Dots are always-on OpenAI agents with their own cloud computer, browser, and plugin ecosystem. You create a dot in ChatGPT, message it from desktop, mobile, Slack, or Teams, and set Custom Rules for approvals. See Dots + OpenQuok and OpenAI's Introducing dots overview.

How are Dots different from ChatGPT MCP?

Dots can run openquok-core on a persistent cloud computer with proactive background work. ChatGPT MCP connects OpenQuok inside a chat session via a custom connector — better for ad hoc questions, not long-running scheduling on the dot computer. Many teams use both.

How do Dots compare to Grok Bot or OpenClaw?

Choose Grok Bot for many xAI teammates on one shared cloud desktop. Choose OpenClaw for self-hosted Telegram, WhatsApp, or Slack on your hardware. Choose Dots when you live in ChatGPT, Slack, or Teams and want OpenAI-managed cloud computers. See the Grok Bot vs OpenClaw guide for scenario guidance.

Which plans include Dots?

Dots roll out on ChatGPT Pro (18+, outside the EEA, Switzerland, and UK) and Business Premium across supported regions; Enterprise, Edu, and Healthcare need a workspace admin to enable the beta. Free, Go, and Plus do not include Dots. Availability is gradual — see OpenAI’s Dots help article. OpenQuok billing is separate — you still need a workspace and connected channels on Pricing.

How do I install openquok-core on my dot?

Install @openquok/auto-cli on the dot cloud computer, fetch SKILL.md, and register openquok-core through plugins. Follow the Dots agent guide.

Where do OpenQuok credentials live?

The CLI and auth files live on the dot cloud computer — not in Slack or Teams message history. Use OAuth device flow or a programmatic opo_ token on that computer. See OAuth2 for apps and Public API docs.

What can my dot do with OpenQuok?

Draft and schedule posts, upload media, configure plugs, and pull analytics across connected channels. See supported channels and CLI post commands.

Does my dot publish immediately or wait for approval?

It depends on you. You can ask your dot to publish now when the copy is ready, or save drafts and scheduled posts and approve them later on the OpenQuok calendar or kanban. Tell your dot to use draft-only or not to publish when you want a review step first.

OpenQuok offers a 7-day free trial on Pricing. Dots access depends on your ChatGPT plan eligibility — add openquok-core on the dot computer and connect channels in OpenQuok.

Can I try OpenQuok for free?

Yes. OpenQuok offers one 7-day free trial per payment customer so you can run social media accounts on auto-pilot before you subscribe the plan. Create an account and start today — no credit card required. Canceling and resubscribing, or creating another workspace, does not grant a second trial. Plan limits are on Pricing and in the billing limits guide; trial rules are in the Cloud trial guide.

How do I schedule social media posts with OpenQuok?

Connect channels, write in Creating posts, then pick a time on the calendar or kanban. Agents can use the CLI, agent setup guides, or MCP setup guides. From Chrome, install Add to Chrome, it's free and draft from the browser extension side panel without opening the dashboard every time.

What counts as a channel?

A channel is one connected social account (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, and more). Connect channels in the dashboard. Browse networks on Supported channels.

Is YouTube Gemini-first on OpenQuok?

Yes. Google’s Gemini MCP clients on OpenQuok are Gemini-first. Android Studio on OpenQuok is Gemini-first. YouTube is a first-class example for video and Shorts — start there when you publish to Google’s networks, then add other channels from the same workspace.

How do Android Studio and Antigravity CLI fit YouTube scheduling?

Gemini Task is the personal agent in the Gemini app — Task threads, skills, schedules, and Connected Apps (MCP). Android Studio is Gemini in Agent mode inside the Android IDE. Antigravity CLI is Gemini’s terminal agent with ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json. Same OpenQuok workspace and approval flow. Pick Gemini Task for Workspace-native agent work. Pick Android Studio for mobile IDE sessions. Pick Antigravity CLI when the terminal is home base. Open the YouTube agent landing for YouTube CLI examples.

How do I connect my YouTube channel to OpenQuok?

Sign up for free, open a workspace, and choose Connect channel → YouTube. Complete Google OAuth and pick the channel you manage. OpenQuok Cloud registers the Google app for you. For self-hosted deployments, see the self-host YouTube setup guide.

What video format does OpenQuok require for YouTube?

Each scheduled YouTube post needs exactly one MP4 attachment. Our video editor validates format before publish; attach your video file from the media library or upload via the Public API. See media rules by platform.

Can I schedule YouTube Shorts with OpenQuok?

Yes. Upload a vertical MP4 with the same one-video workflow as long-form uploads — add your title, description, tags, and optional thumbnail, then queue it on the calendar. YouTube classifies qualifying vertical uploads as Shorts on its side. See media rules by platform and YouTube CLI examples.

Can I set the video title, privacy, and tags in OpenQuok?

Yes. Use YouTube settings in our video editor (or pass flat keys or a youtube bucket via provider Settings in the API). Title, privacy, made-for-kids, tags, and an optional custom thumbnail are supported. See YouTube per-channel settings and YouTube API settings.

Does the post body become the YouTube description?

Yes. The main post text maps to the video description on upload. Keep copy within the 5,000-character limit shown in our video editor. Polish long descriptions in the YouTube humanizer tool before you schedule.

Can I schedule YouTube uploads from MCP, the API, or CLI?

Yes. Connect a YouTube channel in our web dashboard, then follow MCP setup guides (ask your assistant in chat to list integrations and queue posts), CLI setup guides, the create-post API, or YouTube CLI examples. Attach one MP4 and YouTube provider settings per scheduled upload.

Can I cross-post from YouTube to other channels?

Yes. Compose once in OpenQuok and publish the same idea to YouTube, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and other connected channels from one workflow. Per-platform settings — such as YouTube title and privacy — are applied separately for each destination. See Supported channels.

Does OpenQuok support YouTube playlists or community posts?

Not today. OpenQuok schedules MP4 video uploads to channels you manage — not playlist placement, community posts, or YouTube-side scheduled publish times inside Studio. See supported platform features.

Is OpenQuok a good fit for faceless YouTube channels?

Yes. Connect your channel once, then queue batches of MP4 uploads with titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails from the calendar or public API. Many faceless workflows render videos externally and use OpenQuok as the publish queue — you keep approval control before anything goes live. Browse YouTube playbooks for workflow ideas.

Is there a free trial for YouTube scheduling?

Yes. Connect a YouTube channel in our web dashboard, schedule uploads, and explore API access during the cloud free trial before upgrading to a paid plan that matches your channel and workspace limits. Plan details are on Pricing for a free tier, or self-host OpenQuok you run yourself.

Schedule YouTube from Dots then you approve

Message your dot from ChatGPT, Slack, or Microsoft Teams. Add openquok-core so it drafts and schedules YouTube posts while you review on the calendar or kanban.

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Install our core skill:

npm install -g @openquok/auto-cli@latest

Dots Session 1

Draft and schedule my product launch thread for Tuesday at 9am across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

On it — openquok-core

Created drafts with cover image attached.

• Facebook — Tue 9:00 AM
• Instagram — Tue 9:00 AM
• Threads — Tue 9:00 AM

✓ Queued for Tue 9:00 AM · ref oq-7f3a

Your always-on dot

Chat in ChatGPT Slack or Teams

Ask your dot to draft and schedule like any other project. The openquok-core skill runs on its cloud computer. It lists integrations, attaches media, and queues posts. You can publish now, schedule for later, or save drafts and approve on OpenQuok when you are ready.

Built for YouTube channels with Dots

Who schedules YouTube with Dots?

Creators & educators

Queue uploads, Shorts, and tutorials on a calendar. Set privacy and tags before publish. Message Dots to draft YouTube posts. Approve on OpenQuok.

Marketing teams

Batch demos, launch videos, and Shorts. Manage client channels in separate workspaces. Review drafts and thumbnails in one workflow. Schedule YouTube at volume through Dots. Your team approves on OpenQuok.

Developers

Pipe YouTube uploads from your backend via the public API or CLI. Set privacy, tags, and thumbnails before publish. Run Dots per client. YouTube workspaces stay separate.

Agent operators

Queue YouTube uploads and Shorts from your agent through MCP. Review drafts on the calendar before publish. Run Dots per client. YouTube workspaces stay separate.

Faceless channels

Batch voiceover and footage on a calendar. Pipe finished videos via API without YouTube Studio. Run Dots per client. YouTube workspaces stay separate.

ChatGPT-native cloud computers

Dots are always-on agents on OpenAI-managed cloud computers with plugins and workplace chat. Choose OpenClaw when you need a self-hosted Gateway instead.

How it works

Five steps to Dots + OpenQuok

New to OpenQuok? Read the agent setup guide

Connect once

authenticate on the dot computer pick your workspace chat from Slack securely

Run OAuth device login on the dot cloud computer once. Credentials stay off casual chat threads. Message from ChatGPT or Slack to draft and schedule without opening another dashboard.

CLI authentication options

# OAuth2 device flow (interactive — opens browser)
openquok auth:login
openquok auth:status

Create Post

Sample channels

These chips set format and character limits. They are not your accounts.

Editing a Specific Network Back to global

Workspace tools. Sign in or sign up to use your library, Photo Editor, and signatures.

Post body

Product walkthrough — schedule this MP4 upload with title, privacy, tags, and an optional custom thumbnail before publish.

122 / 5,000

Post Preview

OpenQuok walkthrough — schedule MP4 uploads from one calendar

OpenQuok Channel

Jun 12, 9:00 AM

Product walkthrough — schedule this MP4 upload with title, privacy, tags, and an optional custom thumbnail before publish.

Post editor

Attach MP4 uploads write descriptions queue videos and Shorts

Attach a single MP4 — long-form or Short. Write the video description as your post body. Preview the upload. Schedule onto the calendar. Review drafts on the kanban board before anything goes live.

CLI command options

# Draft + human checklist (YouTube)
openquok posts:create --json ./examples/youtube-video-title-privacy.json

openquok posts:review-todo <post-id> --note "…"
openquok posts:status <post-id> --status draft
openquok posts:status <post-id> -s schedule

Targeted channels

Overview

Trends

Compare channels using each network's closest matching metric. Totals add primary series per channel — not a single blended platform metric.

Views

1,032

1 channel

Engagement

744

1 channel

Followers

252

1 channel

OpenQuok Channel (Avg view duration)

Views

YouTube OpenQuok Channel

14.2%

10,010

Watch time (minutes)

YouTube OpenQuok Channel

11.4%

1,546

Avg view duration

YouTube OpenQuok Channel

4.8%

1,032

Avg view percentage

YouTube OpenQuok Channel

3.6%

355

Subscribers gained

YouTube OpenQuok Channel

9.2%

252

Likes

YouTube OpenQuok Channel

7.5%

744

Subscribers lost

YouTube OpenQuok Channel

2.1%

Insights

See what resonates on your channel track views and watch time and iterate

YouTube analytics—Trends summary totals and per-channel views, watch time, subscribers, and likes. Then schedule more of what already works.

CLI analytics options

# YouTube platform metrics
INTEGRATION_ID=$(openquok integrations:list | jq -r '.[] | select(.identifier=="youtube") | .id')
openquok analytics:platform "$INTEGRATION_ID" -d 30

# Per-post insights
openquok analytics:post <post-id> -d 7

Dots Session 1

Draft and schedule my product launch thread for Tuesday at 9am across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

On it — openquok-core

Created drafts with cover image attached.

• Facebook — Tue 9:00 AM
• Instagram — Tue 9:00 AM
• Threads — Tue 9:00 AM

✓ Queued for Tue 9:00 AM · ref oq-7f3a

Dots Session 2

What performed best on my channels over the last 7 days? Break down impressions and engagement.

Pulled platform analytics (7d)

Top post: 12.4k impressions, 842 reactions — carousel on product tips.

Facebook Page leads with +24% impressions vs last week.

Compare that post on TikTok vs Instagram Reels.

TikTok: 48k views, 2.1k likes. IG Reel: 31k plays, 312 saves. TikTok wins reach; IG leads on saves.

Dots Session 1

Draft and schedule my product launch thread for Tuesday at 9am across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

On it — openquok-core

Created drafts with cover image attached.

• Facebook — Tue 9:00 AM
• Instagram — Tue 9:00 AM
• Threads — Tue 9:00 AM

✓ Queued for Tue 9:00 AM · ref oq-7f3a

Scale what works

when a format hits scale with workspaces and parallel projects

Spot a winner in analytics, then spin up another OpenQuok workspace for the next brand while your dot queues the next wave on its computer — credentials and channels stay isolated.

Parallel CLI sessions

# Workspace A — brand one
openquok posts:create -c "…" -s "…" -t draft -i "<uuid>"
openquok posts:status <post-id> -s schedule

# Workspace B — brand two (isolated credentials)
openquok posts:list --status draft

# Metrics in parallel
openquok analytics:platform <integration-uuid> -d 7

Backlinks, Playbooks & Building Blocks

YouTube viral formats

Mix YouTube-focused backlink guides, playbooks, skills, and MCP servers — then tailor them to your Dots workflow.

Backlinks

See All

Browse every YouTube site guide in the backlink directory.

Playbooks

ChatGPT Video Edit & Publish

Brief in ChatGPT, edit video with CapCut CLI or Sora, then schedule via OpenQuok MCP — you approve before anything go…

Skill Builder

Build and export a YouTube SKILL.md from building blocks.

See All

Browse every YouTube playbook.

Building Blocks

Capcut Edit

Edit CapCut / JianYing video projects — read and write subtitles, timing, speed, volume, templates, animations (fade/…

OpenQuok Core

Schedule and manage social posts with the openquok CLI — authenticate, upload media, create drafts and scheduled post…

See All

Browse every YouTube building block.

comparisons

always-on dot, not another tab

OpenQuok is built for YouTube from Dots that finish work. Dots fit when you want ChatGPT-native always-on help with a cloud computer.

Typical social scheduler SaaS

Copy posts between chat and a separate scheduling dashboard
Self-host ops when you only need a managed cloud agent
Many named bots on a different vendor desktop app
MCP-only sessions that end when you close the connector chat
Autopilot publishing with no human checkpoint
One workspace mixing every brand as you scale

OpenQuok + Dots

Message your dot from ChatGPT, Slack, or Teams to draft and schedule
Dots run on OpenAI cloud computers — you inspect work in Activity View
One primary dot today — deep ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams context
openquok-core on the dot computer for repeatable CLI scheduling
You choose publish-now, schedule, or draft — approve on OpenQuok when you want a review step
Multi-workspace isolation — separate credentials per client or channel set

Typical social scheduler SaaS

OpenQuok + Dots

Copy posts between chat and a separate scheduling dashboard

Message your dot from ChatGPT, Slack, or Teams to draft and schedule

Self-host ops when you only need a managed cloud agent

Dots run on OpenAI cloud computers — you inspect work in Activity View

Many named bots on a different vendor desktop app

One primary dot today — deep ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams context

MCP-only sessions that end when you close the connector chat

openquok-core on the dot computer for repeatable CLI scheduling

Autopilot publishing with no human checkpoint

You choose publish-now, schedule, or draft — approve on OpenQuok when you want a review step

One workspace mixing every brand as you scale

Multi-workspace isolation — separate credentials per client or channel set

CLI

Command reference

YouTube commands from the openquok-core skill — structured JSON on stdout, human-in-the-loop drafts, and workspace media uploads.

Command Description

openquok integrations:list | jq -r '.[] | select(.identifier=="youtube") | .id'

Discover your YouTube channel integration UUID
openquok integrations:settings "$YT_ID"

Get YouTube upload rules and privacy options
openquok posts:create --json ./examples/youtube-video-title-privacy.json

Schedule a video upload with title and privacy
openquok posts:create --json ./examples/youtube-with-thumbnail.json

Upload with a custom thumbnail image
openquok analytics:platform "$YT_ID" -d 30

Pull 30-day channel analytics

Where you chat

ChatGPT, Slack, Teams, and plugins

Dots meet you on the surfaces you already use. Install openquok-core through plugins on the dot cloud computer:

ChatGPT

Desktop, web, and mobile — create your dot and inspect its cloud computer

Slack

Message your dot in Slack with shared context from ChatGPT

Microsoft Teams

Continue projects in Teams without re-explaining context

Plugins

Connect apps and register openquok-core on the dot computer

Cloud computer

Browser, filesystem, and shell your dot uses for finished work

Activity View

Follow background work and redirect your dot when plans change

Optional MCP in editors

Cursor MCP

Optional OpenQuok MCP when you schedule from the IDE instead of your dot

Beyond YouTube: Every Supported Channel for Dots

Start with YouTube, then schedule other networks and launch on directories from Dots.

Autonomous agents & MCP

Beyond Dots: Every Supported Agent

Open another autonomous agent or MCP client landing page. Dots and OpenClaw stay pinned first so you can compare OpenAI-aligned hosts beside Dots.

Autonomous agents

You're here

Dots

Schedule YouTube from Dots with openquok-core skills and CLI examples.

OpenClaw

Schedule YouTube from OpenClaw with openquok-core skills and CLI examples.

Hermes Agent

Schedule YouTube from Hermes Agent with openquok-core skills and CLI examples.

Grok Bot

Schedule YouTube from Grok Bot with openquok-core skills and CLI examples.

Gemini Task

Schedule YouTube from Gemini Task with openquok-core skills and CLI examples.

Claude Duet

Schedule YouTube from Claude Duet with openquok-core skills and CLI examples.

Meta Muse

Schedule YouTube from Meta Muse with openquok-core skills and CLI examples.

Manus

Schedule YouTube from Manus with openquok-core skills and CLI examples.

ThinkRail

Schedule YouTube from ThinkRail with openquok-core skills and CLI examples.

Rakazo

Schedule YouTube from Rakazo with openquok-core skills and CLI examples.

MCP clients

ChatGPT

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from ChatGPT.

Antigravity CLI

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Antigravity CLI.

Android Studio

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Android Studio.

Codex

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Codex.

Cursor

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Cursor.

Claude Code

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Claude Code.

Claude Cowork

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Claude Cowork.

VS Code / Copilot

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from VS Code / Copilot.

Devin Desktop

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Devin Desktop.

Amp

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Amp.

Warp

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Warp.

Muse Code

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Muse Code.

Grok Build

Draft and schedule YouTube with MCP tools from Grok Build.

Frequently asked questions

Dots + YouTube answered

What Dots is, how to install openquok-core, scheduling YouTube posts, human approval, and YouTube setup questions.

Read the Dots setup guide

Step-by-step self-host setup for connecting OpenQuok to Dots — install commands, auth patterns, and configuration snippets.

View setup guide

Start free. Publish with confidence.

Connect your agent, review every draft, and schedule posts across channels before anything goes live.

Start your free trial

Schedule YouTube from Dots then you approve

Install our core skill:

Chat in ChatGPT Slack or Teams

Who schedules YouTube with Dots?

Creators & educators

Marketing teams

Developers

Agent operators

Faceless channels

ChatGPT-native cloud computers

Five steps to Dots + OpenQuok

1. Create your dot

2. Set Custom Rules

3. Message from your surface

4. Install openquok-core

5. Integrate & customize other skills or MCPs

1. Create your dot

2. Set Custom Rules

3. Message from your surface

4. Install openquok-core

5. Integrate & customize other skills or MCPs

authenticate on the dot computer pick your workspace chat from Slack securely

OpenQuok walkthrough — schedule MP4 uploads from one calendar

Attach MP4 uploads write descriptions queue videos and Shorts

Targeted channels

Overview

Trends

See what resonates on your channel track views and watch time and iterate

when a format hits scale with workspaces and parallel projects

YouTube viral formats

Backlinks

See All

Playbooks

ChatGPT Video Edit & Publish

Skill Builder

See All

Building Blocks

Capcut Edit

OpenQuok Core

See All

always-on dot, not another tab

Typical social scheduler SaaS

OpenQuok + Dots

Typical social scheduler SaaS

OpenQuok + Dots

Command reference

ChatGPT, Slack, Teams, and plugins

ChatGPT

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Plugins

Cloud computer

Activity View

Cursor MCP

Beyond YouTube: Every Supported Channel for Dots

Beyond Dots: Every Supported Agent

Dots

OpenClaw

Hermes Agent

Grok Bot

Gemini Task

Claude Duet

Meta Muse

Manus

ThinkRail

Rakazo

ChatGPT

Antigravity CLI

Android Studio

Codex

Cursor

Claude Code

Claude Cowork

VS Code / Copilot

Devin Desktop

Amp

Warp

Muse Code

Grok Build

Dots + YouTube answered