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youtube-publisher

Automate YouTube series publishing with uploads, thumbnails, and playlist updates.

24|8|Updated May 3, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#publishing#video#youtube#metadata#playlist
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/timscheuerai/content-vault --skill youtube-publisher-timscheuerai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-publisher
Source: https://github.com/timscheuerai/content-vault/tree/main/skills/youtube-publisher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/timscheuerai/content-vault --skill youtube-publisher-timscheuerai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Uploading and managing a multi-video YouTube series is tedious and error-prone. This skill automates the end-to-end publishing pipeline, ensuring consistent titles, CTAs, thumbnails, and playlist structure across all videos in a series.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Upload videos to YouTube with resumable uploads and per-video metadata
  • Render and set custom thumbnails, titles, and descriptions per video
  • Build, update, and order a playlist for a multi-video series
  • Idempotent state management so re-running the workflow is safe

Quick Start

Place your source videos in a series folder and run the publish workflow to upload, thumbnail, and finalize the playlist.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-publisher

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate uploading a multi-video YouTube series with consistent metadata?▼

You can automate multi-video YouTube publishing by placing source videos in a series folder and running a workflow pipeline. It handles resumable uploads, applies per-video titles and thumbnails, and builds a structured playlist.

What is idempotent state tracking for YouTube publishing workflows?▼

Idempotent state tracking in YouTube publishing ensures re-running the workflow is safe and does not duplicate uploads or playlist entries. It allows the pipeline to resume or update video metadata without causing errors or data corruption.

Does this YouTube publishing pipeline support updating existing video titles and thumbnails?▼

Yes, the YouTube publishing pipeline supports updates to existing video titles, descriptions, and thumbnails. It is designed for creator workflows that require modifying metadata and playlist composition for a multi-video series after the initial upload.

Do I need OAuth setup to automate YouTube video uploads and playlist management?▼

Yes, OAuth setup is required to authenticate the publishing pipeline with the YouTube API. This authorization allows the scripts to securely upload video files, set custom thumbnails, and manage playlist composition on your channel.

What's the best way to organize a YouTube playlist for a multi-video series?▼

The best way to organize a multi-video YouTube series is using an automated pipeline that builds, updates, and orders the playlist during the publishing workflow. This enforces a consistent structure across the entire series.

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