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 |
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.mdSource 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.mdAutomation 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)Phase 1 Automation Tools
YouTube Studio HTML Parser
Extracts topics and volume indicators from YouTube Studio's Inspiration tab.
User Workflow:
- Go to YouTube Studio → Inspiration → Search topic
- Right-click results → Inspect → Find
<yta-section id="top-section"> - Right-click → Copy → Copy outerHTML
- Paste into
.htmlfile
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:
- Ask where you're starting
- Chain through all 6 phases
- 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
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..."
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.
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:
- Hot Take — Spicy opinion on the topic
- Quick Win — One actionable tip
- 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) |
Phase 5: Repurposing & Distribution
| Platform | Content | Extra Work |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Main + 6 Shorts | None |
| TikTok | Same 6 Shorts | None (repost) |
| Same 6 Shorts (Reels) | None (repost) | |
| 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.
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 |
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\" -ForceWhen 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.