Does it support custom video thumbnails?

Yes, you can specify a path to a local image using the --thumbnail option to set a custom cover image during the upload process.

How does the YouTube Uploader handle authentication?

The skill uses a standard OAuth2 flow. Running the --auth command opens a secure Google login in your browser to grant permissions, saving a local token for future sessions.

What is the daily upload limit for this tool?

Upload limits are governed by the YouTube Data API quota. A default Google Cloud project typically provides 10,000 units, allowing for approximately 6-10 video uploads per day.

Can I test my upload settings without actually posting a video?

Absolutely. Use the --dry-run flag to preview exactly what metadata will be sent to YouTube without performing the actual file upload.

Can I use this skill to upload YouTube Shorts?

Yes, by including the --short flag, the uploader optimizes the metadata and processing specifically for vertical YouTube Shorts.

YouTube Video Uploader

Name: YouTube Video Uploader
Author: aviz85

byaviz85

•

Social Media Management

Uploads videos and Shorts to YouTube with full control over metadata, privacy settings, and channel optimization.

About

The YouTube Video Uploader skill streamlines the video publishing process by providing a direct interface to the YouTube Data API v3 within your development environment. It enables users to programmatically manage video titles, descriptions, tags, and category IDs, while offering specialized support for YouTube Shorts and custom thumbnails. Designed for developers and content creators, this skill simplifies the complex OAuth2 authentication flow and provides a robust CLI for batch processing, making it ideal for automating content distribution and maintaining consistent video metadata across a channel.

Key Features

Comprehensive metadata control including tags, categories, and descriptions
Secure OAuth2 authentication with automatic token refresh
Dry-run mode to validate metadata before consuming API quota
Native support for YouTube Shorts with vertical video optimization
Playlist integration and custom thumbnail support
11 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Batch uploading marketing content and promotional Shorts
Automating the publication of technical tutorials and coding walkthroughs
Integrating video publishing into automated CI/CD or content generation pipelines

About

Key Features

Comprehensive metadata control including tags, categories, and descriptions
Secure OAuth2 authentication with automatic token refresh
Dry-run mode to validate metadata before consuming API quota
Native support for YouTube Shorts with vertical video optimization
Playlist integration and custom thumbnail support
11 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Batch uploading marketing content and promotional Shorts
Automating the publication of technical tutorials and coding walkthroughs
Integrating video publishing into automated CI/CD or content generation pipelines