Write a YouTube description with chapters and links
YouTube shows only the first lines of a description before “more”, and chapters need a specific timestamp format. You will write a summary that front-loads the value, real chapters starting at 0:00, and links — then check the format automatically.
You will practise
- Front-loading the first 150 characters
- Formatting chapters YouTube recognises
- Using search phrases naturally
1Brief
Specific answers make better results — with or without AI.
2Make
Pick a route. The template gives you a structure with
[[blanks]]to fill in yourself. Your own key drafts it for you — then you still check it.See the exact prompt — copy it into any AI chat you already use
3Check
The same rules run on every draft, human or AI. Most first drafts fail something — that is the point.
4Improve
Fix one item at a time, then check again. Notice which fixes made it better — that is the skill.
- Run the check first.
5Ship
Use it for real: send it, post it or save it. Record what happened — that is your evidence of learning.
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Pro moves
- Chapters need at least three timestamps, starting at 0:00.
- Write for the viewer, not the algorithm.
- Pin a comment with the most important link.
Questions people ask
How do YouTube chapters work?
Add a list of timestamps starting at 0:00 in the description, with at least three chapters, each at least 10 seconds long. YouTube turns them into chapters automatically.
Do hashtags help on YouTube?
A few relevant hashtags can help discovery. YouTube may ignore hashtags if there are too many.
Do I need an AI key to use this?
No. The guided template teaches the same skill with no AI at all. If you add your own free key (Groq, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, Mistral or Cerebras), the tool can also draft and revise. The key stays in your browser and requests go straight to that provider.
Where is my work saved?
In this browser only (local storage), until you copy or download it. Nothing you type is sent to Open Practice.