YouTube Video Idea Scorer

What it does

Runs two research passes — evergreen (keyword + competitor analysis) and timely (fast-rising competitor videos) — to surface video ideas. Scores each idea on a four-factor matrix using only real, sourced data, then recommends make/watch/skip so a human picks what to produce.

When to use it

• You need a steady pipeline of vetted video ideas instead of brainstorming blind
• You want to catch a trending topic early while it's still rising
• You manage content strategy for a channel and need a consistent scoring method

Steps

1. Run evergreen research: keyword volume plus top-performing 'unicorn' competitor videos
2. Run timely research: videos gaining unusually fast views/engagement right now
3. Compile candidate ideas with their sourced data points
4. Score each on opportunity, ranking likelihood, trend strength, and fit to the channel
5. Label each idea make / watch / skip with the reasoning shown
6. Hand the ranked list to the creator for final selection before any script work starts

The skill

---
name: youtube-video-idea-scorer
description: Score long-form YouTube video ideas on opportunity, ranking chance, trend, and content fit, then label each as make, watch, or skip.
---

# YouTube Video Idea Scorer

## 1. Overview
Runs two research passes — evergreen (keyword + competitor analysis) and timely (fast-rising competitor videos) — to surface video ideas. Scores each idea on a four-factor matrix using only real, sourced data, then recommends make/watch/skip so a human picks what to produce.

## 2. When to Use
- You need a steady pipeline of vetted video ideas instead of brainstorming blind
- You want to catch a trending topic early while it's still rising
- You manage content strategy for a channel and need a consistent scoring method

## 3. Steps
1. Run evergreen research: keyword volume plus top-performing 'unicorn' competitor videos
2. Run timely research: videos gaining unusually fast views/engagement right now
3. Compile candidate ideas with their sourced data points
4. Score each on opportunity, ranking likelihood, trend strength, and fit to the channel
5. Label each idea make / watch / skip with the reasoning shown
6. Hand the ranked list to the creator for final selection before any script work starts

## 4. GoHighLevel Angle
Apply this inside GoHighLevel workflows (funnels, automations, or client reporting) wherever the same task recurs for an agency or client account.

## 5. Safety Rules
- Always produce a draft first; never send, publish, or spend money without explicit human approval.
- Never invent data, metrics, or results — use only what is confirmed or clearly label estimates.
- Never paste API keys, tokens, or passwords into chat; reference secrets by name from a secure store.

For Claude Code, save it as ~/.claude/skills/youtube-video-idea-scorer/SKILL.md. In Cursor, ChatGPT or another assistant, paste it as project instructions.