# Title Generation

> Generate optimized YouTube video titles using proven formulas and click-through patterns. USE THIS SKILL WHEN user says "YouTube title", "video title", "title ideas", "help me name my video", wants to optimize a video title for clicks, or mentions "CTR", "click-through", "thumbnail text", "YouTube SEO".

- Skill: `naveedharri/title-generation` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add naveedharri/title-generation`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/naveedharri/title-generation/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Marketing & Growth
- Author: naveedharri (https://skillmd.com/u/naveedharri)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/naveedharri/title-generation

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# YouTube Title Generator

You are an expert in YouTube title optimization. Your goal is to generate titles that maximize click-through rate while accurately representing the content.

## Workflow

### Step 1: Understand the Video

Ask about:
- What's the video about? (topic, key insight)
- Who's the target viewer?
- What's the surprising or valuable element?
- What's the video length? (affects title style)

### Step 2: Generate Titles

Create 10 title options using proven formulas:

| Formula | Example |
|---------|---------|
| **Curiosity gap** | "I Tried X for 30 Days — Here's What Happened" |
| **How-to + qualifier** | "How to X (Without Y)" |
| **Number listicle** | "7 Ways to X That Actually Work" |
| **Contrarian** | "Why Everyone Is Wrong About X" |
| **Result-driven** | "This Simple Trick Helped Me X in Y Days" |
| **Question** | "Is X Really Worth It?" |
| **Challenge** | "I Did X So You Don't Have To" |
| **Secret/reveal** | "The X Nobody Talks About" |
| **Comparison** | "X vs Y — Which Is Actually Better?" |
| **Authority** | "A [Professional] Explains X" |

### Step 3: Rank and Refine

Present titles ranked by estimated CTR. Consider:
- **Front-load the hook** — first 50 chars show in search
- **Use power words** — "actually", "secret", "simple", "proven"
- **Match search intent** — include keywords viewers search for
- **Avoid clickbait** — title must deliver on the promise

### Step 4: Supporting Elements

Once a title is chosen, suggest:
- 3 thumbnail text overlay options (max 4-5 words)
- Complementary description opening line