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Claude Code skill for YouTube creators — channel audits, video SEO, retention scripts, thumbnails, content strategy, Shorts optimization, analytics, monetization, and more.
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claude-youtube is an open-source ide extensions skill for AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, and ChatGPT, built by AgriciDaniel. Claude Code skill for YouTube creators — channel audits, video SEO, retention scripts, thumbnails, content strategy, Shorts optimization, analytics, monetization, and more. It has 585 GitHub stars.
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Clone the repository with "git clone https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-youtube" and add it to your Claude Code skills directory (see the Installation section above).
claude-youtube is primarily written in Python. It is open-source under AgriciDaniel on GitHub, so you can review or fork the full source.
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Status: Beta -- Actively developed. Core functionality is complete and tested. Breaking changes may occur before v1.0.
A comprehensive Claude Code skill for YouTube creators. Covers channel audits, video SEO, retention-engineered scripts, hook writing, thumbnail briefs, content strategy, content calendars, Shorts optimization, analytics interpretation, monetization planning, competitor research, cross-platform repurposing, upload metadata packages, and data-driven video idea generation.
39 files | 5,300+ lines of markdown | 1,300+ lines of Python | 14 sub-skills | 9 reference guides | 9 channel templates | 6 execution scripts
claude-youtube turns Claude Code into a YouTube growth consultant. Instead of generic advice, every recommendation is grounded in platform-specific benchmarks, algorithm mechanics, and data from your actual channel.
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
/youtube audit |
Full channel health audit across 4 dimensions (SEO, performance, content, monetization) with parallel agents |
/youtube seo |
Video SEO package: 3 title variants, full description, tags, chapters, hashtags, VideoObject schema |
/youtube script |
Retention-engineered script with hook/intro/content blocks, pattern interrupts every 60-90s, and CTA placement |
/youtube hook |
5 hook variants (shock, problem-agitation, story, curiosity-gap, social proof) with drop-off risk ratings |
/youtube thumbnail |
Thumbnail brief with 3 A/B variants, color hex codes, composition specs, and title-thumbnail synergy check |
/youtube strategy |
Channel positioning, content pillars (Hub/Hero/Help), niche viability, upload cadence, 30/60/90-day milestones |
/youtube calendar |
Monthly content calendar with per-video metadata, Shorts supplement plan, and seasonal CPM timing |
/youtube shorts |
Shorts production package: script with visual change markers, SEO metadata, performance prediction, loop setup |
/youtube analyze |
Analytics interpretation: funnel diagnosis, retention graph classification, traffic source health, priority actions |
/youtube repurpose |
Cross-platform package: Shorts clips, blog outline, LinkedIn post, X thread, email, podcast outline, community post |
/youtube monetize |
Revenue strategy across 7 streams, brand deal rate card, external funnel design, 90-day activation plan |
/youtube competitor |
Competitor analysis with 4 parallel agents: top videos, keyword gaps, format gaps, audience gaps |
/youtube metadata |
Copy-paste-ready upload package: titles, description, tags, chapters, cards, end screens, publish settings |
/youtube ideate |
10 ranked video ideas with keyword analysis, hook angles, thumbnail concepts, and revenue potential |
Built on the Agent Skills open standard with a 3-layer architecture:
skills/claude-youtube/
SKILL.md # Orchestrator (routing, context-gathering, quality gates)
sub-skills/ # 14 sub-skill instruction files
audit.md, seo.md, script.md, hook.md, thumbnail.md,
strategy.md, calendar.md, shorts.md, analyze.md,
repurpose.md, monetize.md, competitor.md, metadata.md, ideate.md
references/ # 9 data-grounded reference guides
algorithm-guide.md # 3-system architecture, testing cascade, CTR/AVD benchmarks
seo-playbook.md # Title/description/tags/chapters rules, VideoObject schema
retention-scripting-guide.md # Hook frameworks, pattern interrupts, CTA placement
thumbnail-ctr-guide.md # CTR by niche, face psychology, A/B testing, title formulas
shorts-playbook.md # Shorts algorithm, format specs, monetization
analytics-guide.md # Metrics hierarchy, funnel ratios, RPM/CPM by niche
monetization-guide.md # YPP tiers, 7 revenue streams, brand deal rates
repurposing-guide.md # Hub/Hero/Help model, cross-platform workflows
dataforseo-integration.md # DataForSEO MCP tool reference for live data
templates/ # 9 channel-type templates
education-channel.md, entertainment-channel.md, tutorial-channel.md,
vlog-channel.md, review-channel.md, commentary-channel.md,
niche-authority-channel.md, personal-brand-channel.md, shorts-first-channel.md
execution/ # 6 Python scripts for YouTube API integration
fetch_channel_data.py # Channel stats + recent videos (~16 quota units)
fetch_video_analytics.py # Private analytics via OAuth
search_competitor_videos.py # Competitor video search (100 units/search)
fetch_transcript.py # Transcript extraction via yt-dlp
utils/quota_tracker.py # 10K unit/day quota management
utils/youtube_auth.py # API key + OAuth 2.0 handler
SKILL.md) routes your request to the right sub-skill based on trigger phrasesClone this repo into your Claude Code skills directory:
git clone https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-youtube.git
cp -r claude-youtube/skills/claude-youtube ~/.claude/skills/claude-youtube
Or symlink for development:
git clone https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-youtube.git ~/claude-youtube
ln -s ~/claude-youtube/skills/claude-youtube ~/.claude/skills/claude-youtube
The skill works without API credentials by accepting manual data input. For automated data fetching:
export YOUTUBE_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
When configured, the skill uses live data for keyword research, YouTube SERP analysis, trend intelligence, and competitive research. Without it, the skill falls back to WebSearch.
Add to ~/.claude/settings.json under mcpServers:
{
"dataforseo": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "dataforseo-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"DATAFORSEO_USERNAME": "your-username",
"DATAFORSEO_PASSWORD": "your-password",
"ENABLED_MODULES": "SERP,KEYWORDS_DATA,DATAFORSEO_LABS,ONPAGE"
}
}
}
Typical workflow costs $0.002-$0.04 per command. See DataForSEO pricing.
When configured, the /youtube thumbnail command generates actual thumbnail images using Gemini models instead of just text briefs.
{
"nanobanana": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["nanobanana-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-gemini-api-key"
}
}
}
After installation, use any command in Claude Code:
> /youtube audit
> /youtube ideate
> /youtube script "How to Build a PC in 2025"
> /youtube thumbnail
> /youtube seo
The skill will ask for any missing context (channel niche, size, goal) before running.
Commands chain naturally:
> Help me plan and script my next video about meal prep for beginners
This triggers ideate -> script -> metadata sequentially, passing output between each step.
All benchmarks and statistics in the reference guides are sourced and tagged:
Data points tagged with [2025] reflect 2024-2025 platform changes.
| Requirement | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Yes | Core dependency |
| Python 3.8+ | For execution scripts | Not needed if providing data manually |
| YouTube API key | No | Enables automated channel data fetching |
| DataForSEO MCP | No | Enables live keyword/trend data |
| NanoBanana MCP | No | Enables AI thumbnail generation |
This project is in beta. Issues, bug reports, and feature suggestions are welcome via GitHub Issues.
MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
Built by Agrici Daniel - AI Workflow Architect.