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YouTube Channel Compare

by MCB AI · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0 · MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install youtube-channel-compare
Description
So sánh 2-5 kênh YouTube theo views, engagement rate, trending score và tần suất đăng bài. Dùng khi user hỏi "So sánh @KênhA vs @KênhB", "Kênh nào mạnh hơn t...
Usage Guidance
Before installing: (1) Review the script compare_channels.py yourself— it invokes 'yt-dlp' via subprocess and writes files locally. (2) Ensure you have Python and yt-dlp installed from a trusted source; the SKILL.md does not declare yt-dlp as a required binary (this is the main inconsistency). (3) Installing by downloading raw scripts from GitHub will place executable code on your machine — only proceed if you trust the repo/author. (4) Run in a sandbox or inspect the script line-by-line if you need higher assurance. If the author intends this skill for general use, ask them to update metadata to list yt-dlp and any other prerequisites and to document network usage.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: youtube-channel-compare Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle provides a legitimate tool for comparing YouTube channel metrics using the 'yt-dlp' utility. The Python script (compare_channels.py) uses subprocess to fetch metadata and generates a local text report, with no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's stated purpose (compare YouTube channels) matches the provided script, but the SKILL metadata declares no required binaries while the script calls the external program 'yt-dlp' and expects Python to run. The skill should declare yt-dlp (and network access) as a required dependency; the absence is an incoherence.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs how to download the SKILL.md and the script from raw.githubusercontent.com and how to run the script. This is within scope for the stated purpose. However the docs do not mention the external dependency on yt-dlp or that the script will call subprocess to run that binary and will write report files locally, which users should be aware of.
Install Mechanism
Install uses raw.githubusercontent.com (well-known host) or git clone. Downloading raw script files and writing them to ~/.agents/skills is expected for instruction-only skills. This is moderate-risk (arbitrary code will be written and executed), but the source is a public GitHub repo rather than an obscure host or URL shortener.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables or credentials and the script does not read secrets from the environment. That is proportional to its purpose. It does require network access to fetch YouTube metadata via yt-dlp, which is reasonable but not declared.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not modify other skills or system-wide configuration. It only writes report files to a local 'Youtube_Compare' directory and installs itself under the user's skills folder when following the provided install steps.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install youtube-channel-compare
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /youtube-channel-compare
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release - MCB AI YouTube skills suite
Metadata
Slug youtube-channel-compare
Version 1.0.0
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is YouTube Channel Compare?

So sánh 2-5 kênh YouTube theo views, engagement rate, trending score và tần suất đăng bài. Dùng khi user hỏi "So sánh @KênhA vs @KênhB", "Kênh nào mạnh hơn t... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 127 downloads so far.

How do I install YouTube Channel Compare?

Run "/install youtube-channel-compare" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is YouTube Channel Compare free?

Yes, YouTube Channel Compare is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does YouTube Channel Compare support?

YouTube Channel Compare is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created YouTube Channel Compare?

It is built and maintained by MCB AI (@mcbaivn); the current version is v1.0.0.

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