YouTube comment triage: reply, ignore, flag
Paste a batch of comments and get them sorted into Reply, FAQ, Ignore and Flag, so you answer the ones that matter first.
Tools
- YouTube Studio (Comments)
Steps
- In YouTube Studio → Comments, copy the newest batch (25–50 comments) with usernames.
- Create a bot named 'Comment Triage' with the prompt below.
- Paste the batch. Handle Flag first (report or hide in Studio), then Reply.
- Copy any FAQ items into a running FAQ doc — see the FAQ bank recipe.
Prompt
Sort these YouTube comments into four groups: REPLY — genuine questions or thoughtful points that deserve my answer (rank by how many viewers would benefit). FAQ — questions I've likely answered before or should answer in a pinned comment or video. IGNORE — simple praise, emojis, off-topic. FLAG — spam, scams (crypto/giveaway/'contact me on WhatsApp'), impersonation of me, harassment. For each comment show the username and the first 80 characters. Never reply on my behalf.
Replace anything in {BRACES} with your own details. Always review output before you post or send it.
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