mckruz Video Publisher
Thin orchestrator that routes publishing tasks to existing specialized skills.
Publishing Workflow
PUBLISH REQUEST
|
|-- Need to plan content first?
| |-- youtube-research-video-topic → Research competitors and gaps
| |-- youtube-plan-new-video → Generate title, thumbnail, hook
| |-- youtube-strategy → Optimize for discovery
|
|-- Ready to upload?
| |-- Verify video file is ready (video-assembly checklist passed)
| |-- Generate metadata (title, description, tags)
| |-- youtube-uploader → Upload with metadata
|
|-- Post-publish?
| |-- youtube-studio → Monitor analytics
| |-- Track performance for future optimization
Skill Delegation
Content Planning
| Task | Delegate To | Input |
|---|---|---|
| Research topic viability | youtube-research-video-topic |
Topic/niche |
| Plan title + thumbnail + hook | youtube-plan-new-video |
Research results |
| Optimize for YouTube algorithm | youtube-strategy |
Content plan |
Upload
| Task | Delegate To | Input |
|---|---|---|
| Upload video file | youtube-uploader |
Video file + metadata |
| Manage channel | youtube-studio |
Channel operations |
Analytics
| Task | Delegate To | Input |
|---|---|---|
| View performance | youtube-studio |
Video/channel ID |
| Analyze for improvements | youtube-video-analyst |
Video URL |
Metadata Generation
When preparing to publish, generate:
Title
- Use
youtube-titleskill for optimization - Keep under 60 characters
- Include primary keyword
- Create curiosity gap
Description
{Hook paragraph - what viewer will learn/see}
{Detailed description with timestamps}
{Links to resources mentioned}
{Social links and subscribe CTA}
---
Tags: {comma-separated relevant tags}
Tags
- Primary topic keyword
- Related keywords
- Tool/software names (ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion, etc.)
- Technique names
- "AI video generation", "AI art tutorial", etc.
Thumbnail
- Use
youtube-thumbnailskill (via youtube-plan-new-video) - Character close-up or dramatic before/after
- Bold text overlay (3-5 words max)
- High contrast, readable at small size
Platform-Specific Settings
YouTube
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920x1080 or 3840x2160 |
| Format | MP4 (H.264) |
| Frame rate | 24, 30, or 60 fps |
| Audio | AAC, 192kbps+ |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Max file size | 256GB (12 hours) |
YouTube Shorts
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080x1920 (9:16) |
| Duration | 15-60 seconds |
| Format | MP4 (H.264) |
Instagram Reels
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080x1920 (9:16) |
| Duration | 15-90 seconds |
| Format | MP4 (H.264) |
TikTok
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080x1920 (9:16) |
| Duration | 15-180 seconds |
| Format | MP4 (H.264) |
Pre-Publish Checklist
- Video passes quality check (video-assembly checklist)
- Title optimized for search + curiosity
- Description includes timestamps and links
- Tags are relevant and comprehensive
- Thumbnail is compelling and readable at small size
- Category and audience settings are correct
- Schedule time is optimal (check youtube-strategy)
- End screen and cards planned
- Subtitles/CC file ready (if applicable)
Integration
This skill is the final step in the VideoAgent pipeline:
Research → Plan → Generate → Assemble → Publish
It bridges the ComfyUI production pipeline with the YouTube publishing pipeline.