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baoyu-youtube-transcript

Download YouTube transcripts, subtitles, and cover images via InnerTube API.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#youtube#video processing#language translation#subtitle
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lucasFR2/LogiSync --skill baoyu-youtube-transcript-lucasfr2
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: baoyu-youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/lucasFR2/LogiSync/tree/main/skills/baoyu-youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasFR2/LogiSync --skill baoyu-youtube-transcript-lucasfr2

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bun, npx, yt-dlp, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of downloading YouTube video transcripts and subtitles, allowing users to quickly extract and access the text from YouTube videos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Automatically fetches transcripts from YouTube videos using the InnerTube API and yt-dlp as a fallback.
  • Subtitle Download: Retrieves subtitle files in various formats like SRT.
  • Cover Image Download: Extracts cover images of the YouTube videos.
  • Multilingual Support: Handles multiple languages and translation features.
  • Use Case: If a user wants to extract the text from a YouTube video or get the subtitles, this Skill can be used to retrieve and format the transcript and subtitles.

Quick Start

Use the baoyu-youtube-transcript skill to download the transcript of the YouTube video at 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID'.

Frequently Asked Questions about baoyu-youtube-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract a YouTube video transcript automatically?▼

To extract a YouTube video transcript automatically, this Skill uses the InnerTube API to fetch subtitles and text. It also caches raw transcript data for fast re-formatting.

Can I download YouTube subtitles in SRT format?▼

Yes, you can download YouTube subtitles in SRT format. The Skill retrieves subtitle files alongside transcripts and cover images, supporting multiple languages and translation features.

Do I need yt-dlp to download YouTube transcripts?▼

You need yt-dlp installed as a fallback for downloading YouTube transcripts. The Skill primarily relies on the InnerTube API but uses yt-dlp and bun to ensure successful extraction.

How do YouTube transcript tools handle multilingual translation?▼

YouTube transcript tools handle multilingual translation by fetching available language tracks via the InnerTube API. This Skill specifically supports translating subtitles into your target language.

Why use the InnerTube API instead of yt-dlp for subtitle extraction?▼

Using the InnerTube API for subtitle extraction provides faster direct access to YouTube transcripts, utilizing yt-dlp only as a fallback when the primary API fails to retrieve video text.

What is the best way to get speaker identification from a YouTube video?▼

The best way to get speaker identification from a YouTube video is using automated extraction tools like this Skill. It fetches chapters and speaker data directly via the InnerTube API.

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