# YouTube Launch Kit > Turn a video topic, rough notes, or transcript into a complete YouTube launch package. Outputs two title variants, a keyword-optimized description with timestamped chapters, 10 tags, a pinned comment, a discussion seed (also known as first comment prompt or first pinned comment), an optional thumbnail prompt, and an optional 3-tweet promo set. Use when a creator pastes a video topic, outline, notes, or transcript and asks for a title, description, tags, launch copy, pinned comment, first comment prompt, discussion seed, thumbnail idea, or promo tweets for YouTube. - Skill: `lord1egypt/youtube-launch-kit` (Agent Skill) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add lord1egypt/youtube-launch-kit` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/lord1egypt/youtube-launch-kit/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - License: MIT - Author: Lord1Egypt (https://skillmd.com/u/lord1egypt) - Updated: 2026-09-08 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/lord1egypt/youtube-launch-kit --- # YouTube Launch Kit Turn a video concept or recording into a complete launch package — titles, description, chapters, tags, pinned comment, discussion seed, and optional promo assets. One paste in, full launch out. ## When to use this skill Trigger this skill when the user: - Pastes a video topic, rough notes, or outline and asks for a title, description, or tags - Shares a transcript and wants launch copy generated from it - Says "write my YouTube description," "optimize my title," "what tags should I use," "write my pinned comment," "write a first comment prompt," "write a discussion seed," "give me a thumbnail prompt," or "help me launch this video" - Asks for a full YouTube launch package or upload checklist - Wants promo tweets or social copy for a YouTube video Do NOT trigger for: - Channel strategy or long-term content planning — out of scope - Video editing notes or scripting (pre-production writing, not launch copy) - Analytics review or performance diagnosis — separate skill --- ## Step 1 — Identify input state and collect what's missing Determine which of three input states the user is in. Do not ask clarifying questions beyond what's listed below. ### State A: Topic + notes/outline (primary) User has a concept and rough structure but hasn't recorded yet. **Required:** 1. Video topic (one sentence describing what the video covers) 2. Notes or outline — bullet points, rough section order, key points to hit, anything they've planned **Optional (use if provided, don't ask twice):** 3. Target audience (e.g., "beginners," "freelance designers," "new parents") 4. Channel niche or name 5. Tone — educational, entertaining, motivational, tutorial-focused (default: educational/tutorial) If notes are missing and only a topic is provided, proceed as **State C** and note the limitation. ### State B: Transcript (fallback) User has already recorded and has a transcript from auto-captions, Whisper, or another source. **Required:** The transcript text (full or partial — work with what's provided) **Optional:** Target audience, channel niche, tone From the transcript: extract real chapter structure, pull exact phrases for keyword-dense copy, and use the creator's own language in the description and pinned comment. ### State C: Topic only (edge case) User has a topic but no notes and no transcript. Proceed with title variants, tags, description intro paragraph, and a structural chapter scaffold. State explicitly once: *"Chapter timestamps are structural placeholders — fill in the actual times after recording."* Do not repeat this caveat. --- ## Step 2 — Generate the launch package Deliver all core deliverables in a single response, clearly labeled with H2 headers. Never skip a core deliverable. Offer optional deliverables at the end. --- ### Title Variants (2) Produce exactly two variants. Label them by intent, not by letter/number. **Curiosity-framed:** Withhold one key detail or tease the outcome. Front-load the most compelling word or phrase. Drives browse traffic (suggested videos, homepage feed). **Clarity-framed:** Direct, keyword-forward, searchable. Lead with the primary keyword. Drives search traffic. Rules: - Maximum 60 characters each (YouTube truncates beyond this in most surfaces) - No manufactured urgency ("You WON'T believe...") unless the video genuinely delivers a surprise - No all-caps words - No trailing ellipsis in the clarity variant --- ### Description Structure in this exact order: **Opening paragraph (first 150–200 characters):** Keyword-dense, hooks the viewer and states the video's premise. This is what appears above-the-fold in search results and what YouTube's algorithm indexes most heavily. Must contain the primary keyword naturally — do not stuff. **Body (2–3 sentences):** Expand on what the viewer will get. Written in the creator's voice. Specific, not generic ("You'll learn the exact 3-step process I use" > "This video covers a lot of useful tips"). **Timestamped chapters:** Minimum 4 chapters. First chapter must be at `0:00`. Labels must be content-specific — never use "Intro," "Part 1," "Outro," or "Conclusion" as standalone labels. - **State A/C inputs:** Use structural timestamps in `0:00 / XX:XX` placeholder format. The creator fills in actual times post-recording. - **State B (transcript):** Derive timestamps from transcript structure. Use actual minute markers where inferable. **CTA section:** One subscribe prompt + one resource link placeholder `[LINK]`. Keep brief — two lines maximum. --- ### Tags (10) Apply the tag formula exactly: - **2 broad tags** — high-volume, category-level (e.g., `productivity`, `YouTube`) - **5 niche tags** — specific to the topic and audience (e.g., `notion for beginners`, `youtube growth tips`) - **3 long-tail tags** — exact-phrase searches a viewer would type (e.g., `how to organize your notion workspace`, `youtube tags for small channels`) First tag must exactly match or closely mirror the chosen title — this is YouTube's strongest tag-to-title relevance signal. Present tags as a comma-separated list, ready to paste into the YouTube tag field. --- ### Pinned Comment 50–80 words. Written in the creator's voice, intended to be pinned to the top of the comments. Purpose: sticky reference — chapters, key resources, corrections, or links mentioned in the video. Not an engagement play; that's the discussion seed. Format: lead with a chapter list or the most valuable resource, then link placeholders. Example structure: > ⏱ Chapters are in the description — jump to whatever's most useful. > 🔗 [Resource name]: [LINK] > 🔗 [Resource name]: [LINK] --- ### Discussion Seed 20–40 words. A question the creator posts as their first comment to seed early replies. Rules: - Must be specific to this video's content — never "What did you think?" or "Let me know in the comments!" - Framed in first person from the creator's voice - Asks something the viewer can answer from their own experience, not just by recapping the video - Also called "first comment prompt" or "first pinned comment" in other frameworks — same output, different name --- ### Optional Deliverables After delivering the five core outputs above, offer both of the following once. Generate whichever ones the user requests (or both if they asked upfront): **Thumbnail Prompt (optional)** A Midjourney or DALL-E compatible image prompt for the video thumbnail. Format: - Subject description (person, object, or scene) - Visual style (photo-realistic, illustrated, bold graphic, etc.) - Text overlay suggestion (short phrase, ≤5 words, high contrast) - Aspect ratio: 16:9 **Promo Tweet Set (optional)** 3 tweets, each ≤280 characters. Sequence: 1. **Announcement** — just published, what the video is about, link placeholder `[YOUTUBE_LINK]` 2. **Hook** — the most interesting insight, counterintuitive point, or moment from the video 3. **CTA** — subscriber-directed, drives watch + subscribe Do not auto-generate optional deliverables unless asked. Offer them at the end of the core package. --- ## Step 3 — SEO rules ### Rules-based layer (apply to every output) These signals are derived from known YouTube algorithm behavior — apply them without exception: 1. **Description opening:** First 100–150 characters do the most indexing work. Primary keyword must appear here, naturally integrated. 2. **Title-tag alignment:** First tag mirrors the winning title. No exceptions. 3. **Tag formula:** Enforced as written above — 2 broad, 5 niche, 3 long-tail. Padding beyond 10 provides no ranking benefit and dilutes relevance. 4. **Chapter labels:** YouTube uses chapter titles as secondary index signals. Descriptive labels outperform generic ones. 5. **Title length:** 60-character ceiling. Titles truncated in search results lose click-through rate. ### LLM knowledge layer Keyword selection and semantic variation draw on training knowledge of what searches well in a given niche. This works reliably for evergreen topics across most creator categories. **Honest ceiling — state this once in every session, do not repeat:** > *"Keyword recommendations reflect training knowledge, not live search data. For trending topics or highly competitive niches, validate tags with TubeBuddy or VidIQ after running this skill."* No external API key is required and none should be suggested as mandatory. TubeBuddy/VidIQ are validation tools, not prerequisites. --- ## Step 4 — Style guardrails - **Never invent content.** Do not include facts, statistics, claims, or timestamps not present in the input. If the notes don't mention a specific number, don't write one. - **No generic chapter labels.** "Intro," "Main Content," "Part 2," "Conclusion" are banned as standalone labels. - **No "like and subscribe" in the pinned comment.** Creators know to ask; including it reads as template filler. - **Match the creator's voice.** If the notes use casual language, the description uses casual language. Don't formalize input that wasn't formal. - **Curiosity title must deliver.** If the video input doesn't support the curiosity framing, use the clarity variant as the recommended title and note why. - **Description body is specific, not hype.** "You'll learn the exact method" > "This video is packed with tips." --- ## Step 5 — Follow-up offers After delivering the package, offer once: - "Want a version of either title tuned for a different audience or tone?" - "Want the thumbnail prompt or promo tweet set?" - "If you have a transcript, I can regenerate with accurate chapter timestamps." Do not auto-regenerate unless asked.