Gemini + YouTube
Post to YouTube from Gemini
Ask Gemini to write and schedule your YouTube videos. BrokenPost connects the two, follows YouTube's rules and posts at the time you pick.
How to connect Gemini to YouTube
- 1
Connect YouTube in BrokenPost. Sign in with Google and pick your YouTube channel.
- 2
In BrokenPost, open Plugins and copy your MCP URL.
- 3
Add the config below to ~/.gemini/settings.json.
- 4
Start Gemini CLI and run /mcp auth brokenpost to sign in.
- 5
Ask Gemini to schedule a post.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brokenpost": { "url": "<MCP_URL>" }
}
}Prefer another way? See every way to connect Gemini.
What to ask Gemini
Type these in Gemini CLI. Change the details to fit your videos.
- “Upload this video to YouTube on Thursday at 3pm as unlisted with the title "Q3 product update".”
- “Cut my latest YouTube video into 5 Shorts with captions and save them as drafts.”
- “Schedule this video on YouTube Saturday at 10am with the tags coffee, latte and recipe.”
- “Write a YouTube video about the file I just shared and schedule it for tomorrow at 9am.”
- “What YouTube videos do I have scheduled for next week?”
What happens next
- 1
You ask in Gemini CLI, in plain words.
- 2
Gemini lists the channels you connected in BrokenPost and picks your YouTube account.
- 3
It reads YouTube's rules and settings from BrokenPost, so the video fits YouTube's limits before it is written.
- 4
If you shared a picture, a video or a link to one, it uploads it to your media library.
- 5
It creates the video as scheduled, as a draft, or to go out now, and gives you a preview link.
- 6
At the set time BrokenPost publishes it to YouTube and it shows on your calendar.
YouTube limits Gemini follows
Gemini reads these rules from BrokenPost before it writes, so the video fits the first time.
| Characters | 5,000 characters (for the description) |
|---|---|
| Media | Exactly 1 video |
| Video | Exactly 1 per post |
| Description | No < or > characters |
| Privacy | Public, private or unlisted |
YouTube settings you can ask for
Say them in plain words, like "title", and Gemini sets them on the video.
- Title
- Public, private or unlisted
- Made for kids
- Tags
- Custom thumbnail
If YouTube rejects a video
Gemini sees the same message and can fix the video for you.
| What you see | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| You need one media | A YouTube post needs exactly one video. Remove extra files. |
| Your video description is invalid, it may contain disallowed characters such as < or >. | Remove < and > from the description. |
| The maximum allowed is 500 characters in total. | Your tags add up to more than 500 characters. Remove a few tags. |
| Please re-authenticate your YouTube account | Reconnect YouTube in BrokenPost and pick the same channel. |
Good to know
- A YouTube post needs exactly one video.
- Descriptions can not contain < or > characters.
- Gemini only posts when you ask. Ask for a draft to check the video in BrokenPost first.
Questions people ask
Can Gemini post to YouTube directly?
Yes, through BrokenPost. Connect YouTube in BrokenPost, connect BrokenPost to Gemini, and Gemini can schedule, draft or publish YouTube videos.
Does Gemini know the YouTube limits?
Yes. Gemini reads YouTube's rules from BrokenPost before it writes: 5,000 characters (for the description) and exactly 1 video. BrokenPost checks again before it posts.
Can Gemini schedule YouTube videos for later?
Yes. Give a day and time, like "Friday at 6pm", and the video goes out then. Ask for a draft if you want to check it first.
Is it free?
Gemini with BrokenPost works on every plan. The Free plan includes 1 account on every app and 20 posts a month. Paid plans start at $19 a month with unlimited posts.
What if I don't have a picture or video?
YouTube needs media on every video. Gemini can upload one from a link, use your media library, or make a new picture or video for you.
Which YouTube settings can Gemini set?
Title; Public, private or unlisted; Made for kids; Tags; Custom thumbnail.
Can I schedule YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Upload a vertical video and schedule it like any other video.
Can I add a custom thumbnail?
Yes. Add a thumbnail picture in the YouTube settings of your post.
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