How many competitors does the skill analyze?

The skill filters and analyzes 5-8 top-performing, recent videos to provide a concise yet comprehensive view of the competitive landscape without overwhelming you with data.

Can this skill access my own YouTube channel data?

Yes, it uses the YouTube Analytics MCP to search your previous videos and metrics to ensure your new content differentiates itself from what you've already published.

Does this skill generate video scripts or titles?

No, this skill focuses exclusively on the pure research phase. It identifies opportunities and strategic insights which can then be used by other skills to generate titles, hooks, or scripts.

Where are the research findings saved?

All insights are automatically documented in a research.md file within a structured directory at ./youtube/episode/[topic_name]/ for easy access during the planning phase.

What are 'Content Gaps' in the research output?

Content gaps are underexplored or missing sub-topics that have high audience demand but little competition, rated on a 3-star scale to help you prioritize your focus.

YouTube Topic Researcher

Name: YouTube Topic Researcher
Author: kenneth-liao

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Conducts deep competitive research and content gap analysis to identify high-performance YouTube video opportunities.

概要

This skill transforms Claude into a strategic YouTube consultant, performing exhaustive research on video topics before production begins. It analyzes your previous channel performance, scans for top-performing competitor videos, and identifies specific content gaps using a data-backed rating system. By focusing on strategic insights rather than data dumping, it produces actionable research documents that define a unique value proposition for your next video, ensuring your content stands out in a crowded niche.

主な機能

34 GitHub stars
Standardized research documentation saved to organized project folders
Internal channel auditing to identify related content and performance patterns
Strategic content gap identification with 3-star priority ratings
Automated competitor video analysis of 5-8 top performers
Parallel task execution via specialized YouTube research subagents

ユースケース

Finding unique angles for saturated topics to improve CTR and retention
Evaluating a new video idea's viability before starting production
Analyzing successful competitor patterns to inform long-term content strategy

概要

主な機能

34 GitHub stars
Standardized research documentation saved to organized project folders
Internal channel auditing to identify related content and performance patterns
Strategic content gap identification with 3-star priority ratings
Automated competitor video analysis of 5-8 top performers
Parallel task execution via specialized YouTube research subagents

ユースケース

Finding unique angles for saturated topics to improve CTR and retention
Evaluating a new video idea's viability before starting production
Analyzing successful competitor patterns to inform long-term content strategy