Agent skill

Youtube Publishing And Metadata

by social-media-skills in social-media-skills/skills

The YouTube publish-metadata skill. An agent skill from social-media-skills/skills.

MITAuto-check passedMedia & Creative

Install Youtube Publishing And Metadata

skills CLI
$ npx skills add social-media-skills/skills --skill youtube-publishing-and-metadata -a claude-code

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install social-media-skills/skills youtube-publishing-and-metadata --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/social-media-skills/skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata .claude/skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata && 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
youtube-publishing-and-metadata
GitHub stars
134
Token cost
~1.6k tokens
SKILL.md length
598 words
Files
6 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
106
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

The YouTube publish-metadata skill. An agent skill from social-media-skills/skills.

  • Works in 3 steps: brand-profile — niche/voice + how the… → goals-and-kpis — the goal (search reach… → the script/video (often from…
  • Someone wants to write a YouTube title/description
  • SKILL.md covers The POV: YouTube is a search…, Read these first, The framework: INDEX and The reality (verify-quarterly), plus 4 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Youtube Publishing And Metadata is an agent skill from social-media-skills/skills. The YouTube publish-metadata skill. Use when someone wants to "write a YouTube title/description," "set tags/category/privacy," "optimize YouTube SEO/metadata," set made-for-kids, or publish a YouTube video via WoopSocial. Writes the metadata (title, description+chapters, tags) and sets category/privacy/madeForKids — YouTube is a search engine, so metadata is the launchpad, and madeForKids is a COPPA/FTC legal flag set truthfully. Uses the INDEX framework. Reads brand-profile + goals-and-kpis + the script/video…

Its SKILL.md is about 1.6k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 7 other files, including reference files (for example `evals/evals.json`, `references/metadata-and-publish.md` and `references/scope-and-connections.md`).

It sits in Media & Creative, covering OKRs and executive reporting and Video scripts and shorts. It works with YouTube. The repository describes itself as: 106 social media skills for AI agents - strategy, writing, video, design, platform growth, publishing, and analytics. Works with Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw, Hermes & 40+ agents. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Someone wants to write a YouTube title/description
  • Set tags/category/privacy
  • Optimize YouTube SEO/metadata
  • Set made-for-kids

Example prompts

  • “write a YouTube title/description,”
  • “set tags/category/privacy,”
  • “optimize YouTube SEO/metadata,”
  • “/youtube-publishing-and-metadata”

Workflow steps

3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. brand-profile — niche/voice + how the audience searches.
  2. goals-and-kpis — the goal (search reach / subscribers / watch time).
  3. the script/video (often from youtube-long-form/youtube-shorts).

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 6e30eeb. 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

Youtube Publishing And Metadata loads about 1.6k tokens when it runs, and up to ~4.6k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 210 tokens; SKILL.md has 598 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~210
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.6k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~4.6k

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 social-media-skills/skills at commit 6e30eeb, republished under its MIT licence (© social-media-skills). 598 words, ~1,586 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 5 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
youtube-publishing-and-metadata
description
The YouTube publish-metadata skill. Use when someone wants to "write a YouTube title/description," "set tags/category/privacy," "optimize YouTube SEO/metadata," set made-for-kids, or publish a YouTube video via WoopSocial. Writes the metadata (title, description+chapters, tags) and sets category/privacy/madeForKids — YouTube is a search engine, so metadata is the launchpad, and madeForKids is a COPPA/FTC legal flag set truthfully. Uses the INDEX framework. Reads brand-profile + goals-and-kpis + the script/video first. The video file + script are inputs (not WoopSocial); the thumbnail and A/B title testing are native YouTube Studio; WoopSocial publishes via the YouTube fields; metrics never fabricated. Distinct from youtube-long-form/youtube-shorts (the script) and thumbnail-design (the thumbnail).
version
1.0.0

youtube-publishing-and-metadata

A format-execution skill — write the YouTube publish metadata (title, description+chapters, tags) and set category/privacy/madeForKids. The agent writes the metadata + config; the video FILE + script are inputs; WoopSocial publishes via the YouTube fields; the thumbnail + A/B testing are native Studio.

The POV: YouTube is a search engine; metadata is the launchpad

YouTube is the 2nd-largest search engine (~27% of traffic from search, ~70% from recommendations — both metadata-fed), and metadata is what it reads before user behavior kicks in: the launchpad that lets a good video compound for years. But be honest — retention keeps it ranking; metadata gets you discovered, it doesn't guarantee a rank. The title does two jobs at once (rank via the keyword + earn the click), the description's above-the-fold lines carry the most weight, tags are a minor signal now (get the first one right), and madeForKids is a legal flag, not a reach lever.

Read these first

  1. brand-profile — niche/voice + how the audience searches.
  2. goals-and-kpis — the goal (search reach / subscribers / watch time).
  3. the script/video (often from youtube-long-form/youtube-shorts).

The framework: INDEX

(Depth: references/the-index-framework.md.)

  • I — Intent-match the title: primary keyword in the first ~40 chars, ~50–60 total; rank + click; power word; clarity over cleverness.
  • N — Nail the description above-the-fold: line 1 value → keyword in lines 2–3 → 300–500 words natural; keyword-named chapters; 3–7 links + affiliate disclosure. (Description = content.text.)
  • D — Direct the tags: first tag = exact primary keyword; then secondary + niche; relevant-only.
  • E — Elect category + privacy: accurate category; privacy (public/unlisted/private) per goal.
  • X — eXamine the kids-flag + validate: set madeForKids truthfully (COPPA/FTC — it disables comments/personalized ads/etc.); never mislabel; validate before publish.

The reality (verify-quarterly)

YouTube = search engine / metadata = launchpad (but retention ranks); title (keyword first ~40 chars, 50–60, two jobs, power words, A/B native); description (above-the-fold, 300–500 natural, chapters, links + disclosure); tags (minor now, first = primary keyword, relevant-only); category + privacy; madeForKids (COPPA/FTC legal flag, truthful); the WoopSocial gaps (no thumbnail field/no A/B → native Studio): references/youtube-metadata-2026-reality.md. Title/description templates, tag order, the full publish-config block + worked examples: references/metadata-and-publish.md.

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Honest scope (never violate)

  • The agent writes the metadata + config. The video FILE + script are inputs (youtube-long-form/ youtube-shorts + filming/editing) — WoopSocial doesn't film/edit/generate video. The THUMBNAIL is native Studio (no API field; it's a major CTR lever — brief it via thumbnail-design), and so is A/B title testing.
  • WoopSocial publishes via the YouTube fields (title/privacy/category/tags/madeForKids; description = content.text; raw-bytes upload). No update → delete+recreate before publish; metadata edits in Studio after.
  • madeForKids truthful (COPPA/FTC; mislabeling is illegal, not a lever). Affiliate/AI disclosure where relevant; no keyword-stuffing; never promise a ranking; never fabricate metrics (native analytics only). (Scope, distinctions + connections: references/scope-and-connections.md.)

Distinct from its siblings (route correctly)

youtube-publishing-and-metadata (this) = the publish METADATA + config (title/description/tags/category/ privacy/madeForKids) · youtube-long-form/youtube-shorts = the SCRIPT/content · thumbnail-design = the thumbnail (uploaded natively — no API field) · caption-writer/hook-writer = generic copy.

Where this connects

Reads first: brand-profile, goals-and-kpis, the script/video (youtube-long-form/ youtube-shorts). Content inputs (external to WoopSocial): those script skills, the video cluster (veo/runway/kling) + editing, thumbnail-design (native upload), hook-writer/ caption-writer. Publish: scheduling-and-queue → WoopSocial (YouTube fields), platform-specs-and-validation (validate + field rules), content-calendar. Reuse/measure: content-recycling (→ Shorts/clips), analytics-and-reporting (search/watch-time/CTR), experimentation (title/thumbnail A/B — run natively in Studio). Video/thumbnail/A/B stay external/native.

Definition of done

A keyword-led title (primary keyword in the first ~40 chars, ~50–60 total, rank + click, clarity); an above-the-fold description (value line → keyword → 300–500 words natural, keyword-named chapters, 3–7 links + disclosure) in content.text; tags led by the exact primary keyword, relevant-only; an accurate category and a goal-fit privacy; madeForKids set truthfully per COPPA; the full WoopSocial YouTube config validated before publish; the video file produced externally and the thumbnail + A/B testing left to native Studio; edits via delete+recreate (or Studio post-publish), nothing fabricated and no promised ranking; correctly distinguished from youtube-long-form/youtube-shorts and thumbnail-design.

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Files

SKILL.md and 5 other files (references) in skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata of social-media-skills/skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • evals/evals.json
  • references/metadata-and-publish.md
  • references/scope-and-connections.md
  • references/the-index-framework.md
  • references/youtube-metadata-2026-reality.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 6e30eeb

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Questions about Youtube Publishing And Metadata

What does Youtube Publishing And Metadata do?

The YouTube publish-metadata skill. An agent skill from social-media-skills/skills. Youtube Publishing And Metadata is an agent skill from social-media-skills/skills. The YouTube publish-metadata skill.

When should I use Youtube Publishing And Metadata?

Youtube Publishing And Metadata fits situations like: someone wants to write a YouTube title/description; set tags/category/privacy; optimize YouTube SEO/metadata; set made-for-kids.

How do I install Youtube Publishing And Metadata in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add social-media-skills/skills --skill youtube-publishing-and-metadata -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata in social-media-skills/skills) into .claude/skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Youtube Publishing And Metadata in Codex?

Run `npx skills add social-media-skills/skills --skill youtube-publishing-and-metadata -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata in social-media-skills/skills) into .agents/skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Youtube Publishing And Metadata 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 social-media-skills/skills --skill youtube-publishing-and-metadata -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata, .gemini/skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata, .github/skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata and .opencode/skills/youtube-publishing-and-metadata in your project.

What does Youtube Publishing And Metadata need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Youtube Publishing And Metadata is instructions for the agent only.

Does Youtube Publishing And Metadata 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 Youtube Publishing And Metadata 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 Youtube Publishing And Metadata use?

Youtube Publishing And Metadata 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 Youtube Publishing And Metadata use?

About 1.6k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.3k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 3k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to Youtube Publishing And Metadata?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Youtube Publishing And Metadata: Yt Script (Jakeschincariol/youtube-agent-skill, 933 stars), Youtube Viral Optimizer (infranodus/skills, 119 stars), Short Publish (gug007/lpm, 152 stars) and Lesson Publish (gug007/lpm, 152 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Youtube Publishing And Metadata?

social-media-skills (a GitHub organization) maintains it in social-media-skills/skills, which has 134 GitHub stars. The repository holds 106 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 1, 2026.

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