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YouTube Content Research Automation
Automated video idea scouting, topic research, and trend tracking for YouTube channels. Daily summaries of new videos from favorite channels with performance analysis.
Setup Time
2-3 hours
Monthly Cost
$15-30
Category
Research
Difficulty
intermediate
💰 Revenue Estimate
Indirect — grows YouTube revenue
For YouTube creators, staying on top of trends and competitors is a full-time job. This OpenClaw automation handles the research side entirely.
What It Does
- Video Scouting: Monitors competitor channels for new uploads
- Trend Detection: Identifies rising topics in your niche
- Performance Tracking: Tracks view counts, engagement rates, growth
- Idea Generation: Suggests video ideas based on trending topics
- Daily Digest: Morning summary of relevant new content
Daily Report Includes
- New videos from tracked channels (with stats)
- Trending topics in your category
- Suggested video ideas with estimated potential
- Gaps in content that competitors haven't covered
- Optimal posting times based on audience data
How to Use It
1. Configure a list of YouTube channels to monitor
2. Define your niche keywords and topics
3. Set daily report delivery time
4. Review suggestions and pick winners
5. Iterate on what performs best
For YouTube Growth
Consistency and topic selection are the two biggest factors in YouTube growth. This automation ensures you never run out of ideas and always know what's trending.
Requirements
- Always-on machine
- Claude API Key
- YouTube Data API Key
Source
youtubecontent-researchtrendsvideoautomation