YouTube Shorts Pipeline

Automate YouTube Shorts creation from topic input to published video.

4|Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenLabor/openlabor --skill youtube-shorts-pipeline
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: YouTube Shorts Pipeline
Source: https://github.com/OpenLabor/openlabor/tree/main/skills/youtube-shorts-pipeline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenLabor/openlabor --skill youtube-shorts-pipeline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Content creators spend excessive time researching topics, scripting, assembling visuals, and uploading YouTube Shorts. This Skill automates end-to-end creation from topic input to published video, enabling faster production with consistent quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Draft: Topic research, script generation, metadata extraction, and thumbnail prompts to accelerate planning.
  • Produce: Video assembly with b-roll, AI-generated visuals, voiceover, word-level captions, and background music.
  • Upload: Publish to YouTube with hidden/private status by default, attach captions and thumbnail for ready-to-go Shorts.
  • Use Case: Scale Shorts production across multiple channels by reusing topic prompts and brand guidelines.

Quick Start

Use the YouTube Shorts Pipeline to convert a topic into a draft, produce visuals and voiceover, and publish a Short.

Frequently Asked Questions about YouTube Shorts Pipeline

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate YouTube Shorts creation from a topic to a published video?▼

To automate YouTube Shorts creation, you need an end-to-end pipeline that researches topics, generates scripts, produces visuals and voiceover, and uploads via API. This workflow handles all stages from topic input to published video.

Can I generate AI scripts and word-level captions for YouTube Shorts automatically?▼

Yes, you can generate AI scripts and word-level captions automatically through the production stage. The pipeline creates scripts during drafting and adds word-level captions during video assembly alongside AI-generated visuals and voiceover.

What is the best way to scale video production for multiple YouTube Shorts channels?▼

Scaling YouTube Shorts production across multiple channels is done by reusing topic prompts and brand guidelines within an automated pipeline. This ensures consistent quality while producing high-volume Shorts from topic inputs.

Does the YouTube Shorts automation pipeline upload videos as private or hidden by default?▼

The YouTube Shorts automation pipeline uploads videos with hidden or private status by default. It attaches captions and thumbnails during the API-based upload stage so the Short is ready to publish.

Do I need to manually assemble b-roll and background music for automated Shorts?▼

No, you do not need to manually assemble b-roll and background music. The production stage automatically handles video assembly, integrating b-roll, AI-generated visuals, voiceover, captions, and background music.