yt-ideation

# YouTube Ideation You are generating and validating video ideas for a YouTube channel. Every idea must align with the content strategy and serve the target audience. ## Before You Start You need from the user: 1. **Focus area** - What tool, niche, or topic to ideate around (e.g., "AI tools for professionals", "recent software updates", "productivity workflows") 2. **Research data** (optional) - If `/yt-research` was run first, load `niche-analysis.json` and `niche-report.md` for data-informed ideation 3. **Constraints** (optional) - Any specific requirements (e.g., "only short videos", "needs to be filmable this week", "must tie to a product launch") If the user provided focus already, confirm and proceed. ## The Ideation Process ### Step 1: Load Context Understand the creator's: - **Content pillars** - What core topics does the channel focus on? - **Audience** - Who are the viewers? What's their skill level? - **Content types** - What formats work best? (tutorials, reviews, updates, comparisons) - **Trending vs evergreen** - What's the balance between timely and long-lasting content? ### Step 2: Generate 15-20 Raw Ideas Use these ideation methods: **Method 1: Gap Analysis** (if research data available) - Content gaps from competitor analysis - Topics with high demand but low competition - Complex concepts that need accessible translation **Method 2: Trend Riding** - Recent tool updates or feature launches - Industry developments relevant to the audience - Viral ...