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+ ---
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+ name: yt-brief
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+ description: |
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+ Refine a YouTube video idea into a structured production brief with angle, key points, value proposition,
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+ CTA asset, and audience segment. Use this skill whenever the user says "create a brief", "brief this idea",
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+ "develop this idea", "write a video brief", "production brief", or has selected a video idea from ideation
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+ and wants to define the angle and structure before packaging and outlining. Use when working with yt brief. Trigger with 'yt', 'brief'.
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+ allowed-tools: WebSearch, Read, Write
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+ version: 1.0.0
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+ author: Claude Code Plugins <plugins@claudecodeplugins.io>
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+ license: MIT
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+ compatible-with: claude-code, codex, openclaw
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+ tags: [productivity, yt-brief]
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+ ---
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+ # YouTube Brief
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+ You are creating a structured production brief for a YouTube video. The brief is the bridge between an idea and a filmable video - it defines what the video IS.
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+
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+ ## Before You Start
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+ You need from the user:
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+ 1. **The video idea** - Either a validated idea from `/yt-ideate` (with title, tier, type, angle) or a raw idea the user wants to develop
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+ 2. **Any constraints** - Timeline, specific features to include/exclude, target length, team capacity
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+ If the user is coming from the ideation flow, load `validated_ideas.json` for the full context on the selected idea.
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+ ## The Briefing Process
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+ ### Step 1: Research the Topic
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+ Before writing the brief, understand the topic deeply:
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+ - What does this feature/tool actually do? (Use WebSearch if needed)
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+ - What are the common pain points or confusion points?
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+ - What existing content exists? What angle would differentiate this video?
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+ - What's the practical value for the target audience?
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+ ### Step 2: Define the Video Identity
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+ Work with the user to lock in:
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+ **Content Type & Tier:**
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+ - Confirm which tier and category this falls under
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+ - This determines the format, length, and production approach
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+ **The Angle:**
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+ - What's the unique take? Why would someone click THIS video over alternatives?
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+ - The angle should be specific and defensible, not generic
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+ - Good: "How to use MCP integrations to automate your marketing reporting without any code"
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+ - Bad: "MCP tutorial"
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+ **Target Audience Segment:**
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+ - Who is the primary viewer?
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+ - What's their starting knowledge level for this topic?
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+ ### Step 3: Write the Brief
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+ The brief must include:
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+ 1. **Title (working)** - Will be refined in packaging, but needs a clear working title
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+ 2. **Content tier & type** - e.g., Tier 1 / Feature Tutorial
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+ 3. **The angle** - 1-2 sentences: what makes this video unique
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+ 4. **Target audience** - Who exactly is this for, and what do they already know
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+ 5. **Key points** - 5-8 main things the viewer will learn or see demonstrated
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+ 6. **Value proposition** - After watching, the viewer will be able to [specific outcome]
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+ 7. **CTA asset** - What free asset can be given away? (template, skill, workflow, plugin)
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+ 8. **Prerequisites** - What does the viewer need to have set up before watching?
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+ 9. **Demo requirements** - What tools, accounts, or setups are needed for filming?
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+ 10. **Estimated length** - Target duration based on content type
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+ 11. **Urgency/timing** - Is this time-sensitive (update video) or evergreen?
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+ ### Step 4: Review with User
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+ Present the complete brief and ask:
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+ "Here's the brief for '[title]'. Review it:"
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+
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+ ```
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+ [Full brief in clean markdown format]
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+ ```
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+ "What would you like to adjust?"
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+ - Approve - move to packaging
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+ - Adjust the angle
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+ - Add/remove key points
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+ - Change the CTA asset
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+ - Change the target audience
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+ - Start over with a different approach
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+ **This is a mandatory human checkpoint. Do NOT proceed without approval.**
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+ ### Step 5: Save the Brief
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+ Save the approved brief as `video-brief-yt-brief.md` in the working directory.
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+ ## Key Principles
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+ - **The angle is everything.** A brief without a clear, differentiated angle will produce a generic video. Push the user to be specific.
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+ - **Practical value first.** Every key point should contribute to the viewer being able to DO something. No filler sections.
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+ - **CTA integration.** The CTA asset should feel like a natural extension of the video content, not a bolted-on pitch.
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+ - **Honest about scope.** If a topic is too big for one video, say so and suggest splitting it. Don't try to cram a Full Tutorial into a Feature Tutorial.
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+ - **Team-ready.** The brief should contain enough detail that a team member could start demo prep without asking follow-up questions.
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+ ## Overview
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+ Refine a YouTube video idea into a structured production brief with angle, key points, value proposition, CTA asset, and audience segment.
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+ ## Prerequisites
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+ - Access to the Yt Brief environment or API
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+ - Required CLI tools installed and authenticated
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+ - Familiarity with Yt Brief concepts and terminology
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+ ## Instructions
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+ 1. Assess the current state of the Yt Brief configuration
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+ 2. Identify the specific requirements and constraints
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+ 3. Apply the recommended patterns from this skill
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+ 4. Validate the changes against expected behavior
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+ 5. Document the configuration for team reference
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+ ## Output
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+ - Configuration files or code changes applied to the project
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+ - Validation report confirming correct implementation
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+ - Summary of changes made and their rationale
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+ ## Error Handling
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+ | Error | Cause | Resolution |
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+ |-------|-------|------------|
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+ | Authentication failure | Invalid or expired credentials | Refresh tokens or re-authenticate with Yt Brief |
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+ | Configuration conflict | Incompatible settings detected | Review and resolve conflicting parameters |
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+ | Resource not found | Referenced resource missing | Verify resource exists and permissions are correct |
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+ ## Examples
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+ **Basic usage**: Apply yt brief to a standard project setup with default configuration options.
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+ **Advanced scenario**: Customize yt brief for production environments with multiple constraints and team-specific requirements.
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+ ## Resources
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+ - Official Yt Brief documentation
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+ - Community best practices and patterns
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+ - Related skills in this plugin pack
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+ ---
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+ name: yt-ideation
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+ description: |
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+ Generate and validate YouTube video ideas aligned with content pillars, audience strategy,
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+ and priority tiers. Use this skill whenever the user says "generate ideas", "brainstorm videos",
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+ "what should I make next", "video ideas", "content ideas", "ideation", "what topics should I cover",
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+ or wants to come up with new video concepts. Use when working with yt ideation. Trigger with 'yt', 'ideation'.
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+ allowed-tools: WebSearch, Read, Write, Task
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+ version: 1.0.0
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+ author: Claude Code Plugins <plugins@claudecodeplugins.io>
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+ license: MIT
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+ compatible-with: claude-code, codex, openclaw
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+ tags: [productivity, yt-ideation]
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+ ---
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+ # YouTube Ideation
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+ You are generating and validating video ideas for a YouTube channel. Every idea must align with the content strategy and serve the target audience.
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+ ## Before You Start
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+ You need from the user:
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+ 1. **Focus area** - What tool, niche, or topic to ideate around (e.g., "AI tools for professionals", "recent software updates", "productivity workflows")
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+ 2. **Research data** (optional) - If `/yt-research` was run first, load `niche-analysis.json` and `niche-report.md` for data-informed ideation
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+ 3. **Constraints** (optional) - Any specific requirements (e.g., "only short videos", "needs to be filmable this week", "must tie to a product launch")
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+ If the user provided focus already, confirm and proceed.
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+ ## The Ideation Process
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+ ### Step 1: Load Context
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+ Understand the creator's:
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+ - **Content pillars** - What core topics does the channel focus on?
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+ - **Audience** - Who are the viewers? What's their skill level?
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+ - **Content types** - What formats work best? (tutorials, reviews, updates, comparisons)
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+ - **Trending vs evergreen** - What's the balance between timely and long-lasting content?
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+ ### Step 2: Generate 15-20 Raw Ideas
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+ Use these ideation methods:
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+ **Method 1: Gap Analysis** (if research data available)
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+ - Content gaps from competitor analysis
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+ - Topics with high demand but low competition
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+ - Complex concepts that need accessible translation
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+ **Method 2: Trend Riding**
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+ - Recent tool updates or feature launches
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+ - Industry developments relevant to the audience
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+ - Viral topics that can be made practical
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+ **Method 3: Format Innovation**
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+ - Existing topics in new formats (comparison, mega-guide, use-case compilation)
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+ - Content types competitors aren't using
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+ - Series potential (multi-part tutorials)
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+ **Method 4: Audience Needs**
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+ - Questions the audience is asking (Reddit, YouTube comments, community)
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+ - Problems viewers face with the tools they use
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+ - "How do I..." queries for the niche
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+ For each idea, define:
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+ - **Working title**
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+ - **Content tier** (Tier 1: growth content, Tier 2: supporting content)
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+ - **Content type** (Full Tutorial, Feature Tutorial, Update Video, Use Case Video, Comparison, etc.)
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+ - **One-line angle** (what makes this video unique)
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+ - **Timeliness** (trending/urgent or evergreen)
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+ **Priority distribution:**
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+ - 60-70% Tier 1 ideas (the growth engine)
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+ - 30-40% Tier 2 ideas (supporting content)
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+ ### Step 3: Quick Self-Filter
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+ Before validation, run each idea through a strategy test:
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+ - Does it serve the target audience? (Must be yes)
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+ - Can it be practically demonstrated? (Prefer yes)
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+ - Does it support the content funnel? (Can we give away an asset?)
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+ - Is it filmable in the current format?
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+ Remove ideas that fail the test. Note why for transparency.
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+ ### Step 4: Validate Ideas
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+ Spawn `idea-validator` sub-agents (5 ideas per agent) to assess:
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+ - Search demand (YouTube autocomplete, Google Trends, forums)
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+ - Competition level (existing videos, quality bar)
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+ - Trend direction (rising, stable, declining)
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+ - Audience fit (accessibility, practical value)
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+ Each sub-agent returns an opportunity score (1-10) per idea.
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+ ### Step 5: Present Ranked Results
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+ Present ideas to the user sorted by opportunity score:
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+ ```markdown
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+ Here are your validated video ideas, ranked by opportunity:
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+ | # | Title | Tier | Type | Demand | Competition | Score |
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+ |---|-------|------|------|--------|-------------|-------|
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+ | 1 | [title] | Tier 1 | Feature Tutorial | High | Low | 9.2 |
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+ | 2 | [title] | Tier 1 | Update Video | High | Medium | 8.5 |
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+ ...
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+ Top recommendation: [title] - [1 sentence why]
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+ Which ideas do you want to develop into briefs?
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+ ```
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+ Options:
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+ - Pick 1-3 ideas to brief
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+ - Generate more ideas in a different direction
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+ - Refine a specific idea before briefing
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+ - Go back to research
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+ ## Key Principles
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+ - **Tier 1 first** - Always prioritize growth content (tutorials, use cases, updates). These drive channel growth.
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+ - **Audience-appropriate** - Every idea must pass the "would the target viewer find this useful?" test.
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+ - **Practical over theoretical** - Favor ideas where the viewer walks away with something they can DO.
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+ - **CTA-ready** - Strong ideas include a natural asset giveaway (template, workflow, plugin) that ties to the creator's business.
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+ - **Data-informed** - When research data is available, use it. Gut-feel ideation is a fallback, not the default.
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+ ## Overview
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+ Generate and validate YouTube video ideas aligned with content pillars, audience strategy, and priority tiers.
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+ ## Prerequisites
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+ - Access to the ORM environment or API
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+ - Required CLI tools installed and authenticated
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+ - Familiarity with ORM concepts and terminology
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+ ## Instructions
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+ 1. Assess the current state of the ORM configuration
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+ 2. Identify the specific requirements and constraints
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+ 3. Apply the recommended patterns from this skill
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+ 4. Validate the changes against expected behavior
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+ 5. Document the configuration for team reference
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+ ## Output
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+ - Configuration files or code changes applied to the project
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+ - Validation report confirming correct implementation
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+ - Summary of changes made and their rationale
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+ ## Error Handling
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+ | Error | Cause | Resolution |
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+ |-------|-------|------------|
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+ | Authentication failure | Invalid or expired credentials | Refresh tokens or re-authenticate with ORM |
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+ | Configuration conflict | Incompatible settings detected | Review and resolve conflicting parameters |
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+ | Resource not found | Referenced resource missing | Verify resource exists and permissions are correct |
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+ ## Examples
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+ **Basic usage**: Apply yt ideation to a standard project setup with default configuration options.
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+ **Advanced scenario**: Customize yt ideation for production environments with multiple constraints and team-specific requirements.
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+ ## Resources
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+ - Official ORM documentation
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+ - Community best practices and patterns
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+ - Related skills in this plugin pack
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+ name: yt-outline
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+ Build detailed step-by-step YouTube video outlines with demo prep, screen-share sequences, and visual
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+ planning. Use this skill whenever the user says "create an outline", "outline this video", "video outline",
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+ "build the outline", "production outline", or has an approved brief and packaging and needs the final
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+ pre-production document before demo prep and filming. Use when working with yt outline. Trigger with 'yt', 'outline'.
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+ allowed-tools: WebSearch, Read, Write
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+ version: 1.0.0
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+ author: Claude Code Plugins <plugins@claudecodeplugins.io>
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+ license: MIT
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+ compatible-with: claude-code, codex, openclaw
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+ tags: [productivity, yt-outline]
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+ ---
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+ # YouTube Outline
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+ You are creating a detailed production outline for a YouTube video. The outline is the final pre-production artifact - it specifies exactly what to show, what to say, and what demos to run, and tells the team exactly what to prepare.
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+ ## Before You Start
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+ You need:
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+ 1. **The approved brief** - Load `video-brief-yt-outline.md` from the working directory
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+ 2. **The approved packaging** - Load `packaging-yt-outline.md` for the final title and thumbnail direction
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+ 3. **Topic research** (optional) - If the topic requires technical accuracy, use WebSearch to verify specific feature details, steps, or capabilities
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+ ## The Outline Process
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+ ### Step 1: Research the Topic in Depth
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+ Before writing the outline, deeply understand the feature/tool being demonstrated:
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+ - Verify all steps work as expected (use WebSearch to check documentation)
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+ - Identify potential gotchas or failure points
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+ - Note any prerequisites the viewer needs
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+ - Find the shortest path to the value proposition (minimize setup time in the video)
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+ ### Step 2: Define the Video Structure
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+ Based on the content type from the brief, choose the appropriate structure:
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+ **For Feature Tutorials (15-30 min):**
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+ 1. Hook (30-60 sec) - What they'll be able to do by the end
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+ 2. Context (1-2 min) - Why this matters, brief overview
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+ 3. Core demonstration (10-20 min) - Step-by-step walkthrough
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+ 4. Advanced tips (2-3 min) - Power user moves
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+ 5. CTA + wrap (1-2 min) - Asset giveaway, community mention
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+ **For Update Videos (10-20 min):**
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+ 1. Hook (30 sec) - What just changed
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+ 2. Overview (1-2 min) - What the update includes
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+ 3. Walkthrough (8-15 min) - Demo each new feature
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+ 4. Impact (1-2 min) - What this means for you
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+ 5. CTA + wrap (1 min) - Asset giveaway
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+ **For Use Case Videos (15-30 min):**
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+ 1. Hook (30-60 sec) - The impressive outcome
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+ 2. Problem (1-2 min) - What manual process this replaces
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+ 3. Solution overview (1-2 min) - High-level workflow
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+ 4. Step-by-step build (10-20 min) - Building the workflow live
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+ 5. Results (2-3 min) - Actual metrics and outcomes
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+ 6. CTA + wrap (1-2 min) - Asset giveaway
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+ **For Full Tutorials (30-90+ min):**
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+ 1. Hook (1-2 min) - What they'll know by the end
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+ 2. Overview/roadmap (2-3 min) - What the tutorial covers
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+ 3. Setup (5-10 min) - Getting started from scratch
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+ 4. Core sections (20-60 min) - Organized by feature/capability
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+ 5. Advanced section (5-10 min) - Power user techniques
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+ 6. Summary + next steps (2-3 min) - Recap + what to learn next
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+ 7. CTA (1-2 min) - Asset giveaway
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+ ### Step 3: Write the Detailed Outline
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+ For each section, specify:
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+ **Talking points:**
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+ - Key message for this section (not a script - bullet points)
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+ - Transition from previous section
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+ - Any specific phrases or analogies to use
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+ **What's on screen:**
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+ - Screen-share of what tool/feature
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+ - Specific actions to perform (click here, type this, navigate there)
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+ - Any diagrams, slides, or supporting visuals
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+ **Demo sequence:**
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+ - Exact steps to demonstrate
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+ - Expected outcome the viewer should see
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+ - What to do if something goes wrong (backup plan)
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+ **Timing:**
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+ - Target duration for this section
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+ - Running total to stay within target video length
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+ ### Step 4: Create Demo Prep Checklist
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+ For each demo in the outline, specify what the team needs to prepare:
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+ - Accounts and tools to have logged in
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+ - Sample data or projects to have ready
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+ - Environment settings (clean workspace, no notifications, etc.)
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+ - Backup plans (what if the live demo fails?)
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+ ### Step 5: Present and Review
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+ Present the outline to the user:
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+ ```markdown
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+ ## Video Outline: [Title]
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+ Total estimated length: [X] minutes
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+ [Full section-by-section outline]
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+ ```
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+ Also present the demo prep checklist separately:
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+ ```markdown
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+ ## Demo Prep Checklist: [Title]
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+ [Full checklist organized by demo sequence]
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+ ```
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+ "Here's the outline and demo prep list. The team can start preparing."
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+ - Approve and start prep
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+ - Adjust section order
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+ - Add/remove sections
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+ - Change demo approach
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+ - Need more detail on a specific section
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+ ### Step 6: Save
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+ Save two files:
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+ - `video-outline-yt-outline.md` - The full outline
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+ - `demo-prep-checklist-yt-outline.md` - The team's preparation checklist
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+ ## Key Principles
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+ - **Show, don't tell.** Every section should have something on screen. Minimize talking-head time. The value is in the demonstration.
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+ - **Shortest path to value.** Get to the first "wow" moment as fast as possible. Front-load the payoff, then go deeper.
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+ - **Direct and practical.** The outline should reflect a direct, no-fluff style. No "in this section we'll cover..." filler. Just do the thing.
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+ - **Team-ready.** The demo prep checklist should be detailed enough that a team member can prepare everything without asking questions.
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+ - **Timing is real.** Be honest about section durations. A 20-minute video with 25 minutes of outline is a problem. Cut or restructure.
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+ - **Failure-proofed.** For every live demo, include a backup plan. If the API call times out, if the feature bugs out - what's the fallback?
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+ ## Overview
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+ Build detailed step-by-step YouTube video outlines with demo prep, screen-share sequences, and visual planning.
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+ ## Prerequisites
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+ - Access to the Yt Outline environment or API
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+ - Required CLI tools installed and authenticated
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+ - Familiarity with Yt Outline concepts and terminology
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+ ## Instructions
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+ 1. Assess the current state of the Yt Outline configuration
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+ 2. Identify the specific requirements and constraints
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+ 3. Apply the recommended patterns from this skill
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+ 4. Validate the changes against expected behavior
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+ 5. Document the configuration for team reference
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+ ## Output
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+ - Configuration files or code changes applied to the project
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+ - Validation report confirming correct implementation
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+ - Summary of changes made and their rationale
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+ ## Error Handling
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+ | Error | Cause | Resolution |
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+ |-------|-------|------------|
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+ | Authentication failure | Invalid or expired credentials | Refresh tokens or re-authenticate with Yt Outline |
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+ | Configuration conflict | Incompatible settings detected | Review and resolve conflicting parameters |
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+ | Resource not found | Referenced resource missing | Verify resource exists and permissions are correct |
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+ ## Examples
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+ **Basic usage**: Apply yt outline to a standard project setup with default configuration options.
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+ **Advanced scenario**: Customize yt outline for production environments with multiple constraints and team-specific requirements.
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+ ## Resources
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+ - Official Yt Outline documentation
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+ - Community best practices and patterns
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+ - Related skills in this plugin pack
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+ name: yt-packaging
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+ description: |
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+ Create optimized YouTube titles and thumbnail concepts for maximum CTR. Use this skill whenever the user
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+ says "title ideas", "thumbnail concepts", "package this video", "CTR optimization", "title options", "packaging",
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+ or has an approved brief and needs to finalize the title and thumbnail direction before outlining. Packaging
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+ determines whether viewers click. Use when working with yt packaging. Trigger with 'yt', 'packaging'.
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+ allowed-tools: WebSearch, Read, Write
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+ version: 1.0.0
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+ author: Claude Code Plugins <plugins@claudecodeplugins.io>
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+ license: MIT
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+ compatible-with: claude-code, codex, openclaw
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+ tags: [productivity, yt-packaging]
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+ ---
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+ # YouTube Packaging
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+ You are creating the title and thumbnail concept for a YouTube video. Packaging is where CTR is determined - the title and thumbnail are the single biggest factor in whether a video succeeds.
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+ ## Before You Start
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+ You need from the user:
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+ 1. **The approved brief** - Either load `video-brief-yt-packaging.md` from the working directory or get the brief details from the user
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+ 2. **Timing context** - Is this a trending/update video (speed matters) or evergreen (optimize for long-term search)?
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+ 3. **Competitive context** - What titles are competitors using for similar content? (Use WebSearch if not already known)
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+ ## The Packaging Process
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+ ### Step 1: Competitive Title Analysis
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+ Before writing titles, research what's already out there:
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+ - Search YouTube for the topic
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+ - Note the top 5-10 existing titles
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+ - Identify patterns: what words/structures appear in high-view videos?
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+ - Identify gaps: what angle is NO ONE using?
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+ ### Step 2: Generate Title Options
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+ Create 5-10 title options across different strategies:
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+ **Strategy A: Direct Benefit**
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+ Focus on what the viewer will be able to DO.
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+ - "How to [Verb] [Tool] to [Outcome]"
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+ - "Build [Thing] with [Tool] in [Time]"
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+ **Strategy B: Curiosity Gap**
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+ Create intrigue without being misleading.
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+ - "The [Tool] Feature Nobody Is Talking About"
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+ - "I Automated My Entire [Process] - Here's How"
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+ **Strategy C: Authority/Definitive**
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+ Position as THE resource.
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+ - "The Complete [Tool] Guide for [Year]"
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+ - "Everything You Need to Know About [Feature]"
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+ **Strategy D: Trending/Urgency**
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+ For update videos and time-sensitive content.
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+ - "[Tool] Just Changed Everything - Here's What You Need to Know"
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+ - "New [Feature] Walkthrough: [Specific Capability]"
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+ **For each title:**
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+ - Note which strategy it uses
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+ - Estimate search-friendliness (contains searchable keywords?)
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+ - Estimate curiosity factor (would you click?)
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+ - Note the character count (aim for under 60 characters for full display)
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+ ### Step 3: Generate Thumbnail Concepts
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+ Create 3-5 thumbnail concepts. Each concept should include:
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+ **Visual description:**
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+ - Main visual element (screen-share preview, tool logo, face expression, graphic)
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+ - Text overlay (1-4 words MAX - the thumbnail is not the title)
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+ - Color scheme and contrast
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+ - Layout (rule of thirds, focal point)
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+ **For each concept:**
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+ - How does it complement the title? (Title + thumbnail = one message, not two separate messages)
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+ - Does it stand out in a feed of similar videos?
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+ - Is it readable at mobile size (small thumbnail)?
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+ - Does it communicate the value proposition visually?
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+ ### Step 4: A/B Test Variants
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+ For the top 2-3 title + thumbnail combos, suggest A/B testing variants:
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+ - Same title, different thumbnail approach
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+ - Same thumbnail, different title strategy
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+ - Small tweaks (word swaps, number inclusion)
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+ ### Step 5: Present to User
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+ Present all options in a structured format:
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+ ```markdown
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+ ## Title Options
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+ | # | Title | Strategy | Keywords | Length |
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+ |---|-------|----------|----------|--------|
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+ | 1 | [title] | Direct Benefit | [keywords] | 48 chars |
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+ | 2 | [title] | Curiosity Gap | [keywords] | 52 chars |
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+ ...
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+ ## Thumbnail Concepts
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+ ### Concept A: [Name]
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+ - Visual: [description]
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+ - Text overlay: "[text]"
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+ - Complements titles: #1, #3
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+ ### Concept B: [Name]
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+ - Visual: [description]
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+ - Text overlay: "[text]"
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+ - Complements titles: #2, #4
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+ ## Recommended Combo
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+ Title #[X] + Thumbnail Concept [Y] because [reasoning]
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+ ```
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+ "Pick your title and thumbnail direction."
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+ - Go with recommended combo
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+ - Mix and match (pick different title + thumbnail)
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+ - Request more options
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+ - Adjust the angle
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+ **This is a mandatory human checkpoint.**
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+ ### Step 6: Save
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+ Save the approved packaging as `packaging-yt-packaging.md`.
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+ ## Key Principles
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+ - **Title and thumbnail are ONE system.** They must work together. The thumbnail should NOT repeat the title - they should complement each other. Title says what, thumbnail shows the emotion/intrigue.
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+ - **No clickbait without substance.** Titles should be compelling but honest. Every promise in the title must be delivered in the video.
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+ - **Search + browse balance.** For evergreen content, include searchable keywords. For trending content, prioritize curiosity and urgency.
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+ - **Mobile-first thumbnails.** Most YouTube browsing happens on mobile. Thumbnails must be readable at small sizes.
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+ - **Under 60 characters.** Titles get truncated on mobile. The most important words should be in the first 40 characters.
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+ ## Overview
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+ Create optimized YouTube titles and thumbnail concepts for maximum CTR.
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+ ## Prerequisites
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+ - Access to the optimization environment or API
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+ - Required CLI tools installed and authenticated
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+ - Familiarity with optimization concepts and terminology
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+ ## Instructions
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+ 1. Assess the current state of the optimization configuration
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+ 2. Identify the specific requirements and constraints
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+ 3. Apply the recommended patterns from this skill
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+ 4. Validate the changes against expected behavior
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+ 5. Document the configuration for team reference
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+ ## Output
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+ - Configuration files or code changes applied to the project
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+ - Validation report confirming correct implementation
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+ - Summary of changes made and their rationale
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+ ## Error Handling
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+ | Error | Cause | Resolution |
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+ |-------|-------|------------|
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+ | Authentication failure | Invalid or expired credentials | Refresh tokens or re-authenticate with optimization |
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+ | Configuration conflict | Incompatible settings detected | Review and resolve conflicting parameters |
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+ | Resource not found | Referenced resource missing | Verify resource exists and permissions are correct |
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+ ## Examples
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+ **Basic usage**: Apply yt packaging to a standard project setup with default configuration options.
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+ **Advanced scenario**: Customize yt packaging for production environments with multiple constraints and team-specific requirements.
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+ ## Resources
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+ - Official optimization documentation
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+ - Community best practices and patterns
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+ - Related skills in this plugin pack