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.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)
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
Right-click → Copy → Copy outerHTML
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:
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)
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.
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"
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Destination
"
$env
:USERPROFILE.gemini\antigravity\skills\youtube-pipeline\resources\"
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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.