vidIQ

vidiq-channel-audit

Audit an authorized YouTube channel's last 30, 60, or 90 days with private vidIQ analytics (views, watch time, subscribers, format mix, top videos), then prioritize improvements. Use when asked 'analyze, audit, or review my YouTube channel', 'is my channel doing well', 'why are my views or subscribers dropping', or 'monthly channel report'. Whole-channel only; one new upload is vidiq-new-upload-review.

vidiq-comment-insights

Mine YouTube comments for what viewers ask, want, and object to, with identities removed, then turn it into hooks, titles, FAQs, or script angles, and draft replies. Use when asked 'what do my viewers want', 'summarize or analyze the comments on this video', 'what is my niche's audience asking for', 'does this idea resonate', or 'reply to this comment'.

vidiq-competitor-watchlist

Find and manage the competitor channels tracked in vidIQ for an authorized YouTube channel, adding or removing channels only after explicit approval. Use when asked 'who are my competitors', 'youtube competitor analysis', 'find channels like mine', 'channels similar to [channel]', or 'clean up my competitor list'.

vidiq-get-started

Set up, verify, or troubleshoot vidIQ MCP and pick a first workflow. Use when asked to connect vidIQ or a YouTube channel, 'is vidIQ connected', 'which channel is linked', 'check my credits', or when vidIQ tools are missing, a call returns 401, 403, or verification errors, credits run out, or a thumbnail, watch, or script job is stuck. Not for creator research.

vidiq-new-upload-review

Triage a just-published YouTube video or Short against the channel's own curve at the same publication age and decide whether to wait, investigate, or change packaging. Use when a creator says 'I just uploaded', 'my new video is not getting views or impressions', 'is my latest video flopping', 'my Shorts are getting 0 views', or 'should I change the thumbnail or title'.

vidiq-next-video-planner

Rank what an authorized YouTube creator should publish next from their own analytics plus live search demand, audience requests, trends, and competitor gaps. Use when asked 'what should my next video be', 'what should I post on YouTube to grow', or 'rank these ideas for my channel'. Needs the creator's own channel; for ideas from breakout videos in any niche use vidiq-video-ideas.

vidiq-packaging-studio

Write, score, compare, and improve YouTube titles and thumbnails, and optionally a script, for an idea, script, reference video, or underperforming video. Use whenever a creator asks for titles or thumbnails, even a quick list; vidIQ scoring improves them. Triggers include 'title ideas', 'rewrite my title', 'thumbnail ideas', 'make or refine a thumbnail', 'which title is better', 'A/B test these titles or thumbnails', 'why didn't this video get clicks', or 'write a script for this video'.

vidiq-retention-analysis

Find where and why viewers leave an authorized YouTube video using vidIQ audience-retention analytics, the transcript, watched scenes when available, and comments. Use when asked about 'audience retention', 'watch time', 'where people drop off', 'my intro or hook loses viewers', or 'average view duration is low', or for pacing and structure advice on one video.

vidiq-shorts-inspiration

Find original YouTube Shorts ideas by studying what is breaking out on Instagram Reels and TikTok, then adapting the hook, pacing, format, and payoff. Use when asked for 'Shorts ideas', 'how to go viral on Shorts', 'viral TikTok or Reels formats I can use', 'what's working on TikTok in [niche]', or 'how are my Reels doing'.

vidiq-trend-radar

Judge YouTube trends by urgency, durability, saturation, and accessibility to smaller channels using live vidIQ data. Use when asked 'what's trending on YouTube today', 'trending topics in [niche] this week', 'is this trend worth a video', or 'should I jump on this now or is it too late'. Classifies topics as urgent, durable, mature, or misleading.

vidiq-video-breakdown

Analyze any public YouTube video from a URL or ID, covering view history and velocity, title and thumbnail changes, transcript hooks and structure, comment themes, similar videos, and estimated earnings. Use when asked 'analyze this video', 'why did this video go viral', 'break down this competitor's video', 'summarize this YouTube video', or 'how much did this video earn'. No channel authorization needed.

vidiq-video-ideas

Find original YouTube video ideas from outlier videos overperforming right now in the creator's niche and adjacent niches. Use when asked for 'video ideas', 'content ideas', 'what's working in my niche', 'videos breaking out', or '10 ideas for a [niche] channel'. Returns concept cards for packaging. For a ranked choice based on the creator's own analytics use vidiq-next-video-planner.