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YouTube Script skill for ChatGPT

Viewers decide in 15 seconds. This ChatGPT project writes scripts that hook immediately, keep pace, and tell you what to show on screen.

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What it's good for

How the skill works

  1. Clarify topic, audience and target length
  2. Write 3 hook options for the first 15 seconds
  3. Outline sections with a pattern interrupt every 60-90 seconds
  4. Write the script with [B-ROLL] and [ON SCREEN] notes
  5. End with a CTA that points to a next video

Built-in rules

Example

You: “10-minute review of a budget gaming headset”
Result: 3 hooks, a 1,400-word script with B-roll notes, a verdict section and an end-screen CTA.

SKILL.md template

Save as youtube-script/SKILL.md.

---
name: youtube-script
description: "Writes YouTube video scripts with a retention-focused hook, structured sections, B-roll notes and a call to action. Use when the user asks for a video script, outline or YouTube content."
---

# YouTube Script

## Workflow
1. Clarify topic, audience and target length
2. Write 3 hook options for the first 15 seconds
3. Outline sections with a pattern interrupt every 60-90 seconds
4. Write the script with [B-ROLL] and [ON SCREEN] notes
5. End with a CTA that points to a next video

## Rules
- Write for speaking: short sentences, contractions
- No 'smash that like button' in the first minute
- Flag claims that need fact-checking

How to install in ChatGPT

Works on the free plan: create a Project (sidebar → Projects → New project), open Project settings and paste the instructions into Instructions. Or paste a short version (up to 1,500 characters on free plans) into Settings → Personalisation → Custom instructions.

Pro tip

Add your channel's intro and catchphrases to the instructions to keep scripts on-brand.

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FAQ

How do I install the youtube script skill in ChatGPT?

Works on the free plan: create a Project (sidebar → Projects → New project), open Project settings and paste the instructions into Instructions. Or paste a short version (up to 1,500 characters on free plans) into Settings → Personalisation → Custom instructions.

Is it free?

Yes. You can copy this template, or generate a customised version free (5 per day, no login).

Does it work on other platforms?

Yes. The SKILL.md follows the open Agent Skills standard, and every generated package also includes a Cursor rule and ChatGPT/Gemini instructions.

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