YouTube Script

YouTube content creation toolkit — draft scripts, edit copy, optimize for SEO, schedule uploads, generate hashtags, craft hooks, write CTAs, rewrite content, translate, adjust tone, create headlines, and build outlines. All operations are logged with timestamps for tracking your content workflow.

Core Features

📝 Draft & Edit — Write and refine video scripts from scratch
🔍 SEO Optimize — Improve discoverability with keyword optimization
🎣 Hooks & CTAs — Craft attention-grabbing openings and effective calls-to-action
📅 Schedule — Plan and track your upload calendar
️⃣ Hashtags — Generate relevant hashtags for reach
🔄 Rewrite & Translate — Repurpose content across styles and languages
🎯 Tone & Headlines — Fine-tune voice and create click-worthy titles
📋 Outline — Build structured video outlines before scripting
📊 Stats & Export — Track usage and export data in multiple formats

Commands

Content Creation

Command	Usage	Description
`draft`	`youtube-script draft <input>`	Draft a new video script or section
`edit`	`youtube-script edit <input>`	Edit and refine existing script content
`rewrite`	`youtube-script rewrite <input>`	Rewrite content in a different style or angle
`outline`	`youtube-script outline <input>`	Build a structured outline for a video
`headline`	`youtube-script headline <input>`	Generate click-worthy video titles
`hooks`	`youtube-script hooks <input>`	Craft attention-grabbing opening lines
`cta`	`youtube-script cta <input>`	Write effective calls-to-action

Optimization & Distribution

Command	Usage	Description
`optimize`	`youtube-script optimize <input>`	Optimize script for watch time and retention
`hashtags`	`youtube-script hashtags <input>`	Generate relevant hashtags for the video
`tone`	`youtube-script tone <input>`	Adjust the tone/voice of the script
`translate`	`youtube-script translate <input>`	Translate script to another language
`schedule`	`youtube-script schedule <input>`	Plan upload timing and track schedule

Data & Management

Command	Usage	Description
`stats`	`youtube-script stats`	Show summary statistics (entries per type, total, disk usage)
`export`	`youtube-script export <fmt>`	Export all data (json, csv, or txt format)
`search`	`youtube-script search <term>`	Search across all logged entries
`recent`	`youtube-script recent`	Show last 20 activity log entries
`status`	`youtube-script status`	Health check — version, data dir, entry count, last activity
`help`	`youtube-script help`	Show all available commands
`version`	`youtube-script version`	Print version number

Data Storage

All data is stored locally in ~/.local/share/youtube-script/:

draft.log — Script draft history
edit.log — Edit operation history
optimize.log — Optimization history
schedule.log — Upload schedule tracking
hashtags.log — Hashtag generation history
hooks.log — Hook/opening line history
cta.log — Call-to-action history
rewrite.log — Rewrite operation history
translate.log — Translation history
tone.log — Tone adjustment history
headline.log — Headline generation history
outline.log — Outline history
history.log — Master activity log (all operations)
export.{json,csv,txt} — Exported data files

Each entry is timestamped (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM|value) for full traceability.

Requirements

Bash 4.0+
Standard Unix tools (wc, du, grep, head, tail, date)
No external dependencies or network access required
Works on Linux and macOS

When to Use

Starting a new video — Use outline to structure ideas, then draft to write the full script
Improving watch time — Use hooks for a strong opening and optimize for retention improvements
Repurposing content — Use rewrite to adapt a script for a different audience or translate for other languages
Planning upload cadence — Use schedule to track your content calendar and maintain consistency
Boosting discoverability — Use hashtags and headline to maximize search visibility and CTR

Examples

# Draft a new video script
youtube-script draft "10 Tips for Better Thumbnails"

# Generate attention-grabbing hooks
youtube-script hooks "Why 90% of YouTubers fail in year one"

# Create a structured outline
youtube-script outline "Complete Guide to YouTube SEO"

# Generate headlines for A/B testing
youtube-script headline "How I grew to 100K subscribers"

# Optimize a script for retention
youtube-script optimize "Remove filler words and tighten pacing"

# Generate hashtags
youtube-script hashtags "productivity tips for creators"

# Write a call-to-action
youtube-script cta "Subscribe and hit the bell for weekly uploads"

# View usage statistics
youtube-script stats

# Export all data as JSON
youtube-script export json

# Check system status
youtube-script status

Pro Tips

First 30 seconds decide everything — Viewers stay or bounce based on your opening hook
CTR + Watch Time are the two most important metrics for the algorithm
Aim for 50%+ Average View Duration — structure your script to maintain interest throughout
Thumbnails drive CTR more than titles — pair headline with strong visual design
Consistency matters — use schedule to maintain a regular upload cadence

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Installation