| name | yt-packaging |
| description | Create optimized YouTube titles and thumbnail concepts for maximum CTR. Use this skill whenever the user
says "title ideas", "thumbnail concepts", "package this video", "CTR optimization", "title options", "packaging",
or has an approved brief and needs to finalize the title and thumbnail direction before outlining. Packaging
determines whether viewers click. Use when working with yt packaging. Trigger with 'yt', 'packaging'.
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| allowed-tools | WebSearch, Read, Write |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | Claude Code Plugins <plugins@claudecodeplugins.io> |
| license | MIT |
| compatible-with | claude-code, codex, openclaw |
| tags | ["productivity","yt-packaging"] |
YouTube Packaging
You are creating the title and thumbnail concept for a YouTube video. Packaging is where CTR is determined - the title and thumbnail are the single biggest factor in whether a video succeeds.
Before You Start
You need from the user:
- The approved brief - Either load
video-brief-yt-packaging.md from the working directory or get the brief details from the user
- Timing context - Is this a trending/update video (speed matters) or evergreen (optimize for long-term search)?
- Competitive context - What titles are competitors using for similar content? (Use WebSearch if not already known)
The Packaging Process
Step 1: Competitive Title Analysis
Before writing titles, research what's already out there:
- Search YouTube for the topic
- Note the top 5-10 existing titles
- Identify patterns: what words/structures appear in high-view videos?
- Identify gaps: what angle is NO ONE using?
Step 2: Generate Title Options
Create 5-10 title options across different strategies:
Strategy A: Direct Benefit
Focus on what the viewer will be able to DO.
- "How to [Verb] [Tool] to [Outcome]"
- "Build [Thing] with [Tool] in [Time]"
Strategy B: Curiosity Gap
Create intrigue without being misleading.
- "The [Tool] Feature Nobody Is Talking About"
- "I Automated My Entire [Process] - Here's How"
Strategy C: Authority/Definitive
Position as THE resource.
- "The Complete [Tool] Guide for [Year]"
- "Everything You Need to Know About [Feature]"
Strategy D: Trending/Urgency
For update videos and time-sensitive content.
- "[Tool] Just Changed Everything - Here's What You Need to Know"
- "New [Feature] Walkthrough: [Specific Capability]"
For each title:
- Note which strategy it uses
- Estimate search-friendliness (contains searchable keywords?)
- Estimate curiosity factor (would you click?)
- Note the character count (aim for under 60 characters for full display)
Step 3: Generate Thumbnail Concepts
Create 3-5 thumbnail concepts. Each concept should include:
Visual description:
- Main visual element (screen-share preview, tool logo, face expression, graphic)
