yt-to-blog
Full content pipeline: YouTube URL → transcript → blog post → Substack draft → X/Twitter thread → vertical video clips via HeyGen AI avatar. One URL in, entire content suite out. Use when asked to: "turn this video into content", "create a content suite from this YouTube video", "write a blog from this video", "repurpose this video", or any video-to-multi-platform content request. Can run the full pipeline or individual steps.
Why use this skill?
Repurpose your YouTube videos automatically. Create blog posts, Substack drafts, Twitter threads, and AI-powered vertical video clips from one single URL.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/justinhartbiz/yt-to-blogWhat This Skill Does
The yt-to-blog skill is a high-powered content repurposing engine designed to transform a single YouTube video URL into a comprehensive multi-platform content suite. It automates the entire lifecycle of content creation: extracting transcripts, drafting blog posts, preparing Substack drafts, scheduling X/Twitter threads, and generating AI-avatar vertical video clips via HeyGen. By consolidating these disparate tasks into one unified pipeline, it eliminates hours of manual effort for creators, marketers, and social media managers.
Installation
Installation is handled through the OpenClaw hub. Use the command: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/justinhartbiz/yt-to-blog. Upon first execution, the tool will trigger a setup wizard. This requires you to have several CLI tools installed, including summarize for transcript parsing, bird for social media posting, and ffmpeg for video processing. You will also need to configure your HeyGen API key and select a custom avatar to ensure the vertical video output meets your branding standards.
Use Cases
This skill is perfect for individuals or teams looking to maximize content distribution efficiency. It is ideal for:
- Podcasters who want to convert long-form video interviews into written articles and social media snippets.
- Educators who want to distribute lecture highlights across different social channels.
- Marketing professionals building a consistent brand presence across blogging, micro-blogging, and short-form video platforms (TikTok, Reels, Shorts).
Example Prompts
- "Turn this video into a complete content suite: [YouTube URL]."
- "I need to repurpose my latest video into a technical blog post and a Twitter thread summarizing the key takeaways: [YouTube URL]."
- "Can you take this YouTube link and generate a series of vertical video clips and a draft for my Substack newsletter? [YouTube URL]"
Tips & Limitations
For the best results, ensure your source YouTube video has clear audio for accurate transcriptions. When recording your HeyGen avatar, always shoot in portrait mode to avoid quality loss during the 9:16 cropping process. Note that this skill leverages several external APIs and local CLI tools; ensure your internet connection is stable and your API keys are kept secure. While the AI generates drafts, always review the output to ensure the tone matches your personal or brand voice before hitting 'Publish'.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-justinhartbiz-yt-to-blog": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: network-access, file-write, file-read, external-api, code-execution
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