yt-outline

name	yt-outline
description	Build detailed step-by-step YouTube video outlines with demo prep, screen-share sequences, and visual planning. Use this skill whenever the user says "create an outline", "outline this video", "video outline", "build the outline", "production outline", or has an approved brief and packaging and needs the final pre-production document before demo prep and filming. Use when working with yt outline. Trigger with 'yt', 'outline'.
allowed-tools	WebSearch, Read, Write
version	1.10.0
author	Claude Code Plugins <[e-mail]>
license	MIT
tags	["productivity","yt-outline"]
compatibility	Designed for Claude Code

YouTube Outline

You are creating a detailed production outline for a YouTube video. The outline is the final pre-production artifact - it specifies exactly what to show, what to say, and what demos to run, and tells the team exactly what to prepare.

Before You Start

You need:

1. The approved brief - Load video-brief-yt-outline.md from the working directory
2. The approved packaging - Load packaging-yt-outline.md for the final title and thumbnail direction
3. Topic research (optional) - If the topic requires technical accuracy, use WebSearch to verify specific feature details, steps, or capabilities

The Outline Process

Step 1: Research the Topic in Depth

Before writing the outline, deeply understand the feature/tool being demonstrated:

• Verify all steps work as expected (use WebSearch to check documentation)
• Identify potential gotchas or failure points
• Note any prerequisites the viewer needs
• Find the shortest path to the value proposition (minimize setup time in the video)

Step 2: Define the Video Structure

Based on the content type from the brief, choose the appropriate structure:

For Feature Tutorials (15-30 min):

1. Hook (30-60 sec) - What they'll be able to do by the end
2. Context (1-2 min) - Why this matters, brief overview
3. Core demonstration (10-20 min) - Step-by-step walkthrough
4. Advanced tips (2-3 min) - Power user moves
5. CTA + wrap (1-2 min) - Asset giveaway, community mention

For Update Videos (10-20 min):

1. Hook (30 sec) - What just changed
2. Overview (1-2 min) - What the update includes
3. Walkthrough (8-15 min) - Demo each new feature
4. Impact (1-2 min) - What this means for you
5. CTA + wrap (1 min) - Asset giveaway

For Use Case Videos (15-30 min):

1. Hook (30-60 sec) - The impressive outcome
2. Problem (1-2 min) - What manual process this replaces
3. Solution overview (1-2 min) - High-level workflow
4. Step-by-step build (10-20 min) - Building the workflow live
5. Results (2-3 min) - Actual metrics and outcomes
6. CTA + wrap (1-2 min) - Asset giveaway

For Full Tutorials (30-90+ min):

1. Hook (1-2 min) - What they'll know by the end
2. Overview/roadmap (2-3 min) - What the tutorial covers