Agent skill

Video Script Writer

by nicepkg in nicepkg/ai-workflow

Write engaging video scripts for YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms.

MITAuto-check passedMedia & Creative

Install Video Script Writer

skills CLI
$ npx skills add nicepkg/ai-workflow --skill video-script-writer -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install nicepkg/ai-workflow video-script-writer --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/nicepkg/ai-workflow.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/workflows/video-creator-workflow/.claude/skills/video-script-writer .claude/skills/video-script-writer && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
video-script-writer
GitHub stars
285
Token cost
~2.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
203 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
61
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Write engaging video scripts for YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms.

  • Works in 5 steps: Tutorial/How-To Video → Storytelling/Vlog Video → Product Review Video → …
  • Creating video scripts
  • SKILL.md covers Script Structures by Video Type, Script Writing Principles, How to Use and Output Includes, plus 1 more section
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Video Script Writer is an agent skill from nicepkg/ai-workflow. Write engaging video scripts for YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms. Creates complete scripts with hooks, main content, and CTAs. Supports various formats including tutorials, vlogs, reviews, explainers, and storytelling. Use when creating video scripts, writing YouTube content, or planning video structure.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Media & Creative, covering Video scripts and shorts and Storytelling. It works with YouTube and TikTok. The repository describes itself as: 🚀 170+ pre-built skills for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex & 14+ AI tools. Stop re-teaching your AI the same things. One command → instant domain expertise. Marketing, SEO, Trading… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Creating video scripts
  • Writing YouTube content
  • Planning video structure

Example prompts

  • “/video-script-writer”

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Tutorial/How-To Video
  2. Storytelling/Vlog Video
  3. Product Review Video
  4. Listicle/Top X Video
  5. Short-Form Script (TikTok/Shorts/Reels)

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit d167b41. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Video Script Writer loads about 2.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 83 tokens; SKILL.md has 203 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~83
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.2k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from nicepkg/ai-workflow at commit d167b41, republished under its MIT licence (© nicepkg). 203 words, ~2,215 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/video-script-writer/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
video-script-writer
description
Write engaging video scripts for YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms. Creates complete scripts with hooks, main content, and CTAs. Supports various formats including tutorials, vlogs, reviews, explainers, and storytelling. Use when creating video scripts, writing YouTube content, or planning video structure.

Video Script Writer

Create professional video scripts optimized for engagement and retention.

Script Structures by Video Type

1. Tutorial/How-To Video
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
VIDEO SCRIPT: [Title]
Platform: [YouTube/TikTok/etc.]
Target Length: [X minutes]
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

🎬 HOOK (0:00-0:15)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Problem statement or result preview]
"By the end of this video, you'll know exactly how to..."

📋 AGENDA (0:15-0:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Here's what we'll cover:"
1. [Point 1]
2. [Point 2]
3. [Point 3]
"Plus, I'll share a bonus tip at the end that..."

📚 MAIN CONTENT
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
SECTION 1: [Topic] (0:30-2:00)
- Key point
- Example/demonstration
- Pro tip

SECTION 2: [Topic] (2:00-4:00)
- Key point
- Example/demonstration
- Common mistake to avoid

SECTION 3: [Topic] (4:00-6:00)
- Key point
- Step-by-step walkthrough
- Visual cue: [B-roll suggestion]

🎁 BONUS TIP (6:00-7:00)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Now here's that bonus I promised..."
[Valuable insight that rewards viewers who stayed]

📣 CTA (7:00-7:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"If this helped you, [subscribe/like/comment]..."
"Drop a comment below telling me..."
"Check out this video next for..."

═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
B-ROLL SUGGESTIONS:
- [Timestamp]: [Visual suggestion]
- [Timestamp]: [Visual suggestion]

TEXT OVERLAYS:
- [Timestamp]: "[Text to display]"
- [Timestamp]: "[Text to display]"
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
2. Storytelling/Vlog Video
🎬 COLD OPEN (0:00-0:10)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Most dramatic/interesting moment from the story]
"I never expected what happened next..."

🎵 INTRO/TITLE CARD (0:10-0:15)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Channel intro if you have one]

📖 SETUP (0:15-1:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- Context: When/where this happened
- Characters: Who's involved
- Stakes: Why this matters

⚡ RISING ACTION (1:30-5:00)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- Event 1: [What happened]
- Reaction/Reflection
- Event 2: [What happened next]
- Building tension

🎯 CLIMAX (5:00-6:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- The main event/revelation
- Emotional peak
- Key moment

🌅 RESOLUTION (6:30-7:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- What I learned
- How things ended
- Connection to viewer's life

📣 CTA (7:30-8:00)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Have you ever experienced something like this?"
"Share your story in the comments..."
3. Product Review Video
🎬 HOOK (0:00-0:15)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Is the [Product] worth [Price]? After [X weeks] of testing..."
[Show product + verdict teaser]

📋 OVERVIEW (0:15-1:00)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- What it is
- Price point
- Who it's for
- My testing methodology

✅ PROS (1:00-3:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
PRO 1: [Feature]
- Demonstration
- Why it matters
- Comparison to alternatives

PRO 2: [Feature]
- Demonstration
- Real-world use case

PRO 3: [Feature]
- Demonstration

❌ CONS (3:30-5:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
CON 1: [Issue]
- Severity (deal-breaker or minor?)
- Workaround if any

CON 2: [Issue]
- Who this affects most

⚖️ VERDICT (5:30-6:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"So should YOU buy the [Product]?"
- Best for: [User type]
- Skip if: [User type]
- Rating: X/10
- Worth the price? [Yes/No/Depends]

📣 CTA (6:30-7:00)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Links in description (not sponsored)"
"Comment your questions..."
"Watch my comparison video..."
4. Listicle/Top X Video
🎬 HOOK (0:00-0:15)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"These [X] [things] completely changed my [result]..."
"Number [X] is the one most people miss..."

📋 INTRO (0:15-0:30)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Brief context + what they'll learn

📝 THE LIST
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
#[X]: [Item] (Timestamp)
- What it is
- Why it's on the list
- How to use/apply it
- Quick tip

[Repeat for each item, save best for last]

🏆 #1: [Best Item] (Timestamp)
- Extended coverage
- Why it's #1
- Personal experience

📣 CTA (End)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Which one are you trying first? Comment below..."
5. Short-Form Script (TikTok/Shorts/Reels)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
SHORT-FORM SCRIPT (15-60 seconds)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

🎯 HOOK (0-3 seconds) - CRITICAL
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Pattern interrupt / Curiosity gap / Bold claim]
Options:
A: "Stop [doing X], do this instead..."
B: "The [thing] nobody talks about..."
C: "POV: You just discovered..."
D: "[Shocking statement]"

📍 CONTEXT (3-8 seconds)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Quick setup - who/what/why]

💡 VALUE (8-45 seconds)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
- Point 1 [with visual]
- Point 2 [with visual]
- Point 3 [with visual]

🔥 PAYOFF (45-55 seconds)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
[Deliver on the hook promise]

📣 CTA (55-60 seconds)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"Follow for more [topic]"
"Save this for later"
"Comment [X] if you want part 2"

═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
TEXT OVERLAYS (Captions are essential):
- 0:00: "[Hook text - large, center]"
- 0:03: "[Context]"
- [Continue for key points]

AUDIO NOTE:
- Use trending sound? [Yes/No]
- Voiceover style: [Energetic/Calm/ASMR]
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

Script Writing Principles

The First 30 Seconds Rule
0-3 sec:   Pattern interrupt (visual + audio hook)
3-10 sec:  Curiosity gap / Promise
10-30 sec: Proof you can deliver + Agenda
Retention Techniques
  • Open loops: Tease upcoming content ("I'll show you the secret in a moment...")
  • Pattern breaks: Change pace, visuals, or energy every 30-60 seconds
  • Direct address: Use "you" frequently
  • Questions: Ask viewers questions to keep them engaged
  • Previews: Show results before the process
Script Pacing by Platform
PlatformIdeal PaceSentence Length
YouTube LongConversational15-20 words
YouTube ShortsFast, punchy8-12 words
TikTokVery fast5-10 words
Instagram ReelsModerate10-15 words

How to Use

Basic Script Request
Write a YouTube script about [topic] for [audience].
Video length: [X] minutes
Style: [Tutorial/Vlog/Review/etc.]
Detailed Script Request
Create a video script:
- Topic: [specific topic]
- Platform: [YouTube/TikTok/etc.]
- Length: [X minutes/seconds]
- Audience: [who they are, their level]
- Goal: [educate/entertain/sell/inspire]
- Tone: [casual/professional/energetic/calm]
- Key points to cover: [list]
- CTA: [what you want viewers to do]
Script from Outline
Expand this outline into a full video script:
[Paste your bullet points or outline]
Script Improvement
Improve this script for better retention:
[Paste existing script]
Focus on: [hooks/pacing/CTAs/all]

Output Includes

  • Complete script with timestamps
  • B-roll suggestions
  • Text overlay recommendations
  • Thumbnail moment markers
  • Estimated word count and duration
  • Platform-specific optimizations

Tips for Better Scripts

  1. Write for speaking: Read aloud while writing
  2. Use contractions: "You'll" not "You will"
  3. Short paragraphs: Easy to read while filming
  4. Mark emphasis: Use bold or CAPS for stressed words
  5. Include pauses: Mark [pause] for dramatic effect
  6. Note visuals: [SHOW: product closeup]

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Files

Just SKILL.md in workflows/video-creator-workflow/.claude/skills/video-script-writer of nicepkg/ai-workflow.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit d167b41

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Questions about Video Script Writer

What does Video Script Writer do?

Write engaging video scripts for YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms. Video Script Writer is an agent skill from nicepkg/ai-workflow. Write engaging video scripts for YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms.

When should I use Video Script Writer?

Video Script Writer fits situations like: creating video scripts; writing YouTube content; planning video structure.

How do I install Video Script Writer in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add nicepkg/ai-workflow --skill video-script-writer -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (workflows/video-creator-workflow/.claude/skills/video-script-writer in nicepkg/ai-workflow) into .claude/skills/video-script-writer in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Video Script Writer in Codex?

Run `npx skills add nicepkg/ai-workflow --skill video-script-writer -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (workflows/video-creator-workflow/.claude/skills/video-script-writer in nicepkg/ai-workflow) into .agents/skills/video-script-writer in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Video Script Writer in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add nicepkg/ai-workflow --skill video-script-writer -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/video-script-writer, .gemini/skills/video-script-writer, .github/skills/video-script-writer and .opencode/skills/video-script-writer in your project.

What does Video Script Writer need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Video Script Writer is instructions for the agent only.

Does Video Script Writer access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Video Script Writer safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Video Script Writer use?

Video Script Writer is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Video Script Writer use?

About 2.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.9k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Video Script Writer?

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Who maintains Video Script Writer?

nicepkg (a GitHub organization) maintains it in nicepkg/ai-workflow, which has 285 GitHub stars. The repository holds 61 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on January 20, 2026.

Source: nicepkg/ai-workflow on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.