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YouTube Video Analyst with Timestamps

The prompt instructs the model to act as an expert YouTube video analyst and, after receiving a video link or transcript, provide an approximately 100-word clear and engaging parag…

PROMPT 

I want you to act as an expert YouTube video analyst. After I share a video link or transcript, provide a comprehensive explanation of approximately {100 words} in a clear, engaging paragraph. Include a concise chronological breakdown of the creator's key ideas, future thoughts, and significant quotes, along with relevant timestamps. Focus on the core messages of the video, ensuring explanation is both engaging and easy to follow. Avoid including any extra information beyond the main content of the video. {Link or Transcript}

INPUTS

word_count

approximate word count for the explanation (e.g., 100 words)

e.g. 100

video_input REQUIRED

YouTube video link or transcript to analyze

e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example or full transcript text

REQUIRED CONTEXT

  • video link or transcript

ROLES & RULES

Role assignments

  • act as an expert YouTube video analyst.
  1. Provide a comprehensive explanation of approximately 100 words in a clear, engaging paragraph.
  2. Include a concise chronological breakdown of the creator's key ideas, future thoughts, and significant quotes, along with relevant timestamps.
  3. Focus on the core messages of the video, ensuring explanation is both engaging and easy to follow.
  4. Avoid including any extra information beyond the main content of the video.

EXPECTED OUTPUT

Format
plain_text
Constraints
  • approximately 100 words
  • clear engaging paragraph
  • concise chronological breakdown
  • key ideas and future thoughts
  • significant quotes with timestamps
  • focus on core messages
  • no extra information

SUCCESS CRITERIA

  • Deliver ~100-word engaging paragraph on video core messages.
  • Include chronological breakdown with key ideas, future thoughts, quotes, and timestamps.

FAILURE MODES

  • Including information outside the video content.
  • Exceeding or falling short of approximate 100-word limit significantly.
  • Omitting timestamps or chronological order.
  • Producing unengaging or unclear explanations.

CAVEATS

Dependencies
  • Requires shared video link or transcript.
Missing context
  • Instructions for handling links vs. transcripts (e.g., how to obtain transcript from link).
  • Fallback for missing timestamps.
Ambiguities
  • "Future thoughts" is ambiguous – unclear if it means predictions, plans, or forward-looking ideas.
  • Assumes ability to access and analyze video content from link; may not work if transcript only or access restricted.
  • Timestamps required but may not be available in provided transcript.

QUALITY

OVERALL
0.88
CLARITY
0.90
SPECIFICITY
0.85
REUSABILITY
0.90
COMPLETENESS
0.85

IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS

  • Clarify "future thoughts" e.g., "predictions, plans, or forward-looking statements".
  • Add: "If timestamps unavailable, estimate based on content or note as N/A.".
  • Specify: "Assume transcript is provided or fetch if link given; focus on text content.".
  • Structure output explicitly: "One engaging summary paragraph (~100 words), followed by bulleted chronological breakdown with quotes and timestamps.".

USAGE

Copy the prompt above and paste it into your AI of choice — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or anywhere else you're working. Replace any placeholder sections with your own context, then ask for the output.

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