youtube-uploader

Q: How do I install youtube-uploader?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/aviz85/claude-skills-library --skill youtube-uploader in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/youtube-uploader/ (personal) or .claude/skills/youtube-uploader/ (project).

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Upload videos to YouTube with title, description, tags. Use for: youtube upload, publish video, share on youtube.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/aviz85/claude-skills-library --skill youtube-uploader

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads youtube-uploader automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

YouTube Uploader

First time? If setup_complete: false above, run ./SETUP.md first, then set setup_complete: true.

Upload videos to YouTube with full metadata control.

Quick Start

cd ~/.claude/skills/youtube-uploader/scripts

# First time: authenticate
npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts --auth

# Upload video
npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts \
  --video /path/to/video.mp4 \
  --title "My Awesome Video" \
  --description "Check out this amazing content!" \
  --tags "tech,ai,tutorial" \
  --privacy unlisted

# Upload as YouTube Short (vertical video)
npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts \
  --video /path/to/short.mp4 \
  --title "Quick Tip #Shorts" \
  --description "A quick tip for you!" \
  --privacy public \
  --short

Options

Option	Short	Description
`--video`	`-v`	Video file path (required)
`--title`	`-t`	Video title (required)
`--description`	`-d`	Video description
`--tags`		Comma-separated tags
`--privacy`	`-p`	Privacy: public, unlisted, private (default: unlisted)
`--category`	`-c`	Category ID (default: 22 = People & Blogs)
`--thumbnail`		Custom thumbnail image path
`--playlist`		Add to playlist ID
`--short`		Mark as YouTube Short
`--auth`		Run OAuth2 authentication flow
`--dry-run`		Preview without uploading

Category IDs

ID	Category
1	Film & Animation
2	Autos & Vehicles
10	Music
15	Pets & Animals
17	Sports
19	Travel & Events
20	Gaming
22	People & Blogs
23	Comedy
24	Entertainment
25	News & Politics
26	Howto & Style
27	Education
28	Science & Technology

Authentication

First-time setup requires OAuth2 authentication:

Run npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts --auth
Browser opens Google login
Grant permissions to upload videos
Token is saved to .youtube-token.json

Token refreshes automatically. Re-run --auth if expired.

Environment

Create scripts/.env:

YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id
YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret

Get credentials from Google Cloud Console:

Create project at console.cloud.google.com
Enable YouTube Data API v3
Create OAuth2 credentials (Desktop app)
Download and extract client_id & client_secret

Examples

Upload Tutorial Video

npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts \
  -v tutorial.mp4 \
  -t "How to Use Claude Code - Complete Guide" \
  -d "Learn everything about Claude Code in this comprehensive tutorial.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Getting Started
05:00 Advanced Features

#ClaudeCode #AI #Tutorial" \
  --tags "claude code,ai,tutorial,anthropic,coding" \
  --category 28 \
  --privacy public

Upload YouTube Short

npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts \
  -v short_video.mp4 \
  -t "Mind-blowing AI trick! #Shorts" \
  -d "This will change how you work! #AI #Tech" \
  --privacy public \
  --short

Upload to Playlist

npx ts-node youtube-upload.ts \
  -v episode5.mp4 \
  -t "Podcast Episode 5" \
  --playlist PLxxxxxxxxxxxxxx \
  --privacy unlisted

Output

On success, returns:

Video ID
Video URL (https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID)
Status

Limitations

Max file size: 256GB (YouTube limit)
Supported formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GP, MPEG
Daily upload quota: 10,000 units (typically ~6 videos/day)
Title max: 100 characters
Description max: 5,000 characters
Tags max: 500 characters total

FAQ

What does the youtube-uploader skill do?

Upload videos to YouTube with title, description, tags. Use for: youtube upload, publish video, share on youtube.

How do I install youtube-uploader?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/aviz85/claude-skills-library --skill youtube-uploader in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/youtube-uploader/ (personal) or .claude/skills/youtube-uploader/ (project).

Which AI agents can use youtube-uploader?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is youtube-uploader safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains youtube-uploader?

It is published by aviz85 in aviz85/claude-skills-library. It has 531 recorded installs.

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