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 <yta-section id="top-section">

• 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" -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.