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yt-search-setup

Install yt-dlp and register a /yt-search slash command for structured YouTube results.

54|7|Updated Apr 19, 2026
Search Tags:#youtube#yt-dlp#slash command#cli automation#command registration#python script#search setup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robinsadeghpour/content-workflow --skill yt-search-setup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yt-search-setup
Source: https://github.com/robinsadeghpour/content-workflow/tree/main/.claude/skills/yt-search-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robinsadeghpour/content-workflow --skill yt-search-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp.

What problem does it solve?

It removes the friction of setting up YouTube search inside Claude Code by installing the required tooling and registering a ready-to-use /yt-search slash command.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Installs yt-dlp for command-line YouTube searching and result extraction.
  • Creates a search script at ~/.claude/scripts/yt-search.py to query YouTube and format structured output (title, channel, views, duration, date, URL).
  • Registers a slash command at ~/.claude/commands/yt-search.md so you can run YouTube searches directly from the CLI.

Use Case: When you need recent video sources for an idea, you can search by topic and immediately get structured candidates to guide research and content creation.

Quick Start

Run the skill when you want to set up YouTube search by saying: Set up yt-search.

Frequently Asked Questions about yt-search-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a YouTube search command in Claude Code?▼

To set up a YouTube search command in Claude Code, you can run a skill that installs yt-dlp, writes a Python search script to ~/.claude/scripts, and registers a slash command in ~/.claude/commands. This wires the CLI to execute topic searches directly.

Can I search YouTube from the CLI and get structured video metadata?▼

Yes, you can search YouTube from the CLI and get structured video metadata. The installed Python script queries YouTube and formats results including title, channel, views, duration, date, and URL for research sourcing and content planning.

Do I need yt-dlp to run a YouTube search slash command?▼

Yes, you need yt-dlp to run this YouTube search slash command. The skill explicitly installs yt-dlp as a dependency to enable command-line YouTube searching and result extraction for the registered slash command.

How do I configure result count and recency when searching YouTube via CLI?▼

You can configure result count and recency when searching YouTube via CLI by passing arguments to the registered slash command. The command executes the Python search script with your provided arguments to filter interactive topic searches.

What is the best way to automate YouTube research sourcing in a CLI environment?▼

The best way to automate YouTube research sourcing in a CLI environment is registering a dedicated slash command. This approach removes setup friction by automatically installing tooling and formatting structured video candidates for immediate use.

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