PyTube

Utilize Pretalx data to manage and release your conference videos on YouTube.

Main Features

Manage and update metadata for your conference videos on YouTube using data from Pretalx:

• Video Management on YouTube:

  • Automated video descriptions from Pretalx data
  • Scheduled publishing dates
  • Multi-channel support for different tracks
  • Release status monitoring

• AI-Powered Content Generation:

  • Support for multiple AI providers: OpenAI (GPT-3.5/4), Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Cohere
  • Automated teaser and description generation
  • Configurable temperature settings for creativity control

• Multi-Platform Social Media:

  • Post to LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Mastodon, or Bluesky
  • Platform-specific formatting (character limits)
  • Automated posting when videos go live

• Additional Features:

  • Email notifications to speakers
  • Event-based directory structure for multi-conference support
  • AI-friendly CLI with structured JSON responses
  • Comprehensive setup wizard

Quick Start

1. Install PyTube:

   pip install -e .

2. Run Setup Wizard:

   pytube setup

3. Configure Services (in config_local.yaml):

   # AI Service (for descriptions)
   ai_service: "openai"
   openai:
     api_key: "sk-..."
   
   # Social Media (for posts)
   social_media_service: "bluesky" 
   bluesky:
     handle: "you.bsky.social"
     app_password: "xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx"

4. Process Conference:

   pytube enhanced   # Enhanced interactive mode (recommended)
   # or
   pytube assistant  # Standard interactive mode
   # or
   pytube records fetch && pytube youtube update  # Manual commands

Documentation

• Full Documentation: pioneershub.github.io/pytube
• API Credentials Guide: docs/api-credentials.md
• Quick Setup: docs/quick-setup-services.md
• CLI Reference: docs/cli-reference.md

Thanks to Pioneers Hub gGmbH for the support and the funding for the idea.