YouTube Script Generator

Generate complete YouTube video scripts — hooks, intros, body, CTAs, descriptions, tags, and thumbnail text. Supports educational, review, story, and listicl...

Security Scan

An instruction-only YouTube script generator whose requirements and instructions are consistent with its stated purpose; low-risk but verify the author and missing reference files before trusting at scale.

Purpose & Capability

The name/description (YouTube script generation, SEO, retention techniques) matches the SKILL.md content. There are no unrelated required binaries, environment variables, or credentials.

Instruction Scope

The runtime instructions stay within the domain of script generation (hooks, timestamps, CTAs, SEO). One minor inconsistency: SKILL.md references 'references/hook-formulas.md' and 'references/retention-tactics.md' but those files are not present in the file manifest — this could be a documentation oversight or missing auxiliary data.

Install Mechanism

No install spec and no code files are included (instruction-only), which minimizes on-disk risk. README suggests a 'clawhub install' command but there's no install specification in the package — likely documentation rather than an actual installer.

Credentials

The skill requests no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. The content asks the agent to include 'links (affiliate, social, resources)' in outputs, but it does not request or store affiliate credentials — this is proportionate to the stated purpose.

Persistence & Privilege

Flags show default behavior (not always: true). The skill does not request persistent presence or modify other skills or system config. Autonomous invocation is allowed by platform default but is not combined with other concerning privileges here.

Assessment

This skill appears internally consistent and low risk because it's instruction-only and requests no credentials. Before installing, confirm you trust the unknown author (TKDigital) and consider asking for the missing reference files mentioned in SKILL.md if you expect their guidance to be used. Avoid pasting sensitive data (API keys, private docs) into prompts when generating scripts, and review generated outputs (links, affiliate text, claims/facts) for accuracy and copyright issues before publishing.

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