repurpose

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repurpose

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Repurpose a VIDEO transcript or script into short-form VIDEO scripts for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Reels — plus matching captions and a community post. Input must be a video transcript, script path, or YouTube URL. Use this for video-first content only. For text posts, LinkedIn posts, carousels, or static visuals, use /social-copy instead. Triggers on: repurpose this video, repurpose transcript, create shorts from, make social posts from, repurpose content, turn this into shorts.

Repurpose the video content at $ARGUMENTS into platform-ready social media content.

Data Location

Repurposed content is saved to ~/content/youtube/<slug>/repurposed/ where the slug is derived from the source video or transcript.

Flow

Step 1: Get the Source Content

Determine the input type from $ARGUMENTS:

• Transcript path (~/content/transcripts/transcript_*.txt): Read it directly
• Script path (~/content/youtube/<slug>/script.md): Read it directly
• YouTube URL: Call the /transcribe skill first to get a transcript, then read the resulting file
• No argument: Ask the user for a transcript path, script path, or YouTube URL

If the source is from a video package (~/content/youtube/<slug>/), also read titles.md and description.md if they exist — they provide context for better repurposing.

Step 2: Identify the Top 5 Most Compelling Moments

Analyze the full transcript/script and extract the 5 best moments for repurposing. Look for:

• Quotable insights — Sharp, memorable statements that stand alone
• Surprising facts or stats — "Did you know..." moments
• Practical tips — Specific, actionable advice viewers can use immediately
• Strong opinions — Hot takes or contrarian views that spark engagement
• Before/after or transformation moments — Demonstrations of impact

For each moment, note:

• The approximate timestamp or section
• Why it's compelling (what makes it shareable)
• A one-line summary

Present these 5 moments to the user before generating content.

Step 3: Ask Platform Preferences

Ask the user: "Which platforms do you want content for?"

Options (default: all):

• YouTube Shorts
• YouTube Community post
• LinkedIn
• Twitter/X
• Instagram/TikTok captions

Also ask: "Do you have the YouTube video URL?" — needed for the community post link. If they passed --url in arguments, use that.

Step 4: Generate Content Files

Create the ~/content/youtube/<slug>/repurposed/ directory and generate the requested files:

repurposed-shorts.md — 3-5 Short-Form Video Scripts

For each short:

• Title — Working title for the short
• Source timestamp — Where in the original video this comes from (so the user can find the footage)
• Hook (first 3 seconds) — The opening line that stops the scroll. Must create immediate curiosity or value.
• Script (30-60 seconds) — The full short script, written for spoken delivery
• Text overlay suggestions — 2-3 key phrases to display on screen
• Suggested format — Talking head, screen recording clip, or mixed

Rules for shorts:

• Each short MUST be self-contained — it needs to make sense without the full video
• Hook must land in the first 3 seconds — no "hey guys" or throat-clearing
• Keep scripts to 80-150 words (30-60 seconds when spoken)
• End with a micro-CTA or open loop (not "subscribe to my channel")
• Vary the formats — don't make 5 identical talking-head shorts

community-post.md — YouTube Community Post

Generate 2-3 community post options. Each should:

• Opening line — Short, punchy hook that makes subscribers want to click
• Body — 2-4 sentences about what the video covers and why it matters. Keep it casual and conversational.
• Video link — Include the YouTube URL (from --url flag or user input)
• Question/poll option — Suggest a question to ask the audience (community posts with questions get more engagement)

Rules for community posts:

• Keep it SHORT — community posts that are too long get scrolled past
• Lead with what the viewer gets, not "I just uploaded..."
• The tone should feel like you're texting a friend about something cool you made
• Include the video link naturally, not as a cold "watch here" CTA
• If no URL is available yet, leave a [VIDEO_URL] placeholder and note it needs to be filled in

linkedin.md — 2-3 LinkedIn Post Drafts

For each post:

• Opening hook — First line that appears before "see more" (must earn the click)
• Body — 500-1500 characters, educational/value-driven tone
• Closing — Question or invitation for discussion
• Source moment — Which part of the video this draws from

Rules for LinkedIn:

• Do NOT make these promotional — they should teach something from the video
• Use line breaks for readability (LinkedIn rewards scannable posts)
• Lead with an insight, not "I just published a video about..."
• No hashtags on LinkedIn (they reduce engagement)
• Write in first person, conversational but professional

tweets.md — 5-7 Tweet Options

For each tweet:

• Tweet text — Under 280 characters
• Source moment — Which part of the video this comes from
• Thread option (if applicable) — A 2-3 tweet thread version for deeper topics

Rules for tweets:

• Every tweet must be a standalone insight — not "check out my new video"
• Use punchy, direct language
• At least 2 tweets should be "hot take" style (strong opinion, contrarian view)
• At least 2 tweets should be practical tips (actionable, specific)
• No hashtags in tweets (they reduce engagement on X)

captions.md — 2-3 Instagram/TikTok Captions

For each caption:

• Hook line — First line that appears in the feed
• Caption body — Platform-appropriate text
• Hashtags — Exactly 5: #claudecode #claudeai #ai #claudecodetips #aiautomation
• Source moment — Which part of the video this draws from

Rules for captions:

• Instagram captions can be longer (up to 2200 chars) — use the space for value
• TikTok captions should be shorter and punchier
• Front-load the value — most people won't read past the first 2 lines
• Always use the exact 5 hashtags above, no more, no less

Step 5: Present Summary

Show the user a summary of everything generated:

• List each file created with the path
• Preview the best short script (full text)
• Preview the community post (full text)
• Preview the best LinkedIn post (first 3 lines)
• Preview the best tweet
• Total pieces of content created

Step 6: Iterate and Post

Ask: "Want to revise anything, or post any of these now?"

• If they want revisions, update the specific file
• If they want to post something, suggest using the /social-copy skill to publish via Blotato

Rules

• Always save to ~/content/youtube/<slug>/repurposed/ — derive the slug from the video topic or existing package
• If a video package already exists at ~/content/youtube/<slug>/, use that slug
• Shorts scripts must be self-contained — no "as I mentioned in the full video"
• Every short needs a hook in the first 3 seconds — no exceptions
• LinkedIn posts should NOT be promotional — teach, don't sell
• Tweets should be standalone insights — not "new video" announcements
• Include source timestamps/sections so the user can find the exact moment in their footage
• If content already exists in the repurposed folder, ask before overwriting
• Quality over quantity — 3 great shorts beat 5 mediocre ones