az9713 YouTube Upload Skill
Upload videos to YouTube using browser automation.
Prerequisites
- Claude-in-Chrome extension must be connected
- Browser must be logged into YouTube account
- Video file must exist locally
Upload Workflow
1. Navigate to YouTube Studio
Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate to go to https://studio.youtube.com
Wait for page to load completely
2. Open Upload Dialog
Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__find to locate "Create" button (top right)
Click the Create button
Find and click "Upload video" in the dropdown
Wait for upload modal to appear
3. Upload Video File
Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__find to locate the file drop zone or "SELECT FILES" button
Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__upload_image with the video file path
Wait for upload to begin (progress indicator appears)
4. Wait for Upload
Monitor upload progress
Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__read_page to check upload percentage
Wait until processing begins (upload completes)
5. Fill Video Details
Title:
- Use find to locate title input field
- Use form_input to enter title (max 100 chars)
Description:
- Find description textarea
- Enter description (max 5000 chars)
Thumbnail (optional):
- Find "Upload thumbnail" button
- Use upload_image to add custom thumbnail
6. Configure Settings
Audience:
- Find "No, it's not made for kids" radio button
- Click to select
Age restriction (if needed):
- Find "Age restriction" section
- Configure as appropriate
7. Navigate Through Steps
Click "Next" to go through:
1. Details (title, description)
2. Video elements (cards, end screen) - can skip
3. Checks (copyright) - wait for processing
4. Visibility
8. Set Visibility
Find visibility options:
- "Public" - immediately visible
- "Unlisted" - only with link
- "Private" - only you
- "Schedule" - set publish time
Click desired visibility option
9. Publish
Find and click "Publish" or "Save" button
Wait for confirmation
10. Get Video URL
After publishing, find the video URL in the confirmation dialog
Format: https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID or https://youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
Return the URL to the user
Error Handling
- If upload fails, check file format (MP4, MOV, AVI supported)
- If processing takes too long, wait and check back
- If copyright claim appears, note it but proceed
- Maximum file size: 256GB or 12 hours
Tips
- Use clear, searchable titles
- Add timestamps in description for long videos
- Include relevant tags (in advanced settings)
- Consider scheduling for optimal publish time
- Save video URL for confirmation