Youtube Video Analyst
Deconstruct a YouTube video into hooks, retention beats, and emotional arcs so you can replicate viral structure in your own founder or product content.
Overview
youtube-video-analyst is an agent skill most often used in Grow (also Launch distribution, Grow lifecycle) that forensically deconstructs YouTube videos into hooks, structure, and retention patterns for creators.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/shipshitdev/library --skill youtube-video-analystWhat is this skill?
- 11-section viral content deconstruction framework referenced in package metadata
- Hook architecture checklist: primary hook, hook types, secondary hooks, fill-in-blank templates
- Structural blueprint: PAS, Story-Lesson-CTA, beat maps, pacing and section time percentages
- Retention mechanics catalog: open loops, pattern interrupts, curiosity gaps, payoff mapping
- Emotional engineering and storytelling layers plus linguistic power-phrase extraction
- 6 checklist areas in readme excerpt (hook through linguistic patterns)
Adoption & trust: 975 installs on skills.sh; 25 GitHub stars; 2/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
You watch high-performing videos but cannot translate them into repeatable hooks, beats, and retention tactics for your channel.
Who is it for?
Indie founders and solo creators running YouTube for distribution who want structured teardowns before scripting.
Skip if: Builders with no video channel who only need landing-page copy or pure SEO technical audits.
When should I use this skill?
When you need forensic-level deconstruction of a YouTube video to extract viral formulas, hooks, and retention mechanics.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You receive a checklist-driven breakdown—hooks, beat map, retention loops, and linguistic patterns—you can template for your next recording.
- Hook architecture worksheet
- Beat map with time percentages
- Retention and emotional arc notes
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Spans multiple journey phases - primary shelf plus alternate fits below.
Canonical shelf is Grow → content because the framework optimizes ongoing content compounding, though the same analysis informs launch distribution planning. Content subphase matches forensic video deconstruction for creators, not app-store ASO or paid ads setup.
Where it fits
Before recording a product launch explainer, tear down three competitor videos for hook types and beat maps.
After a video underperforms, catalog open loops and payoff timing against the checklist.
Map emotional arc and identity hooks to align serial content with your indie builder brand.
How it compares
Use instead of generic ‘summarize this video’ chat when you need viral-structure checklists, not a one-paragraph recap.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is youtube-video-analyst for?
Solo creators and indie devs who publish or plan YouTube content and want forensic hook, retention, and storytelling analysis.
When should I use youtube-video-analyst?
Use it in Grow → content when iterating videos; in Launch → distribution when planning a launch hero video; and in Grow → lifecycle when auditing why retention dropped mid-video.
Is youtube-video-analyst safe to install?
It is an analysis framework; review the Security Audits panel on this Prism page and avoid pasting private or licensed footage you are not allowed to process.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Youtube Video Analyst
{ "name": "youtube-video-analyst", "version": "1.0.0", "description": "Forensic-level deconstruction of YouTube videos to extract viral formulas, hooks, retention mechanic", "author": { "name": "Ship Shit Dev", "email": "hello@shipshit.dev", "url": "https://github.com/shipshitdev" }, "license": "MIT", "skills": "." } # Viral Video Analysis Framework Quick reference for the 11-section viral content deconstruction. --- ## Analysis Checklist ### 1. Hook Architecture - [ ] Primary hook extracted (first 3-8 seconds) - [ ] Hook type identified (curiosity gap, pattern interrupt, bold claim, controversy, story loop, identity trigger) - [ ] Secondary hooks cataloged with timestamps - [ ] Fill-in-blank templates created ### 2. Structural Blueprint - [ ] Content framework identified (PAS, Story-Lesson-CTA, List-Depth-Summary, etc.) - [ ] Beat map complete (all transition points) - [ ] Pacing pattern analyzed - [ ] Section breakdown with time percentages ### 3. Retention Mechanics - [ ] Open loops cataloged - [ ] Pattern interrupts listed - [ ] Curiosity gaps identified - [ ] Payoff points mapped ### 4. Emotional Engineering - [ ] Emotional arc graphed - [ ] Trigger words extracted - [ ] Identity hooks found - [ ] Us vs. Them dynamics noted ### 5. Storytelling Elements - [ ] Narrative framework identified - [ ] Character positioning analyzed - [ ] Conflict/stakes mapped - [ ] Specificity anchors listed ### 6. Linguistic Patterns - [ ] Power phrases extracted - [ ] Sentence rhythm analyzed - [ ] Repetition techniques noted - [ ] Conversational triggers mapped ### 7. Algorithm Signals - [ ] Watch time optimizers found - [ ] Engagement bait identified - [ ] Share/save triggers noted - [ ] Subscribe hooks analyzed ### 8. CTA Architecture - [ ] Primary CTA mapped - [ ] Soft CTAs throughout noted - [ ] Timing analyzed - [ ] Value exchange defined ### 9. Viral Coefficient - [ ] Shareability scored (1-10) - [ ] Comment bait density measured - [ ] Controversy calibration assessed - [ ] Crossover potential evaluated ### 10. Reusable Templates - [ ] Opening hook templates (3 variations) - [ ] Section templates with blanks - [ ] Transition phrase library - [ ] CTA templates ### 11. Implementation Playbook - [ ] Top 10 steal-this elements - [ ] Niche adaptation guide - [ ] Common mistakes listed - [ ] A/B test suggestions --- ## Hook Types Reference | Type | Description | Example Pattern | |------|-------------|-----------------| | **Curiosity Gap** | Creates information deficit | "The one thing nobody tells you about..." | | **Pattern Interrupt** | Breaks expectations | "Forget everything you know about..." | | **Bold Claim** | Makes audacious statement | "This changed my entire business in 30 days" | | **Controversy** | Challenges consensus | "Why [popular thing] is actually wrong" | | **Story Loop** | Opens narrative | "Last week, something happened that..." | | **Identity Trigger** | Speaks to who viewer is | "If you're a [type of person], this is for you" | --- ## Content Framework Templates ### Problem-Agitate-Solve (PAS) ``` [PROBLEM]: State the pain point [AGITATE]: Make it worse, show consequences [SOLVE]: Present your solution ``` ### Story-Lesson-CTA ``` [STORY]: Personal narrative or case study [LESSON]: Key takeaway or insight [CTA]: What viewer should do next ``` ### List-Depth-Summary ``` [LIST]: Introduce N items/tips/strategies [DEPTH]: Deep dive on each [SUMMARY]: Recap + action step ``` ### Before-After-Bridge ``` [BEFORE]: Current painful state [AFTER]: Desired future state [BRIDGE]: How to get there ``` --- ## Emotional Arc Patterns ### The Rollercoaster ``` Hope → Tension → Relief → Excitement → Action ``` ### The Build-Up ``` Curiosity → Anticipation → Revelation → Satisfaction ``` ### The Transformation ``` Pain → Struggle → Breakthrough → Triumph ``` --- ## Power Phrase Templates ### Opening Hooks - "Here's what [experts/nobody] won't tell you about