{"repo": "boopycode/velocity-vault-free", "files": {"README.md": {"bbebc457103e8a1b76fef8f24b23d1814c7e8fe8": {"t": 1786068582.8314276, "n": 4194, "h": "0a3259e02fdc4068", "c": "# velocity-vault-free# 🚀 Velocity Vault - AI YouTube Shorts Automation\n\n**100% FREE Stack: DeepSeek + FLUX + Piper + FFmpeg**\n\nAutomatically generate and upload engaging YouTube Shorts with AI. Target: **100M views in 6 months**.\n\n## 📊 Project Status\n- ✅ YouTube Channel Created: [Velocity Vault](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3eKZhxDGwruAdId9pxgcg)\n- ✅ GitHub Repository: Ready for deployment\n- 🔄 AI Automation Pipeline: In development\n- 🎬 Video Generation: 3-5 Shorts/day\n\n## 🛠️ FREE Stack Components\n\n### 1. **Script Generation - DeepSeek API (FREE)**\n```python\n# DeepSeek is completely free (up to reasonable limits)\npip install openai  # Using OpenAI-compatible API\n```\n- **API Endpoint:** https://api.deepseek.com/v1\n- **Models:** `deepseek-chat` (fast & free)\n- **Use:** Generate compelling Shorts scripts\n\n### 2. **Image/Video Generation - Replicate FLUX (FREE Tier)**\n```bash\npip install replicate\n```\n- **Model:** `black-forest-labs/flux-schnell`\n- **Cost:** 1000 monthly free credits (enough for 100+ images/month)\n- **Speed:** Ultra-fast generation\n- **Use:** AI-generated visuals for Shorts\n\n### 3. **Voice Synthesis - Piper TTS (100% Open Source)**\n```bash\npip install piper-tts\n```\n- **No API keys needed**\n- **Runs locally on CPU**\n- **Multiple voices available**\n- **Use:** Natural-sounding voice-overs\n\n### 4. **Video Composition - FFmpeg (FREE)**\n```bash\n# Ubuntu/Debian\nsudo apt-get install ffmpeg\n\n# Mac\nbrew install ffmpeg\n\n# Windows\nchoco install ffmpeg\n```\n- Video editing & composition\n- Audio synchronization\n- Format conversion\n\n### 5. **Upload Automation - YouTube API (FREE)**\n- Unlimited uploads (requires OAuth2 setup)\n- Schedule publishing\n- Auto-optimize metadata\n\n## 🔧 Installation & Setup\n\n### Prerequisites\n```bash\nPython 3.10+\nFFmpeg\nGit\n```\n\n### 1. Clone Repository\n```bash\ngit clone https://github.com/BoopyCode/velocity-vault-free.git\ncd velocity-vault-free\n```\n\n### 2. Create Virtual Environment\n```bash\npython -m venv venv\nsource venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\\Scripts\\activate\n```\n\n### 3. Install Dependencies\n```bash\npip install -r requirements.txt\n```\n\n### 4. Setup API Keys\n```bash\n# Create .env file\ncp .env.example .env\n```\n\nEdit `.env` with your credentials:\n```\n# DeepSeek (FREE - get from https://platform.deepseek.com)\nDEEPSEEK_API_KEY=sk_xxxxx\n\n# Replicate (FREE - get from https://replicate.com)\nREPLICATE_API_TOKEN=xxxxx\n\n# YouTube OAuth (setup in Google Cloud Console)\nYOUTUBE_OAUTH_TOKEN=xxxxx\nYOUTUBE_CHANNEL_ID=UCp3eKZhxDGwruAdId9pxgcg\n```\n\n### 5. Run Pipeline\n```bash\npython pipeline.py --videos 10 --daily-schedule\n```\n\n## 📝 Content Strategy\n\n### Video Pillars (Rotate Daily)\n1. **Psychology/Mindset** (40%)\n   - Motivation hacks\n   - Mental health tips\n   - Behavioral psychology\n\n2. **Productivity/Habits** (40%)\n   - Time management\n   - Focus techniques\n   - Daily routines\n\n3. **Finance/Money** (20%)\n   - Money mindset\n   - Budgeting tips\n   - Wealth building\n\n### Example Scripts\n```yaml\n- Title: \"The 2-Minute Rule\"\n  Hook: \"Most people wait for the perfect moment...\"\n  Body: \"The 2-minute rule: Start with just 2 minutes...\"\n  CTA: \"What's ONE thing you'll commit to?\"\n  Duration: 45 seconds\n```\n\n## 📈 Growth Projections (6 Months)\n\n```\nMonth 1: 50k subs | 2-3M views\nMonth 2: 200k subs | 8-10M views  \nMonth 3: 500k subs | 20M views\nMonth 4: 1M subs | 35M views\nMonth 5: 2M subs | 25M views\nMonth 6: 3-4M subs | 15-20M views\n────────────────────────────────\nTOTAL: 100-120M views ✅\n```\n\n## 🎯 Key Features\n\n- ✅ **100% Free** - No paid subscriptions\n- ✅ **Automated** - 3-5 videos daily\n- ✅ **Scalable** - Easy to add more content pillars\n- ✅ **Open Source** - Fully transparent code\n- ✅ **YouTube Optimized** - SEO + algorithm hacks\n- ✅ **CI/CD Ready** - GitHub Actions integration\n\n## 📚 Documentation\n\n- [Setup Guide](./docs/SETUP.md)\n- [API Configuration](./docs/API_SETUP.md)\n- [Content Creation](./docs/CONTENT.md)\n- [Troubleshooting](./docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md)\n\n## 🤝 Contributing\n\nFork the repo, make improvements, and submit PRs!\n\n## 📄 License\n\nMIT - Free to use and modify\n\n---\n\n**Created:** March 2026  \n**YouTube Channel:** [@velocityvault_yt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3eKZhxDGwruAdId9pxgcg)\n"}}}}