Skill: tktk-ai/tk-youtube-script-gen (version 1.0.0)

--- name: youtube-script-gen description: Generate complete YouTube video scripts — hooks, intros, body, CTAs, descriptions, tags, and thumbnail text. Supports educational, review, story, and listicle formats. Includes retention optimization and SEO. metadata: version: 1.0.0 author: TKDigital category: Content & Video tags: [youtube, video script, content creation, video marketing, SEO, thumbnail, retention] --- # YouTube Script Generator Complete video scripts optimized for retention — hooks, intros, body, CTAs, descriptions, tags, and thumbnail text. ## What It Does 1. **Script Generation** — Full video scripts with timestamps and visual cues 2. **Hook Writing** — First 30 seconds optimized for retention (the make-or-break zone) 3. **Retention Loops** — Open loops and pattern interrupts placed throughout 4. **SEO Optimization** — Title, description, tags optimized for YouTube search 5. **Thumbnail Copy** — High-CTR text overlay suggestions 6. **Multi-Format** — Educational, review, story, listicle, comparison templates ## Usage ### Full Video Script ``` Create a YouTube video script: Topic: [TOPIC] Video length: [TARGET MINUTES] Format: [educational / review / story / listicle / comparison] Target audience: [WHO WATCHES THIS] Channel voice: [TONE — casual, authoritative, energetic, etc.] CTA goal: [Subscribe / product link / lead magnet / next video] Include: - Hook (first 30 seconds — must stop the scroll) - Intro with channel branding - Body with retention loops every 2-3 minutes - B-roll/visual suggestions in brackets - CTA placement (mid-roll + end) - Outro - Full video description with SEO - 15 tags - 3 thumbnail text options ``` ### Hook-Only Generator ``` Write 5 different hooks for a YouTube video about [TOPIC]. Each hook should: - Be under 30 seconds when read aloud - Create curiosity or urgency - NOT start with "Hey guys" or "What's up" - Use one of these formats: shocking stat, bold claim, question, story opener, demonstration Rank them by predicted retention. ``` ### Video Description + SEO ``` Write a YouTube video description for: Title: [VIDEO TITLE] Topic: [WHAT THE VIDEO COVERS] Target keyword: [PRIMARY KEYWORD] Include: - Hook paragraph (above the fold) - Timestamps/chapters - Links section (affiliate, social, resources) - Keywords naturally embedded - Hashtags (3 max) - 15 video tags (mix of broad and long-tail) ``` ### Series Planner ``` Plan a 10-video YouTube series on [TOPIC]: For each video: 1. Title (SEO-optimized, high CTR) 2. Thumbnail concept 3. Hook (first line) 4. Key points covered 5. CTA (what to watch next) 6. Internal linking (how videos reference each other) Order by: viewer journey (beginner → advanced) ``` ## Output Format ### Script ``` # [VIDEO TITLE] Target length: [X minutes] Target keyword: [keyword] ## HOOK (0:00 - 0:30) [Script text with delivery notes in brackets] [VISUAL: description of what viewer sees] ## INTRO (0:30 - 1:00) [Brief channel intro + what they'll learn] [PATTERN INTERRUPT: change visual/energy] ## SECTION 1: [Title] (1:00 - 3:00) [Script text] [B-ROLL: suggestion] [RETENTION LOOP: "But here's where it gets interesting..."] ## SECTION 2: [Title] (3:00 - 5:00) [Script text] [MID-ROLL CTA: "If you're finding this useful, hit subscribe..."] ## SECTION 3: [Title] (5:00 - 7:00) [Script text] [OPEN LOOP: "In a minute I'll show you [teaser]..."] ## CONCLUSION (7:00 - 8:00) [Recap key points] [FINAL CTA: specific action] ## OUTRO (8:00 - 8:30) [End screen prompt — next video recommendation] --- ## DESCRIPTION [Full SEO-optimized description] ## TAGS [15 tags] ## THUMBNAIL OPTIONS 1. "[TEXT OVERLAY]" + [visual concept] 2. "[TEXT OVERLAY]" + [visual concept] 3. "[TEXT OVERLAY]" + [visual concept] ``` ## Retention Techniques Built In - **Cold open** — Skip pleasantries, start with value or shock - **Open loops** — Tease upcoming content to prevent click-away - **Pattern interrupts** — Visual/audio/energy changes every 60-90 seconds - **Mid-roll CTA** — Ask for sub at the engagement peak, not the start - **Curiosity gaps** — "Most people don't know this..." → deliver payoff later - **Numbered structure** — "5 things..." gives viewers a progress bar mentally ## References - `references/hook-formulas.md` — 20 proven hook templates - `references/retention-tactics.md` — Pattern interrupts and loop techniques

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content: # YouTube Script Generator — ClawHub Skill

> Complete video scripts with hooks, retention loops, SEO descriptions, tags, and thumbnail copy. Optimized for watch time.

## Why This Skill?

The first 30 seconds decide if someone watches or leaves. Most AI-generated scripts fail because they don't understand YouTube retention mechanics. This skill builds scripts with cold opens, open loops, pattern interrupts, and strategically placed CTAs.

**Time saved**: 3-5 hours per video script  
**Retention impact**: Hook optimization alone can improve 30-second retention by 20-40%  
**SEO impact**: Optimized titles, descriptions, and tags for discoverability

## Quick Start

```bash
clawhub install youtube-script-gen
```

Then:
```
Write a 10-minute YouTube script about "How to automate your business with AI agents." Educational format, casual tone, target audience is solo founders.
```

## Ideal For

- **YouTubers** — Stop staring at blank scripts
- **Course creators** — Consistent lesson structure
- **Agencies** — Video content production at scale
- **Brands** — Product videos and tutorials

## Author

**TKDigital** — AI automation for creators  
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