youtube-transcript
Fetch transcripts from YouTube videos for summarization and analysis.
11 stars
byenuno
Best use case
youtube-transcript is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Fetch transcripts from YouTube videos for summarization and analysis.
Teams using youtube-transcript should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/youtube-transcript/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/enuno/claude-command-and-control/main/skills/pi-skills/youtube-transcript/SKILL.md"
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/youtube-transcript/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How youtube-transcript Compares
| Feature / Agent | youtube-transcript | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Fetch transcripts from YouTube videos for summarization and analysis.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# YouTube Transcript
Fetch transcripts from YouTube videos.
## Setup
```bash
cd {baseDir}
npm install
```
## Usage
```bash
{baseDir}/transcript.js <video-id-or-url>
```
Accepts video ID or full URL:
- `EBw7gsDPAYQ`
- `https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBw7gsDPAYQ`
- `https://youtu.be/EBw7gsDPAYQ`
## Output
Timestamped transcript entries:
```
[0:00] All right. So, I got this UniFi Theta
[0:15] I took the camera out, painted it
[1:23] And here's the final result
```
## Notes
- Requires the video to have captions/transcripts available
- Works with auto-generated and manual transcriptsRelated Skills
We are still matching the closest adjacent skills for this page. In the meantime, continue through the full directory.