| name | yt-competitive-analysis |
| description | Analyze YouTube channels for outlier videos and packaging patterns. Identifies what's working (2x+ average views) across any set of channels. Use when asked for YouTube competitive analysis, viral video patterns, or packaging/title inspiration. |
| version | 1.0.1 |
| display_name | yt-competitive-analysis |
| display_name_en | Yt Competitive Analysis |
| description_zh | YouTube 竞品分析，发现爆款视频与标题包装规律 |
| description_en | YouTube competitive analysis: outlier video detection and packaging patterns |
| visibility | public |
YouTube Competitive Analysis
Outlier detection and packaging pattern extraction for YouTube channels.
When to Use
- User asks for YouTube competitive analysis
- User wants to find viral video patterns
- User wants packaging/title inspiration from specific creators
- User wants to track competitor YouTube performance
Prerequisites
- YouTube Data API v3 key set as
$YOUTUBE_API_KEY
Usage
python3 analyze.py "$YOUTUBE_API_KEY" --channels "@handle1,@handle2" --days 30
python3 analyze.py "$YOUTUBE_API_KEY" --set ai
python3 analyze.py "$YOUTUBE_API_KEY" --set business
python3 analyze.py "$YOUTUBE_API_KEY" --set both
python3 analyze.py "$YOUTUBE_API_KEY" --set both --output json
python3 analyze.py "$YOUTUBE_API_KEY" --set both --output console
Predefined Channel Sets
AI Creators: Jeff Su, Alex Finn, Riley Brown, Dan Martell, Matt Wolfe, Nate Herk, Grace Leung, Matt Berman
Business Creators: Alex Hormozi, Gary Vaynerchuk, Patrick Bet-David, Codie Sanchez, Leila Hormozi, Iman Gadzhi, My First Million
Output Interpretation
- Multiplier: Times above channel average (2.0x = double normal)
- Outlier threshold: 2x average. Study anything above this.
- Title patterns: Common words in outlier titles indicate proven formats
- Cadence: Videos per week. Higher cadence creators may have lower per-video averages.
Channel Analytics Feedback Loop
Competitive analysis is only half the loop. When you have access to the channel's own analytics, compare candidate packaging against actual performance after publish.
