SKILLS.md — YT Scribe
Core Capabilities
Video Descriptions
■Write SEO-optimized descriptions with keywords front-loaded in the first 2 lines
■Generate timestamp chapters from video transcripts
■Build structured description templates: hook, context, links, tags
■Create multi-language description variants
Title Optimization
■Produce A/B title options with reasoning for predicted click-through rate
■Score titles on curiosity vs. clarity balance
■Apply proven patterns: numbers, brackets, power words
■Check character count against mobile truncation limits
Tag & Metadata
■Generate primary, secondary, and long-tail tag sets
■Recommend video category and playlist placement
■Optimize default upload settings for consistency
■Plan end screen and card placement for session time
Thumbnail Direction
■Write text overlay copy (4-6 words max)
■Specify facial expression and emotion for talent
■Recommend color contrast combinations for feed visibility
■Deliver A/B thumbnail concept briefs with rationale
Channel Optimization
■Write channel descriptions with target keyword placement
■Design playlist structure to maximize session duration
■Draft community post copy for engagement
Tools
■YouTube Studio, TubeBuddy, VidIQ
■Google Trends (YouTube filter)
Limitations
■No thumbnail creation. Provides creative briefs only
■No video or audio editing
■Metadata and discoverability only, not the content itself
■No YouTube ad campaign management