Video Publisher

Thin orchestrator that routes publishing tasks to existing specialized skills.

Publishing Workflow

PUBLISH REQUEST
    |
    |-- Need to plan content first?
    |   |-- youtube-research-video-topic → Research competitors and gaps
    |   |-- youtube-plan-new-video → Generate title, thumbnail, hook
    |   |-- youtube-strategy → Optimize for discovery
    |
    |-- Ready to upload?
    |   |-- Verify video file is ready (video-assembly checklist passed)
    |   |-- Generate metadata (title, description, tags)
    |   |-- youtube-uploader → Upload with metadata
    |
    |-- Post-publish?
    |   |-- youtube-studio → Monitor analytics
    |   |-- Track performance for future optimization

Skill Delegation

Content Planning

Task	Delegate To	Input
Research topic viability	`youtube-research-video-topic`	Topic/niche
Plan title + thumbnail + hook	`youtube-plan-new-video`	Research results
Optimize for YouTube algorithm	`youtube-strategy`	Content plan

Upload

Task	Delegate To	Input
Upload video file	`youtube-uploader`	Video file + metadata
Manage channel	`youtube-studio`	Channel operations

Analytics

Task	Delegate To	Input
View performance	`youtube-studio`	Video/channel ID
Analyze for improvements	`youtube-video-analyst`	Video URL

Metadata Generation

When preparing to publish, generate:

Title

Use youtube-title skill for optimization
Keep under 60 characters
Include primary keyword
Create curiosity gap

Description

{Hook paragraph - what viewer will learn/see}

{Detailed description with timestamps}

{Links to resources mentioned}

{Social links and subscribe CTA}

---
Tags: {comma-separated relevant tags}

Thumbnail

Use youtube-thumbnail skill (via youtube-plan-new-video)
Character close-up or dramatic before/after
Bold text overlay (3-5 words max)
High contrast, readable at small size

Platform-Specific Settings

YouTube

Setting	Recommended
Resolution	1920x1080 or 3840x2160
Format	MP4 (H.264)
Frame rate	24, 30, or 60 fps
Audio	AAC, 192kbps+
Aspect ratio	16:9
Max file size	256GB (12 hours)

YouTube Shorts

Setting	Recommended
Resolution	1080x1920 (9:16)
Duration	15-60 seconds
Format	MP4 (H.264)

Instagram Reels

Setting	Recommended
Resolution	1080x1920 (9:16)
Duration	15-90 seconds
Format	MP4 (H.264)

TikTok

Setting	Recommended
Resolution	1080x1920 (9:16)
Duration	15-180 seconds
Format	MP4 (H.264)

Pre-Publish Checklist

Video passes quality check (video-assembly checklist)
Title optimized for search + curiosity
Description includes timestamps and links
Tags are relevant and comprehensive
Thumbnail is compelling and readable at small size
Category and audience settings are correct
Schedule time is optimal (check youtube-strategy)
End screen and cards planned
Subtitles/CC file ready (if applicable)

Integration

This skill is the final step in the VideoAgent pipeline:

Research → Plan → Generate → Assemble → Publish

It bridges the ComfyUI production pipeline with the YouTube publishing pipeline.

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