Video Title Thumbnail Hook Checker
Analyzes video titles & thumbnails for clickability and engagement potential using proven hook strategies.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add video-title-thumbnail-hook-checker npx -- -y @trustedskills/video-title-thumbnail-hook-checker
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"video-title-thumbnail-hook-checker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/video-title-thumbnail-hook-checker"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill analyzes YouTube video titles and thumbnails to determine if they are likely to attract viewers. It assesses the "hook" – the element that grabs attention – based on common patterns associated with successful videos. The tool provides feedback on how well a title and thumbnail work together to entice clicks, helping creators optimize their content for better performance.
When to use it
- Content planning: Before publishing a video, evaluate potential titles and thumbnails using the skill to predict audience engagement.
- A/B testing analysis: Compare different title/thumbnail combinations after A/B tests to understand which performs best.
- Competitive analysis: Analyze successful videos in your niche to identify effective hook strategies.
- Content improvement: If a video isn't performing as expected, use the skill to diagnose potential issues with its presentation.
Key capabilities
- Analyzes YouTube video titles for "hook" effectiveness.
- Evaluates thumbnails based on visual appeal and relevance to the title.
- Provides feedback on the synergy between title and thumbnail.
- Identifies common patterns in successful video presentations.
Example prompts
- “Analyze this YouTube video: [video URL]”
- "Evaluate the hook of this title and thumbnail combination: Title - '[Title]', Thumbnail - [Thumbnail URL]"
- "Give me feedback on how to improve the hook for a video about [topic]."
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on the quality of the YouTube video URL or image provided. It is best suited for videos with clear and concise titles and visually appealing thumbnails.
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