YouTube Video Ideas

Purpose

Generate data-driven YouTube video ideas by researching trending topics, analyzing competitor content, and identifying content gaps in your niche. Get video titles, hooks, outlines, and optimization tips for your next viral video.

When to Use

Use this Skill when you need to:

• Plan your next YouTube video
• Research what is trending in your niche
• Analyze competitor channel strategies
• Find content gaps to fill
• Generate multiple video ideas at once

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Define Your Channel Focus

Understand your channel and content goals.

Ask guiding questions:

• "What is your YouTube channel about?"
• "Who is your target audience?"
• "What type of videos perform best for you?"
• "Are there specific competitors you want to analyze?"
• "How many video ideas do you need?"
• "Any topics you want to focus on or avoid?"

Context to gather:

• Channel niche and topic
• Target audience demographics
• Content format preferences
• Competitor channels
• Number of ideas needed

Output Variable: channel_context

Step 2: Research Trending Topics

Find what is popular in your niche right now.

Use YOUTUBE_SEARCH_YOU_TUBE to discover:

• Top performing videos in your niche
• Trending topics and keywords
• Popular video formats
• High-engagement content

Use perplexity_research and exa_search_news for:

• Industry trends and news
• Emerging topics
• Audience questions and interests
• Seasonal opportunities

Compile trending themes with:

• Topic or keyword
• Search volume indicators
• Recent viral examples
• Audience interest level

Output Variable: trending_topics

Step 3: Analyze Competitors

Study successful channels in your niche.

Use YOUTUBE_LIST_CHANNEL_VIDEOS to analyze competitor channels:

• Most viewed videos
• Recent uploads
• Video formats and lengths
• Title patterns
• Thumbnail styles

Identify:

• What topics perform well
• Content gaps they are missing
• Successful hooks and formats
• Opportunities to differentiate

Output Variable: competitor_analysis

Step 4: Generate Video Ideas

Create data-driven video concepts.

For each video idea, provide:

• Title: Optimized, click-worthy title (include variations)
• Hook: First 30 seconds concept to retain viewers
• Content Outline: Key points and structure
• Format: Tutorial, listicle, reaction, etc.
• Length: Recommended duration
• Thumbnail Concept: Visual idea for thumbnail
• SEO Tags: Relevant keywords

Generate ideas based on:

• Trending topics with your unique angle
• Content gaps from competitor analysis
• Audience questions and pain points
• Seasonal or timely opportunities

Create 5-10 detailed video ideas.

Output Variable: video_ideas

Step 5: Create Ideas Document

Compile everything into a reference document.

Use basile_create_document to save:

• All video ideas with full details
• Research findings summary
• Competitor insights
• Content calendar suggestions
• Production priority recommendations

Include actionable next steps:

• Which video to create first
• Research for each video
• Equipment or resources needed
• Collaboration opportunities

Output Variable: ideas_document

Best Practices

• Lead with value in your hook
• Use numbers in titles when relevant
• Study successful thumbnails
• Optimize for search AND browse
• Test different formats