Can this skill analyze short-form content like TikToks or Shorts?

Yes, it is specifically designed to analyze hooks, pacing, and retention mechanics for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Does it provide a ready-to-use script?

It generates a detailed fill-in-the-blank template based on the analyzed video's winning structure, which you can use to rapidly draft your own content.

How do I get the video transcript for analysis?

You can use the built-in auto-fetch Python script by providing a YouTube URL, or manually paste the transcript text directly into the chat.

What makes this different from a standard video summary?

Standard summaries focus on 'what' was said; this skill focuses on 'how' it was said, examining psychological triggers, micro-pauses, and emotional engineering.

YouTube Video Analyst

Name: YouTube Video Analyst
Author: shipshitdev

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Content Management

Deconstructs YouTube videos into viral frameworks, retention mechanics, and reusable content templates through forensic transcript analysis.

The YouTube Video Analyst skill transforms Claude into a high-level content strategist capable of reverse-engineering the world's most successful videos. By analyzing transcripts, it identifies the invisible architecture behind viral success—including psychological hook stacks, pacing patterns, emotional triggers, and algorithmic signals. Whether you're a creator looking to clone a winning formula or a marketer seeking to understand audience retention, this skill provides a comprehensive 11-section blueprint and fill-in-the-blank templates to turn insights into actionable content strategies.

Key Features

01Automated transcript fetching via integrated Python scripts

02Forensic hook and retention pattern extraction

03Beat-by-beat emotional engineering and pacing maps

0410 GitHub stars

05Generation of reusable fill-in-the-blank script templates

06Viral coefficient scoring and shareability analysis

Use Cases

01Building a library of proven hooks and psychological trigger patterns

02Creating high-retention scripts for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels

03Reverse-engineering competitor videos to discover winning content structures

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shipshitdev/library youtube-video-analyst

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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