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yt-retention-editing
Create retention-focused editing plans and review existing videos for pacing, pattern interrupts, and re-hook placement.
Build editing plans and review existing videos through the lens of viewer retention. Editing is not about making videos look nice -- it is about keeping viewers watching. Every cut, text overlay, zoom, and B-roll insert is a retention decision. A well-edited video can double average view duration without changing any content.
What it needs
- script_or_outline — Existing script from yt-script-structure (preferred) or rough outline
- video_title — Video title for context and hook alignment
- format — Talking head, screen share, hybrid, B-roll heavy
- target_length — Target video length (default 8-12 min)
- editor_context — self-edit or external-editor (changes detail level)
- video_url_or_file — YouTube URL, local video file path, or transcript/description of the video
- retention_data — Retention curve description or analytics data (front-loaded drop, steady decline, mid-video cliff, etc.)
- current_editing_style — Current editing approach (jump cuts, smooth transitions, minimal, heavy effects)
What you get
- Retention diagnosis with specific timestamp recommendations and priority fixes
- Timestamp-based edit list with pacing, pattern interrupts, music direction, text overlays, and B-roll needs
Ask it like this
- editing plan
- edit for retention
- pattern interrupts
- pacing guide
- my videos lose viewers in the middle
- editing notes
- retention editing
- how should I edit this