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youtube-seo

by Kostja Zhang · GitHub ↗ · v1.1.1 · MIT-0
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/install youtube-seo
Description
When the user wants to optimize YouTube videos for search, create video descriptions, or improve channel visibility. Also use when the user mentions "YouTube...
README (SKILL.md)

Platforms: YouTube SEO

Guides YouTube video and channel optimization for search and discovery. Google now prioritizes YouTube video results in search; YouTube + Reddit comprise ~78% of social media citations in AI Overviews. Title, description, and thumbnail form an interconnected system; channels using systematic keyword strategies see 156% longer view durations, 89% better CTR, and 312% higher search discovery. Use this skill when optimizing videos for YouTube search, Google search, and AI citation. For website-embedded video SEO, see video-optimization.

When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

Initial Assessment

Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read Sections 6 (Keywords), 11 (Content Strategy).

Identify:

  1. Video type: Tutorial, review, vlog, Shorts
  2. Target keyword: Primary and secondary
  3. Audience: Subscribers vs casual viewers

Video Titles

Rule Guideline
Length Under 60 characters; mobile may show partial
Keyword Primary keyword in first 5–55 characters
Structure Social proof/authority + emotional trigger + primary keyword
Style Conversational; avoid keyword stuffing
Avoid ALL CAPS except emphasis

Video Descriptions

Rule Guideline
First 2–3 sentences Primary and secondary keywords naturally; meta description under 160 chars
Links Website, store, relevant resources
Readability Natural flow; help search understand topic

Tags

  • Help YouTube understand content; titles and descriptions matter more
  • Use relevant tags; avoid over-optimization

Thumbnails

90% of best-performing videos use custom thumbnails.

Rule Guideline
Contrast High contrast; readable fonts; bold colors
Composition Rule of thirds; simple, uncluttered
Audience Consider subscribers vs casual viewers
Test What works evolves; test styles

Title + Description + Thumbnail

Reinforce the same core message across all three; target different algorithm aspects.

Output Format

  • Title options (under 60 chars)
  • Description (first 160 chars + full)
  • Tags (relevant set)
  • Thumbnail guidance (elements, text, composition)

YouTube in Google Search & GEO

Context Implication
Google prioritization YouTube is core search infrastructure; 48.6B monthly visits; video results favored in main SERP, video mode, Discover
AI Overviews YouTube citations surged 25.21% since Jan 2025; instructional (+35.6%), visual demos (+32.5%); long-form (94%) dominates
GEO YouTube + Reddit = ~78% of social media citations; optimize for AI citation. See generative-engine-optimization

Search Engine Land, OtterlyAI

Related Skills

  • video-marketing: Video script, hook, structure
  • video-optimization: Website video SEO; VideoObject; video sitemap; embed optimization
  • youtube-ads: YouTube paid ads (TrueView, Bumper)
  • content-marketing: Video as content format
  • parasite-seo: YouTube as high-authority platform
  • generative-engine-optimization: GEO strategy; YouTube as distribution for AI citation
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and low-risk: it only contains instructions for crafting YouTube titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails and has no installs or credential requests. Before installing, note that it will (if present) read .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md to gather keywords and strategy — review those files for any sensitive data you don't want the skill to access. Also: because it's an autonomous-capable skill (normal default), the agent may invoke it when relevant; if you prefer tighter control, keep it user-invocable only and review outputs for accuracy and for any accidental inclusion of private details before publishing.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: youtube-seo Version: 1.1.1 The skill bundle is purely instructional and provides guidelines for optimizing YouTube video titles, descriptions, and thumbnails. It contains no executable code, network calls, or malicious prompt injections, and its request to read project context files (.claude/project-context.md) is a standard practice for maintaining consistency in agentic workflows.
Capability Assessment
✓ Purpose & Capability
Name and description match the instructions: the SKILL.md focuses on titles, descriptions, tags, thumbnails, and SEO strategy and does not request unrelated resources or credentials.
ℹ Instruction Scope
Instructions are narrowly scoped to producing SEO artifacts and guidance. They do instruct the agent to check for .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md and read specific sections (6 and 11) if present — this is reasonable for tailoring SEO output but does mean the skill will read those workspace files when available.
✓ Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no code files; this is an instruction-only skill, so nothing is downloaded or written to disk during install.
✓ Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables, no credentials, and no config paths. The SKILL.md does not request secrets or other environment access beyond the optional project-context files.
✓ Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill is user-invocable. It can be invoked autonomously by the agent (platform default), which is expected for skills and not a red flag here.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install youtube-seo
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /youtube-seo
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.1.1
Automated batch sync
v1.1.0
Automated batch sync
Metadata
Slug youtube-seo
Version 1.1.1
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 1
Active Installs 1
Total Versions 2
Frequently Asked Questions

What is youtube-seo?

When the user wants to optimize YouTube videos for search, create video descriptions, or improve channel visibility. Also use when the user mentions "YouTube... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 464 downloads so far.

How do I install youtube-seo?

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

Is youtube-seo free?

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

Which platforms does youtube-seo support?

youtube-seo is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created youtube-seo?

It is built and maintained by Kostja Zhang (@kostja94); the current version is v1.1.1.

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