packaging-youtube-thumbnails

1# Packaging YouTube Thumbnails
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3## Overview
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5Turn new content into differentiated packages using a saved channel profile and evidence-backed performance memory. Keep identity, episode packaging, and performance learning separate.
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7**REQUIRED SUB-SKILL:** Use `imagegen` for raster generation or editing when available. Otherwise return production-ready briefs and state the rendering blocker.
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9## Preamble
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11From the repository root, run the privacy-preserving version check and telemetry initializer when available:
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13```bash
14python3 telemetry/version_check.py 2>/dev/null || true
15python3 telemetry/telemetry_init.py 2>/dev/null || true
16```
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18Remote telemetry is opt-in. Never log content, URLs, paths, credentials, names, business data, channel analytics, or source assets.
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20Resolve `<skill-root>` as the installed directory that contains this `SKILL.md`. Use that absolute directory for every bundled helper and reference. Never assume the current working directory is the skill directory.
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22## Mode Gate
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24### Default mode: production
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26Resolve the profile in order:
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281. a user-supplied path;
292. the current project's channel profile.
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31If neither profile exists, switch to identity bootstrap. This public package does not bundle a creator profile, likeness, channel analytics, or approved brand assets.
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33When a usable profile resolves:
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