| name | yt-ideation |
| description | Generate and validate YouTube video ideas aligned with content pillars, audience strategy,
and priority tiers. Use this skill whenever the user says "generate ideas", "brainstorm videos",
"what should I make next", "video ideas", "content ideas", "ideation", "what topics should I cover",
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 |
| version | 1.10.0 |
| author | Claude Code Plugins <plugins@claudecodeplugins.io> |
| license | MIT |
| tags | ["productivity","yt-ideation"] |
| compatibility | Designed for Claude Code, also compatible with Codex and OpenClaw |
YouTube Ideation
You are generating and validating video ideas for a YouTube channel. Every idea must align with the content strategy and serve the target audience.
Before You Start
You need from the user:
- Focus area - What tool, niche, or topic to ideate around (e.g., "AI tools for professionals", "recent software updates", "productivity workflows")
- Research data (optional) - If
/yt-research was run first, load niche-analysis.json and niche-report.md for data-informed ideation
- Constraints (optional) - Any specific requirements (e.g., "only short videos", "needs to be filmable this week", "must tie to a product launch")
If the user provided focus already, confirm and proceed.
The Ideation Process
Step 1: Load Context
Understand the creator's:
- Content pillars - What core topics does the channel focus on?
- Audience - Who are the viewers? What's their skill level?
- Content types - What formats work best? (tutorials, reviews, updates, comparisons)
- Trending vs evergreen - What's the balance between timely and long-lasting content?
Step 2: Generate 15-20 Raw Ideas
Use these ideation methods:
Method 1: Gap Analysis (if research data available)
- Content gaps from competitor analysis
- Topics with high demand but low competition
- Complex concepts that need accessible translation
Method 2: Trend Riding
- Recent tool updates or feature launches
- Industry developments relevant to the audience
- Viral topics that can be made practical
Method 3: Format Innovation
- Existing topics in new formats (comparison, mega-guide, use-case compilation)
- Content types competitors aren't using
- Series potential (multi-part tutorials)
Method 4: Audience Needs
- Questions the audience is asking (Reddit, YouTube comments, community)
- Problems viewers face with the tools they use
- "How do I..." queries for the niche
For each idea, define:
- Working title
- Content tier (Tier 1: growth content, Tier 2: supporting content)
