YouTube Transcript Extraction
Extract high-quality transcripts from YouTube videos using multiple methods.
Best use case
YouTube Transcript Extraction is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Extract high-quality transcripts from YouTube videos using multiple methods.
Teams using YouTube Transcript Extraction 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/yt-transcript/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How YouTube Transcript Extraction Compares
| Feature / Agent | YouTube Transcript Extraction | 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?
Extract high-quality transcripts from YouTube videos using multiple methods.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# YouTube Transcript Extraction Extract high-quality transcripts from YouTube videos using multiple methods. ## Commands ```bash # Extract transcript from YouTube URL or video ID /root/clawd/yt-transcript https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID /root/clawd/yt-transcript VIDEO_ID ``` ## Features - **Dual fallback system**: Tries Supadata API first, falls back to yt-dlp - **Auto-generated transcripts**: Works even if no manual captions exist - **Clean output**: Returns plain text transcript ready for analysis - **Fast**: API method completes in seconds ## Use Cases - Summarize long videos without watching - Extract key quotes and insights - Content research and analysis - Create written summaries for videos - Extract educational content ## Technical Details - **Primary**: Supadata API (fast, clean formatting) - **Fallback**: yt-dlp CLI tool (comprehensive, handles edge cases) - **Output**: Plain text transcript with timestamps removed - **API key**: Stored in `.env` as `SUPADATA_API_KEY` ## Example Workflow Rob sends YouTube link → Alto pulls transcript → summarizes key points → Rob decides if worth watching Saves 10-30 minutes per video!
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