name: youtube-studio
description: Enables Claude to manage YouTube channel, upload videos, and analyze creator analytics
version: 1.0.0
author: Canifi
category: video

YouTube Studio Skill

Overview

Automates YouTube Studio creator operations including video uploads, channel management, analytics review, and content optimization through browser automation.

Quick Install

curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/youtube-studio/install.sh | bash

Or manually:

cp -r skills/youtube-studio ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash

canifi-env set GOOGLE_EMAIL "[email protected]"
canifi-env set GOOGLE_PASSWORD "your-password"

Privacy & Authentication

Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.

Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)

If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
1. Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
2. Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
3. Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password

Option 2: Environment Variables

If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:

canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"

Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.

Capabilities

• Upload and publish videos
• Edit video details and thumbnails
• View channel analytics
• Manage comments
• Create and schedule posts
• Access revenue reports
• Edit channel settings
• Manage playlists from creator perspective

Usage Examples

Example 1: Upload Video

User: "Upload this video to my YouTube channel"
Claude: I'll upload that video.
- Navigate to studio.youtube.com
- Click Create > Upload video
- Select and upload video file
- Add title, description, tags
- Set visibility and publish
- Confirm upload complete

Example 2: Check Analytics

User: "Show me my YouTube channel analytics for this month"
Claude: I'll pull your analytics.
- Navigate to Analytics section
- Select this month's date range
- Gather views, watch time, subscribers
- Compile revenue if monetized
- Present performance summary

Example 3: Manage Comments

User: "Review and reply to recent comments"
Claude: I'll manage the comments.
- Navigate to Comments section
- List recent comments
- Reply to selected comments
- Handle moderation if needed
- Confirm responses posted

Example 4: Update Video Details

User: "Update the description on my latest video"
Claude: I'll update that video.
- Navigate to Content section
- Find latest video
- Click edit details
- Update description
- Save changes
- Confirm updated

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to studio.youtube.com via Playwright MCP
2. Sign in with Google credentials from canifi-env
3. Handle 2FA if enabled (notify user via iMessage)
4. Verify Studio dashboard access
5. Maintain session cookies

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry Google sign-in flow
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• 2FA Required: iMessage for verification code
• Upload Failed: Check file format and size
• Processing Stuck: Wait or notify user
• Copyright Claim: Notify user of claim details
• Monetization Error: Check account status
• Analytics Delayed: Data may take 48+ hours

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new YouTube Studio features:
1. Document new dashboard elements
2. Add support for new creator tools
3. Log successful upload patterns
4. Update for Studio redesigns

Notes

• YouTube Studio for channel management only
• Video processing takes time after upload
• Analytics have 24-48 hour delay
• Monetization requires Partner Program
• Copyright system is automated
• Community guidelines affect visibility
• Premiere and scheduling are separate flows