tube-cog

# Tube Cog - YouTube Content Powered by CellCog Create YouTube videos that get views - from Shorts to long-form tutorials to eye-catching thumbnails. --- ## Prerequisites This skill requires the CellCog mothership skill for SDK setup and API calls. ```bash clawhub install cellcog ``` **Read the cellcog skill first** for SDK setup. This skill shows you what's possible. **Quick pattern (v1.0+):** ```python # Fire-and-forget - returns immediately result = client.create_chat( prompt="[your YouTube content request]", notify_session_key="agent:main:main", task_label="youtube-content", chat_mode="agent" # Agent mode for most content ) # Daemon notifies you when complete - do NOT poll ``` --- ## What Content You Can Create ### YouTube Shorts Vertical, snackable content for discovery: - **Quick Tips**: "Create a 45-second Short explaining one JavaScript trick" - **Reactions/Commentary**: "Make a Short reacting to a viral tech moment" - **Teasers**: "Create a Short teasing my upcoming full video on AI" - **Trending Formats**: "Make a 'Things that just make sense' Short for programmers" - **Behind-the-Scenes**: "Create a BTS Short of my content creation process" **Example prompt:** > "Create a 50-second YouTube Short: 'The VS Code shortcut that changed my life' > > Hook: 'Stop coding like it's 2010' > Demo: Show the multi-cursor feature > Reaction: Mind-blown moment > CTA: 'Full tutorial on my channel' > > Fast-paced, screen recording style with facecam energy." ### Long-Form Videos In-depth content that builds audience: - **Tutorials**: "Create a 15-minute tutorial on building a REST API with Python" - **Explainers**: "Make a 10-minute video explaining how blockchain works" - **Reviews**: "Create a comprehensive review of the new MacBook Pro" - **Documentaries**: "Make a mini-documentary about the history of video games" - **Essays**: "Create a video essay on why minimalism is becoming popular" **Example prompt:** > "Create a 12-minute YouTube video: 'Build Your First AI App in 2026' > > Structure: > - Hook (30 sec): Show the finished app > - Intro (1 min): What we're building and why > - Setup (2 min): Environment and dependencies > - Core tutorial (7 min): Step-by-step coding > - Testing (1 min): Run and demo > - Outro (30 sec): Next steps and subscribe CTA > > Style: Educational, friendly, clear explanations. Code on screen with voiceover." ### Thumbnails Click-worthy images that drive views: - **Reaction Thumbnails**: "Create a thumbnail with shocked face and bold text" - **Tutorial Thumbnails**: "Make a clean thumbnail for a coding tutorial" - **Versus Thumbnails**: "Create an X vs Y comparison thumbnail" - **Listicle Thumbnails**: "Make a '10 Things' style thumbnail" - **Story Thumbnails**: "Create an intriguing thumbnail that hints at drama" **Example prompt:** > "Create a YouTube thumbnail for: 'I Built an App in 24 Hours' > > Elements: > - Person looking stressed/determined > - Timer showing 24:00:00 > - Code on screen in background > - Bold text: '24 HOURS' > > Colors: Dark background, yellow/orange accents > Style: High contrast, readable at small size" ### Scripts & Outlines Content planning before production: - **Full Scripts**: "Write a complete script for a 10-minute video on productivity" - **Video Outlines**: "Create a detailed outline for a product review" - **Hook Variations**: "Give me 5 different hooks for my video about investing" - **CTA Scripts**: "Write compelling end-screen call-to-action scripts" --- ## YouTube Specs | Format | Dimensions | Duration | |--------|------------|----------| | Standard Video | 1920×1080 (16:9) | Any length | | Shorts | 1080×1920 (9:16) | Up to 60 seconds | | Thumbnail | 1280×720 | - | --- ## Video Styles | Style | Best For | Characteristics | |-------|----------|-----------------| | **Educational** | Tutorials, explainers | Clear, structured, helpful | | **Entertainment** | Vlogs, reactions | Personality-driven, dynamic | | **Professional** | B2B, corporate | Polished, trustworthy | | **Documentary** | Essays, deep dives | Cinematic, researched | | **Fast-Paced** | Shorts, compilations | Quick cuts, high energy | --- ## Chat Mode for YouTube Content | Scenario | Recommended Mode | |----------|------------------| | Shorts, thumbnails, scripts, standard tutorials | `"agent"` | | Documentary-style content, complex video essays, multi-part series planning | `"agent team"` | **Use `"agent"` for most YouTube content.** Shorts, thumbnails, and standard videos execute well in agent mode. **Use `"agent team"` for complex narratives** - documentaries, video essays, or content requiring deep research and storytelling craft. --- ## Example Prompts **Educational tutorial:** > "Create a YouTube tutorial: 'Docker for Beginners - Full Course' > > Length: 20 minutes > Audience: Developers who've never used Docker > > Chapters: > 1. What is Docker and why use it? (3 min) > 2. Installing Docker (2 min) > 3. Your first container (4 min) > 4. Dockerfile basics (4 min) > 5. Docker Compose (4 min) > 6. Real-world example (3 min) > > Style: Screen recording with clear voiceover. Beginner-friendly, no jargon." **Engaging Short:** > "Create a YouTube Short: 'AI wrote my entire codebase' > > Hook: 'I let AI write 100% of my code for a week' > Content: Quick montage of AI coding, my reactions, the chaos > Twist: 'And it actually... worked?' > CTA: 'Full video on my channel' > > Fast cuts, meme energy, relatable programmer humor." **Click-worthy thumbnail:** > "Create a thumbnail for: 'Why I Quit My $300K Job' > > Show: Professional person walking away from office building > Expression: Confident, peaceful > Text: '$300K → QUIT' in bold > Style: Cinematic, slightly desaturated, text pops > > Must be readable at small sizes." --- ## Tips for Better YouTube Content 1. **Hook in 5 seconds**: YouTube viewers decide instantly. Front-load the value or intrigue. 2. **Thumbnails matter more than titles**: A great video with bad thumbnail won't get clicked. Invest in thumbnail quality. 3. **Retention > Length**: A tight 8-minute video beats a padded 20-minute video. Respect viewer time. 4. **Chapters improve watch time**: Structure long videos with clear chapters. Helps SEO too. 5. **End screens work**: Ask for subscribes when viewers are most engaged (after delivering value). 6. **Shorts feed long-form**: Use Shorts to drive traffic to your main channel content.