YouTube Topic Researcher FAQs

Question 1

How many competitors does the skill analyze?

Accepted Answer

The skill filters and analyzes 5-8 top-performing, recent videos to provide a concise yet comprehensive view of the competitive landscape without overwhelming you with data.

Question 2

Can this skill access my own YouTube channel data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it uses the YouTube Analytics MCP to search your previous videos and metrics to ensure your new content differentiates itself from what you've already published.

Question 3

Does this skill generate video scripts or titles?

Accepted Answer

No, this skill focuses exclusively on the pure research phase. It identifies opportunities and strategic insights which can then be used by other skills to generate titles, hooks, or scripts.

Question 4

Where are the research findings saved?

Accepted Answer

All insights are automatically documented in a research.md file within a structured directory at ./youtube/episode/[topic_name]/ for easy access during the planning phase.

Question 5

What are 'Content Gaps' in the research output?

Accepted Answer

Content gaps are underexplored or missing sub-topics that have high audience demand but little competition, rated on a 3-star scale to help you prioritize your focus.

YouTube Topic Researcher

Key Features

Use Cases

YouTube Topic Researcher

Key Features

Use Cases