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$npx skills add https://github.com/aviz85/claude-skills-library --skill youtube-uploader
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First time? If setup_complete: false above, run ./SETUP.md first, then set setup_complete: true.

skill.md

YouTube Uploader

First time? If setup_complete: false above, run ./SETUP.md first, then set setup_complete: true.

Upload videos to YouTube with full metadata control.

Quick Start

cd ~/.claude/skills/youtube-uploader/scripts

# First time: authenticate
npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts --auth

# Upload video
npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts \
  --video /path/to/video.mp4 \
  --title "My Awesome Video" \
  --description "Check out this amazing content!" \
  --tags "tech,ai,tutorial" \
  --privacy unlisted

# Upload as YouTube Short (vertical video)
npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts \
  --video /path/to/short.mp4 \
  --title "Quick Tip #Shorts" \
  --description "A quick tip for you!" \
  --privacy public \
  --short

Options

Option Short Description
--video -v Video file path (required)
--title -t Video title (required)
--description -d Video description
--tags Comma-separated tags
--privacy -p Privacy: public, unlisted, private (default: unlisted)
--category -c Category ID (default: 22 = People & Blogs)
--thumbnail Custom thumbnail image path
--playlist Add to playlist ID
--short Mark as YouTube Short
--auth Run OAuth2 authentication flow
--dry-run Preview without uploading

Category IDs

ID Category
1 Film & Animation
2 Autos & Vehicles
10 Music
15 Pets & Animals
17 Sports
19 Travel & Events
20 Gaming
22 People & Blogs
23 Comedy
24 Entertainment
25 News & Politics
26 Howto & Style
27 Education
28 Science & Technology

Authentication

First-time setup requires OAuth2 authentication:

  1. Run npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts --auth
  2. Browser opens Google login
  3. Grant permissions to upload videos
  4. Token is saved to .youtube-token.json

Token refreshes automatically. Re-run --auth if expired.

Environment

Create scripts/.env:

YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id
YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret

Get credentials from Google Cloud Console:

  1. Create project at console.cloud.google.com
  2. Enable YouTube Data API v3
  3. Create OAuth2 credentials (Desktop app)
  4. Download and extract client_id & client_secret

Examples

Upload Tutorial Video

npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts \
  -v tutorial.mp4 \
  -t "How to Use Claude Code - Complete Guide" \
  -d "Learn everything about Claude Code in this comprehensive tutorial.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Getting Started
05:00 Advanced Features

#ClaudeCode #AI #Tutorial" \
  --tags "claude code,ai,tutorial,anthropic,coding" \
  --category 28 \
  --privacy public

Upload YouTube Short

npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts \
  -v short_video.mp4 \
  -t "Mind-blowing AI trick! #Shorts" \
  -d "This will change how you work! #AI #Tech" \
  --privacy public \
  --short

Upload to Playlist

npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts \
  -v episode5.mp4 \
  -t "Podcast Episode 5" \
  --playlist PLxxxxxxxxxxxxxx \
  --privacy unlisted

Output

On success, returns:

Limitations

  • Max file size: 256GB (YouTube limit)
  • Supported formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GP, MPEG
  • Daily upload quota: 10,000 units (typically ~6 videos/day)
  • Title max: 100 characters
  • Description max: 5,000 characters
  • Tags max: 500 characters total
how to use youtube-uploader

How to use youtube-uploader on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add youtube-uploader
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/aviz85/claude-skills-library --skill youtube-uploader

The skills CLI fetches youtube-uploader from GitHub repository aviz85/claude-skills-library and configures it for Cursor.

3

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
4

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/youtube-uploader

Reload or restart Cursor to activate youtube-uploader. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /youtube-uploader) or your agent's skill management interface.

⚠

Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub›Skills CLI documentation›Learn more about Cursor›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

User Story & Requirements Generation

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

Competitive Analysis

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

Roadmap Prioritization

Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs

Example

Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale

✓

Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster

Stakeholder Communication

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

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
  • ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
  • ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
  • ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels

Time Estimate

30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install product management skill
  2. 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
  3. 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
  4. 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
  5. 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
  6. 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
  7. 7.Share effective prompts with product team

Common Pitfalls

  • ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
  • ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
  • ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
  • ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
  • ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
  • +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
  • +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
  • +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
  • +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
  • +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition

✗ Don't

  • −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
  • −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
  • −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
  • −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
  • −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
  • ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
  • ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
  • ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs

When to Use This▌

✓ 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.

Learning Path▌

  1. 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
  2. 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
  3. 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
  4. 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation

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Ratings

4.8★★★★★69 reviews
  • ★★★★★Kaira Jackson· Dec 28, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: youtube-uploader is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • ★★★★★Nikhil Verma· Dec 28, 2024

    youtube-uploader reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Benjamin Bhatia· Dec 16, 2024

    I recommend youtube-uploader for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Isabella Mensah· Dec 8, 2024

    youtube-uploader fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Isabella Abebe· Dec 4, 2024

    youtube-uploader has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • ★★★★★Kiara Malhotra· Nov 27, 2024

    youtube-uploader has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • ★★★★★James Desai· Nov 23, 2024

    youtube-uploader fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Nov 19, 2024

    youtube-uploader is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Isabella Okafor· Nov 19, 2024

    We added youtube-uploader from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • ★★★★★Kiara Reddy· Nov 19, 2024

    I recommend youtube-uploader for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

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