Youtube Research
Research YouTube topics, analyze competitor videos, deconstruct viral content, and query the YouTube Data API.
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Research YouTube topics, analyze competitor videos, deconstruct viral content, and query the YouTube Data API. Use when researching a video topic before planning, analyzing video transcripts for viral patterns, searching competitor channels, or fetching video and channel stats via the YouTube Data API v3.
What this skill does
- 1Queries the YouTube Data API v3 to pull video stats, channel data, comments, and trending content for a topic.
- 2Researches 5-8 competing videos per topic, documenting views, angles, and patterns, then synthesizes a content gap analysis with opportunity ratings.
- 3Deconstructs viral video transcripts across 11 dimensions including hook architecture, retention mechanics, emotional engineering, linguistic patterns, and CTA structure.
- 4Produces a Quick Reference Cheatsheet of extracted patterns (hooks, transitions, CTA timing) ready for immediate implementation.
- 5Saves all research to a structured file per episode for handoff to the youtube-content planning skill.
When to use
- Researching a video topic to find content gaps before planning production.
- Analyzing a competitor video that outperformed your content to extract what made it work.
- Pulling channel stats, video metrics, or comment data via the YouTube API for content strategy decisions.
- Building a pattern library of viral hooks and retention mechanics from existing high-performing videos in your niche.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Youtube Research?
Youtube Research is a Claude Code skill for content by Manoj Bajaj. Research YouTube topics, analyze competitor videos, deconstruct viral content, and query the YouTube Data API.
When should I use Youtube Research?
Researching a video topic to find content gaps before planning production. Analyzing a competitor video that outperformed your content to extract what made it work.
How do I install Youtube Research?
Run the install command (claude plugin marketplace add manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin). Once the skill is in place, Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches what it does.
Is Youtube Research free to use?
Yes. Youtube Research is open source under the MIT license, published in the manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin repository on GitHub.