YouTube Search → Rising queries	Breakout (5000%+)

Perfect Storm: When all 3 sources point to the same topic = proven opportunity.

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Phase 3.5: 6 Shorts System (Topic + Extract)

⚠️ Retention Protection: Extract shorts hurt main video retention (viewers skip sections they've seen). Post extract shorts LAST.

Category	Count	What It Is	When to Post
Topic Shorts	3	NEW recordings on the topic	Week 1: Mon/Wed/Fri
Extract Shorts	3	Sandwich Method clips from main	Week 2: Mon/Wed/Fri

Topic Short Types:

1. Hot Take — Spicy opinion on the topic
2. Quick Win — One actionable tip
3. Story Hook — Personal story as teaser

Sandwich Method (Extract Shorts):

Layer	Time	What It Is
Top Bun	0:00-0:05	Fresh hook (user records new VO)
Meat	0:05-0:50	Clip from main video
Bottom Bun	0:50-1:00	Fresh CTA (user records new VO)

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Phase 5: Repurposing & Distribution

Platform	Content	Extra Work
YouTube	Main + 6 Shorts	None
TikTok	Same 6 Shorts	None (repost)
Instagram	Same 6 Shorts (Reels)	None (repost)
LinkedIn	6 Shorts + 3 Text Posts + Stories	Text posts need drafting

Result: 1 filming session = 7 pieces of content = 2 weeks of distribution across all platforms.

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Key Frameworks (Phase 3 Scripting)

These are embedded in the Phase 3 workflow but summarized here for reference:

Framework	What It Does
Ego Trap Hook	"You think [X] is helping you, but it's actually why you're failing"
Cost of Inaction	"If you ignore this, you'll keep [Pain] while others [Gain]"
DISC Layering	Hit all personality types: D=Results, I=Story, S=Steps, C=Data
30-Second Snap	Reset attention every 30 seconds with visual/energy change
Loop Architecture	Open Loop → Content → Payoff → Bridge to next loop

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Updating This Skill

The workflow files in resources/ are copies. The source of truth is the user's vault.

To Sync (PowerShell):

Copy-Item -Path "C:\CreativeOS\Creator_Command_Hub_Obsidian\📁 YouTube Brain\.agent\workflows\youtube-*.md" -Destination "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini\antigravity\skills\youtube-pipeline\resources\" -Force

When to Sync:

• After updating any workflow in the vault
• After adding new phases

To add new phases: First create in the vault's .agent/workflows/, then sync here.