Analyse YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram videos visually and aurally through natural language — break down editing styles, dissect hooks, study on-screen text, and understand what makes content perform.
Prerequisites
- Connected AI assistant — Claude, ChatGPT, or any other supported platform
- Active NexLev account — Connect to your AI assistant to get started. Upgrade to Pro for higher quota limits.
Tools
watch_youtube_video_and_ask
Watch a YouTube video and ask anything about its visual content — editing style, hook, on-screen text, scene breakdowns, and more.
Example prompts:
| Use Case | Example Prompt |
|---|---|
| Visual style | Describe the editing style, b-roll usage, and camera movements in this video |
| Hook analysis | What visual hook does the creator use in the first 5 seconds? |
| On-screen text | List all on-screen text overlays, graphics, and captions shown throughout |
| Scene breakdown | What is happening on screen at the 1:30 mark? |
| Thumbnail recreation | Describe the thumbnail style and color grading used in this video |
| Segment focus | Analyze the intro only (0–30s) — what makes it compelling visually? |
How to use — paste a URL and your question:
Watch this video and tell me what hook they use in the first 5 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXXXX
Describe the editing style and b-roll usage in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXXXX
Analyze the intro only (0 to 30 seconds) — what makes it compelling? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXXXX
Parameters:
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
url | Yes | Full YouTube video URL |
prompt | Yes | Your question or analysis request |
startOffset | No | Start time in seconds (e.g. 90 for 1:30) — focus on a specific segment |
endOffset | No | End time in seconds — use with startOffset to isolate a clip |
watch_instagram_video_and_ask
Watch an Instagram Reel and ask anything about its content — hook strategy, script style, CTA placement, editing pace, and virality triggers.
Example prompts:
| Use Case | Example Prompt |
|---|---|
| Reel summary | Summarize this reel — what's the main message and who is the target audience? |
| Hook breakdown | What hook does the creator use in the first 3 seconds to stop the scroll? |
| Script clone | Write a similar Instagram reel script in the same style about [your topic] |
| CTA analysis | What is the call-to-action and at what point in the reel does it appear? |
| Visual editing | Describe the visual style, editing pace, transitions, and any on-screen text |
| Virality analysis | Why do you think this reel performed well? Break down the engagement triggers |
How to use — paste a URL and your question:
Watch this reel and break down the hook in the first 3 seconds: https://www.instagram.com/reel/XXXXXXX/
Why do you think this reel went viral? Analyze the engagement triggers: https://www.instagram.com/reel/XXXXXXX/
Write a similar reel script in the same style but about personal finance: https://www.instagram.com/reel/XXXXXXX/
Parameters:
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
url | Yes | Full Instagram Reel URL |
prompt | Yes | Your question or analysis request |
watch_tiktok_video_and_ask
Watch a TikTok video and ask anything about its content — topic, hook strategy, trend format, audio style, and psychological engagement triggers.
Example prompts:
| Use Case | Example Prompt |
|---|---|
| Content summary | Summarize this TikTok — what's the topic, format, and key takeaway? |
| Hook analysis | What hook strategy is used in the first 3 seconds? Is it a question, shock, or pattern interrupt? |
| Script rewrite | Write a similar TikTok script in the same style but about [your niche] |
| Trend breakdown | Is this video following a specific TikTok trend or format? Describe it |
| Audio & tone | Describe the background music, voiceover tone, and pacing of this video |
| Comment bait | Does this video use any psychological triggers to drive comments or shares? List them |
How to use — paste a URL and your question:
Watch this TikTok and tell me what hook strategy they use in the first 3 seconds: https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/XXXXXXX
Is this video following a TikTok trend? Describe the format: https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/XXXXXXX
Write a similar TikTok script about productivity but in the same style: https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/XXXXXXX
Parameters:
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
url | Yes | Full TikTok video URL |
prompt | Yes | Your question or analysis request |
Troubleshooting
Tool not responding?
- Check your NexLev account is active and the MCP connection is complete (see Quickstart)
- If you've hit your daily quota, Upgrade to Pro for higher limits
Video not accessible?
- Confirm the video is publicly available and the URL is complete and unmodified
- Private, age-restricted, or region-locked videos cannot be analysed
Response is slow?
- Visual analysis is more compute-intensive than transcript fetching — longer videos take more time
- Use
startOffset/endOffset(YouTube) to focus on a specific segment and speed up the response
Want text-based analysis instead?
- For transcripts and summaries, use Video Content — it's faster and uses a separate quota
Rate Limits
| Tool | Free | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
Watch YouTube video and askwatch_youtube_video_and_ask | 1 | 5 | 15 |
Watch Instagram video and askwatch_instagram_video_and_ask | 1 | 5 | 15 |
Watch TikTok video and askwatch_tiktok_video_and_ask | 1 | 5 | 15 |
Per user · resets every 24 hours
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