How does this help with viewer retention?

It leverages a specialized hook generation skill that provides three different retention-optimized strategies based on proven audience behavior patterns.

Does this skill generate actual thumbnail images?

Yes, during the finalization stage, it invokes the youtube-thumbnail skill to generate three distinct images for A/B testing based on your selected concept.

Where does the skill store my video plans?

All plans are saved as standardized markdown files within your project's directory at ./youtube/episode/[episode_name]/plan.md.

Can I use this skill without pre-existing research?

No, research is a mandatory prerequisite. However, the skill can automatically invoke the youtube-research-video-topic skill if a research file isn't found.

Can I manually override the AI's suggestions?

Absolutely. The skill presents multiple options for titles, thumbnails, and hooks, and requires user selection at each step to finalize the plan.

YouTube Video Planner

Name: YouTube Video Planner
Author: kenneth-liao

bykenneth-liao

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Social Media Management

Orchestrates research-backed video planning by generating optimized titles, thumbnail concepts, and retention-focused hooks.

The YouTube Video Planner is an orchestration skill designed to transform raw research into a production-ready content strategy. By leveraging specialized sub-skills for title generation, thumbnail design, and hook creation, it builds a structured planning document that ensures every creative element is optimized for high click-through rates and viewer retention. The skill guides creators through a systematic selection process, culminating in a finalized plan that includes A/B testing thumbnail options and a strategic content roadmap, making it an essential tool for creators looking to systematize their video production workflow.

Key Features

01Develops high-level strategic outlines to guide content creation

02Generates structured markdown plans for project management

03Orchestrates specialized sub-skills for titles, thumbnails, and hooks

04Provides star-rated recommendations based on research insights

05Produces three A/B testing thumbnail images for final selection

0634 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Converting deep-dive research into actionable video production plans

02Developing multiple high-CTR title and thumbnail combinations for testing

03Creating retention-optimized hooks to improve average view duration

Key Features

01Develops high-level strategic outlines to guide content creation

02Generates structured markdown plans for project management

03Orchestrates specialized sub-skills for titles, thumbnails, and hooks

04Provides star-rated recommendations based on research insights

05Produces three A/B testing thumbnail images for final selection

0634 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Converting deep-dive research into actionable video production plans

02Developing multiple high-CTR title and thumbnail combinations for testing

03Creating retention-optimized hooks to improve average view duration