Professional YouTube scriptwriter that generates complete, production-ready video scripts tailored to your unique style and audience.
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Collects comprehensive preferences on first use including script type, tone, target audience, personality, and storytelling approach, then maintains them for consistent voice across future scripts
Supports nine script types (educational, listicle, story, review, vlog, commentary, how-to, explainer, entertainment) with customizable hooks, humor levels, and
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node --versionscript-writerExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches script-writer from ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills and configures it for Cursor.
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Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate script-writer. Access via /script-writer in your agent's command palette.
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Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
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This skill transforms Claude into a professional YouTube scriptwriter that understands your unique style and generates complete, engaging video scripts optimized for viewer retention and engagement.
Invoke this skill for YouTube scriptwriting tasks:
python3 scripts/script_db.py is_initialized
If "false", proceed to Step 2. If "true", proceed to Step 3.
Collect comprehensive scriptwriting preferences:
Script Types (can select multiple):
Tone:
Target Audience:
Style Preferences:
Video Length Preference:
Hook Style:
Personality:
Additional Preferences:
Saving Preferences:
import sys
sys.path.append('[SKILL_DIR]/scripts')
from script_db import save_preferences
preferences = {
"script_types": ["educational", "listicle"],
"tone": "casual-friendly",
"target_audience": {
"age_range": "20s-30s",
"knowledge_level": "beginner-intermediate",
"interests": ["productivity", "technology"]
},
"style": {
"wording": "simple-direct",
"sentence_length": "short-punchy",
"use_questions": True,
"use_statistics": "moderate"
},
"video_length": "medium",
"hook_style": "question-problem",
"personality": "relatable-energetic",
"use_humor": True,
"storytelling_approach": "moderate",
"call_to_action_preference": "direct",
"channel_niche": "productivity tips"
}
save_preferences(preferences)
When user requests a script, gather:
Essential Information:
Example Request:
User: "Write a script about '5 Productivity Apps That Changed My Life'"
Gather:
- Video length: 10 minutes (medium form)
- Key apps to cover: 5 specific apps
- Angle: Personal experience + practical benefits
- CTA: Link to full app list in description
Based on preferences and references/script_formats.md, create structure:
Standard YouTube Script Structure:
[HOOK - 0:00-0:10]
Opening line that stops the scroll
[INTRO - 0:10-0:45]
- Quick greeting
- What video is about
- Why viewer should watch
- What they'll learn
- Personal credibility/context
[MAIN CONTENT - 0:45-8:30]
Section 1: [Point 1]
- Introduction to point
- Explanation
- Example/Story
- Benefit/Application
- Transition
Section 2: [Point 2]
- Introduction to point
- Explanation
- Example/Story
- Benefit/Application
- Transition
[Continue for each main point]
[CONCLUSION - 8:30-9:30]
- Recap of main points
- Key takeaway
- Final thought
- Setup for CTA
[CALL TO ACTION - 9:30-10:00]
- Primary CTA (subscribe, like, comment)
- Secondary CTA (links, next video)
- Sign-off
Generate full script following structure with user's style preferences:
Example Script Output:
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YOUTUBE SCRIPT
===================================
Title: 5 Productivity Apps That Changed My Life
Duration: ~10 minutes (~1,500 words)
Style: Casual-Friendly, Educational
===================================
[HOOK - 0:00-0:10]
"I used to waste 3 hours every day on useless tasks until I found these 5 apps.
And no, I'm not talking about the ones everyone already knows about."
[INTRO - 0:10-0:45]
"Hey everyone! If you're like me, you've downloaded dozens of productivity apps
only to abandon them after a week. But these 5? They've actually stuck. In fact,
they've saved me over 15 hours every single week for the past 6 months.
Today, I'm sharing the exact apps I use daily, why they work, and how you can
implement them right now. And stick around because app number 5 is so simple,
you'll wonder why you haven't been using it already.
Let's dive in."
[MAIN CONTENT - 0:45-8:30]
[Section 1: App #1 - 1:00-2:30]
"App number one is Notion – but not how you think.
I know, I know – everyone talks about Notion. But here's the thing: most people
overcomplicate it. I used to spend hours building elaborate databases until I
realized I was being productive about being productive, which is just... not
productive.
[Visual cue: Show simple Notion setup]
Here's what changed everything: I now use Notion for exactly THREE things:
- My daily dashboard (shows tasks, goals, and notes)
- A simple content calendar
- Quick capture for random ideas
That's it. No complex databases. No elaborate systems. Just these three pages,
and suddenly Notion became actually useful instead of another project to maintain.
The key? Start simple. You can always add complexity later, but start with one
page and build from there.
Moving on to something completely different..."
[Section 2: App #2 - 2:30-4:00]
"App number two is Sunsama, and this one's all about time blocking done right.
If you've ever written a to-do list and then just... stared at it, paralyzed
about where to start – Sunsama solves that. It's like a calendar and task
manager had a baby.
[Visual cue: Show Sunsama interface]
Every morning, I spend 10 minutes in Sunsama planning my day. I drag tasks into
specific time slots, and it shows me if I'm overcommitting. Game changer.
Before Sunsama, I'd have 20 tasks and no idea how to fit them in. Now? I can see
I only have time for 7 tasks today, so I prioritize accordingly. It's honestly
changed how I approach my entire day.
The best part? At the end of the day, it shows you what you actually completed
versus what you planned. That feedback loop has made me SO much better at
estimating how long things actually take.
Fair warning: it's a paid app. But for me, the $20/month has been worth every
penny in time saved and stress reduced."
[Continue for Apps 3, 4, and 5...]
[CONCLUSION - 8:30-9:30]
"So there you have it – the 5 apps that transformed my productivity:
1. Notion for simple organization
2. Sunsama for time blocking
3. [App 3] for [benefit]
4. [App 4] for [benefit]
5. [App 5] for [benefit]
The most important thing? Don't try to implement all 5 at once. Pick ONE, master
it for a week, then add another. That's how these actually stick.
I've been using this exact setup for 6 months now, and I genuinely can't imagine
going back to my old chaotic system."
[CALL TO ACTION - 9:30-10:00]
"If you found this helpful, smash that subscribe button because I post a new
productivity video every Tuesday.
Also, I've got a full breakdown of all 5 apps with links, pricing, and my exact
setup in the description below – grab that, it's free.
Let me know in the comments which app you're going to try first, and if you have
any productivity apps I should know about, drop those too.
Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one!"
===================================
[END OF SCRIPT]
Word Count: ~1,500 words
Estimated Duration: 10 minutes
Target Audience: 20s-30s productivity enthusiasts
Tone: Casual, friendly, relatable
Key Hooks: Personal transformation, practical tips, simple implementation
Production Notes:
- Need B-roll of all 5 apps in use
- Show simple vs complex Notion setups
- Include time-lapse of daily planning routine
- End screen: Subscribe button + Next video suggestion
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After presenting script:
Offer Adjustments:
Save Final Version:
from script_db import add_script
script = {
"title": "5 Productivity Apps That Changed My Life",
"type": "listicle-educational",
"tone": "casual-friendly",
"word_count": 1500,
"duration_minutes": 10,
"content": "[full script text]",
"notes": "Strong personal angle, relatable examples"
}
add_script(script)
[HOOK] Problem statement + Promise of solution
[INTRO] Personal context + What you'll learn + Why it matters
[SECTION 1] Concept explanation
- What it is
- Why it matters
- Common mistakes
[SECTION 2] Step-by-step process
- Step 1 with visuals
<Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Steps
Common Pitfalls
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
✓ Use when
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
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Registry listing for script-writer matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
Registry listing for script-writer matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
I recommend script-writer for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
script-writer fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
script-writer reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
script-writer reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
I recommend script-writer for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
Useful defaults in script-writer — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
Useful defaults in script-writer — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
script-writer reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
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