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baoyu-youtube-transcript

Fetch YouTube transcripts and cover images from video URLs or IDs.

Updated Feb 23, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#translation#captions#youtube#thumbnail#chapters#subtitle
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill baoyu-youtube-transcript
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: baoyu-youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills/tree/main/.skills/upstream/baoyu-youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill baoyu-youtube-transcript

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Downloads YouTube transcripts/subtitles and cover images by URL or video ID, enabling users to obtain text captions and thumbnails without manual parsing or API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports multiple languages, translation, chapters, and speaker identification to produce rich, navigable transcripts
  • Caches raw data and formatted outputs (Markdown or SRT) for fast re-formatting and reuse
  • Generates metadata and cover imagery, suitable for content creation, archiving, and research

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL or video ID to download transcripts and the cover image, with optional language selection and translation.

Frequently Asked Questions about baoyu-youtube-transcript

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I download YouTube transcripts without an API key?▼

You can download YouTube transcripts without an API key by providing a video URL or video ID to fetch subtitles directly. The tool retrieves captions via InnerTube with a yt-dlp fallback, requiring no authentication setup.

Can I get translated YouTube subtitles and speaker labels for a video?▼

Yes, you can fetch translated YouTube subtitles and speaker labels. The tool supports multiple languages, translation, chapters, and speaker identification to produce rich, context-aware transcripts.

What formats can I export YouTube captions into?▼

You can export YouTube captions into Markdown or SRT formats. The tool caches raw data and formatted outputs for fast re-formatting and reuse, generating comprehensive metadata alongside the chosen format.

Does this YouTube transcript fetcher also download video thumbnails?▼

Yes, the YouTube transcript fetcher also downloads video thumbnails. Providing a video URL or video ID retrieves both the text captions and cover imagery, suitable for archiving and content creation.

What happens if the primary InnerTube access fails to fetch subtitles?▼

If the primary InnerTube access fails to fetch subtitles, the tool automatically falls back to yt-dlp. This fallback mechanism ensures reliable transcript retrieval even when standard access methods encounter issues.

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