Automated YouTube Shorts Creator with yt-dlp & FFmpeg

This workflow revolutionizes YouTube Shorts production by automating the entire pipeline: it pulls video and music sources from Google Sheets pools, downloads them using yt-dlp (MP4 videos and MP3 audio with thumbnails), randomly pairs assets for variety, and processes them with FFmpeg to create professional 9:16 Shorts complete with dynamic, line-wrapped text overlays using customizable fonts like NotoSerif.

Key features include dual download pipelines to prevent duplicates, precise text formatting for optimal Shorts display, full YouTube API integration for seamless uploads with custom metadata, privacy settings, and licenses, plus comprehensive logging back to Google Sheets for paths, URLs, and timestamps. No manual editing required—generate high-volume, compliant content effortlessly.

Ideal for content creators, marketers, and agencies scaling Shorts output without creative burnout. Saves hours per video by handling sourcing, editing, uploading, and tracking. Perfect for viral trends, tutorials, or branded series; setup takes ~10 minutes with yt-dlp/FFmpeg installs, Sheets connection, and YouTube OAuth.

Benefits: Infinite combinations via random pairing, professional polish, full audit trail, and scalability for daily/weekly batches. Boost channel growth while focusing on strategy.