Feature
YouTube to Article
Convert YouTube videos into articles with transcripts, screenshots, and comments. Monitor channels to auto-generate articles when new videos drop.
Turn videos into written content
YouTube to Article transforms video content into well-structured written articles. Extract transcripts automatically, pull relevant comments for social proof, and capture the perfect screenshots to illustrate key points.
Whether you're repurposing your own video content or creating articles about trending videos in your niche, this feature handles the heavy lifting of content extraction while your AI workflow crafts engaging written pieces.
The AI analyzes video content to select the most relevant screenshots at key timestamps, ensuring your articles have compelling visuals that match the written content.
Key Capabilities
- Automatic transcript extraction
- Comment fetching (YouTube API)
- AI-selected screenshot timestamps
- Video embedding in articles
- Batch processing for multiple videos
- Video metadata (title, views, duration)
- Timestamp-based content structuring
- Channel monitoring (auto-detect uploads)
- Video type filter (Shorts / long-form)
- Keyword include/exclude filters
Use Cases
Repurpose video everywhere
Content Repurposing
Turn your YouTube videos into blog posts that rank in Google and reach audiences who prefer reading over watching.
Tutorial Documentation
Convert tutorial videos into step-by-step written guides with screenshots at each key step.
Video Summaries
Create summary articles of long-form video content, podcasts, or livestreams for quick consumption.
News Coverage
Write articles covering trending videos, creator announcements, or viral content in your niche.
Product Reviews
Transform video reviews into written reviews with embedded video and key screenshots.
Accessibility
Make video content accessible to hearing-impaired audiences or those in sound-restricted environments.
Channel Monitor
Auto-publish when new videos drop
Don't manually paste URLs every time a new video goes live. YouTube Channel Monitor watches channels you specify and automatically triggers article generation when new uploads are detected.
Filter by video type (Shorts only, long-form only, or all), and set keyword include/exclude rules so only relevant videos trigger your workflow.
Monitor Settings
- Channel URL - Any public YouTube channel
- Video type filter - All, Shorts only, or long-form only
- Include keywords - Only trigger when title contains these
- Exclude keywords - Skip when title contains these
- Auto-trigger - New uploads start your workflow automatically
What is Publish Owl?
AI workflows that think like a content team
Publish Owl orchestrates multiple AI models in sequence, where each step builds on the previous. Just like a content team where researchers hand off to writers, who hand off to editors.
You define the workflow once, then run it with any keyword or data source. The platform handles everything from initial research to final publication on your CMS of choice.
Use your own API keys for complete cost control. No middleman markup, no hidden fees. Just direct access to the AI providers you choose.
Configure every detail: prompts, style guides, AI provider, image generation, and more. Save it once, reuse it endlessly.
Feed keywords, CSV data, or Google Sheets. Each input produces an article based on your agent's settings.
Articles go directly to WordPress, Ghost, Webflow, and other supported platforms with optional scheduling and drip publishing.
Why BYOK?
Skip the hidden markup
Most AI content platforms meter your usage behind subscription tiers. What costs them pennies in API calls gets marked up 10-50x before it reaches you through article limits and pricing tiers.
Publish Owl uses a BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) model. You connect your own API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or others, and pay the AI providers directly at their rates.
No middleman. No hidden fees. No surprise bills. Just transparent, direct API costs that you control.
Get Started
From zero to published in five steps
Configure API Keys
Add your AI provider credentials in Settings. Start with one provider. You can always add more later.
Connect Your CMS
Optional. Link your WordPress, Ghost, or other platform for automatic publishing. You can also generate locally.
Create a Workflow
Set up your content workflow. Choose your AI providers, write prompts, and configure any optional features.
Add Keywords
Enter topics for your articles, or upload a spreadsheet for Template/pSEO mode. Each keyword becomes one article.
Generate & Publish
Run your workflow and watch articles generate in real-time. Edit if needed, then publish to your CMS.