AI-Powered Short-Form Video. No Editing Required.
Create scroll-stopping Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts using Claude Code and AI. From trending research to finished videos — produce a week of content in one session.
Why This Toolkit Exists
Short-form video is the highest-reach content format on every platform right now. But most businesses don't have the time, skills, or team to produce it consistently. This toolkit gives you an AI-powered pipeline that handles the entire process — from researching what's trending to exporting finished videos ready to post.
Full Pipeline, Not Just Scripts
This isn't a prompt that writes captions. It's a complete system — topic research, scripting, AI visuals, video assembly, captions, and platform-specific optimisation.
One Session, One Week of Content
The batch workflow lets you produce 5-7 videos in a single sitting. Research once, create in bulk, post throughout the week.
Three Platforms, One Workflow
Every video outputs in the right format for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts — with platform-native captions for each.
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What You'll Need
- VS Code (free)Your workspace for running Claude Code. Download from code.visualstudio.com — available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- Claude Code (free to install)The AI coding assistant that runs the video pipeline. Requires an Anthropic account. ~$2-5 per batch of videos.
- Node.js (free)Required for Claude Code to run. Download the LTS version from nodejs.org.
- API keys: Apify + Gemini + AnthropicApify for trend research (free tier), Gemini for AI generation (free tier), Anthropic for Claude. All under $10/month total.
Setup Your AI Video Toolkit
Install Claude Code, clone the project, and connect your API keys. One-time setup — about 15 minutes.
VS Code is your workspace. Claude Code is the AI that runs inside it. Both free.
1. Download VS Code from code.visualstudio.com — it auto-detects your OS. Run the installer and open the app. 2. Open the terminal inside VS Code: Mac: Cmd + ` Windows: Ctrl + ` 3. If you don't have Node.js, download it from nodejs.org (LTS version). 4. Install Claude Code: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code 5. Type "claude" in the terminal and press Enter. Follow the prompts to log in with your Anthropic account. That's it — your AI coding assistant is ready.
This open-source project handles the entire pipeline — from trending topic research to finished video with captions.
Option A — Download as ZIP (no Git needed): 1. Go to github.com/melnikoff-oleg/social-media 2. Click the green "Code" button → "Download ZIP" 3. Unzip to a folder on your Desktop or Documents 4. In VS Code: File → Open Folder → select the social-media folder Option B — Clone with Git: 1. Open your terminal and run: git clone https://github.com/melnikoff-oleg/social-media.git 2. Open the cloned folder in VS Code The project handles: topic research, script generation, AI visual creation, video assembly, and captioning.
You need three free or cheap API keys. Here's exactly where to find each one.
You need 3 API keys. Here's how to get each: APIFY (for scraping trending content): 1. Go to apify.com → create a free account 2. Settings → Integrations → copy your Personal API Token Free tier: $5/month in credits (plenty for research) GOOGLE GEMINI (for AI generation): 1. Go to aistudio.google.com/apikey 2. Sign in with Google → click "Create API Key" → copy it Generous free tier included ANTHROPIC (for Claude): 1. Go to console.anthropic.com 2. Settings → API Keys → "Create Key" → copy it ~$2-5 per batch of videos Save all three keys somewhere safe — you'll need them next.
Paste your API keys into the project config. One file, three lines — done.
1. In VS Code, find .env.example in the project root. Duplicate it and rename the copy to .env 2. Open .env and paste your keys: APIFY_API_KEY=your_apify_key_here GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_key_here ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_key_here 3. Replace each placeholder with your actual API key. Save the file. 4. Open the terminal in VS Code and type: claude Claude Code will read the project and understand how it works. Note: Check the project README if the variable names have been updated since this guide was written.
Plan Your Content Strategy
Before you create a single video, get clear on your niche, research what's trending, and build an ideas bank. This is what separates random posts from a real content engine.
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Create & Optimise Your Videos
Generate scripts, visuals, and captions — then optimise for each platform. Produce 5-7 videos in a single session.
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Make This Work for You
Hooks Win or Lose in 2 Seconds
If you don't stop the scroll in the first 2 seconds, nothing else matters. Spend more time on hooks than anything else.
Batch Create, Drip Post
Create 5-7 videos in one session, then post one per day. Consistency beats volume — the algorithm rewards regular posting.
15-30 Seconds Is the Sweet Spot
Shorter videos get higher completion rates and more replays. These are the two signals that push your content to new audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The project handles the full pipeline — topic research, script generation, AI visual creation, video assembly, and captioning. You review the output and post. If you want to tweak anything, Claude Code can adjust it for you.
Under $10/month for consistent production. Gemini API has a generous free tier. Anthropic's Claude API costs roughly $2–5 per batch of videos. Apify gives you $5/month in free credits. No expensive subscriptions needed.
Primarily faceless Reels with AI-generated visuals, captions, and hooks — optimised for scroll-stopping content. You can customise the style, and the system works for educational, promotional, or entertainment formats.
15–30 seconds for maximum discovery. This length maximises completion rates and replays — the two signals that push content to non-followers. The system generates scripts optimised for this sweet spot, but you can go up to 60 seconds for deeper topics.
Yes. The output format — vertical video, short duration, captions — works across all short-form platforms. The workflow includes platform-specific caption optimisation so each post feels native to its platform.
Comfortably 5–7 videos per session once you've done the initial setup. The batch production workflow (Prompt #11) is designed to help you create a full week of content in one sitting.
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