conference-transcribe

Split conference livestreams into per-talk transcripts with timestamps and key takeaways.

154|9|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/swyxio/skills --skill conference-transcribe
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Skill: conference-transcribe
Source: https://github.com/swyxio/skills/tree/main/conference-transcribe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swyxio/skills --skill conference-transcribe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually splitting hour-long or multi-hour conference livestreams into individual per-talk transcripts, cleaning up caption errors, and adding structured timestamps and key takeaways is extremely time-consuming and error-prone for event organizers and content teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Talk Splitting: Parses chapter timestamps from YouTube video metadata or description to automatically split long conference recordings into individual talk segments.
  • Multi-Backend Transcription: Supports YouTube auto-captions (fastest, free option), Groq Whisper API, and local Whisper models with automatic fallback logic for different system setups.
  • LLM-Powered Cleanup: Runs a cleanup pass to fix transcription errors, add key takeaways, format timestamps, and structure transcripts for readability.
  • Use Case: For a 6-hour multi-talk conference livestream, this skill automatically generates 12 separate polished transcript files with speaker names, talk titles, and key points, eliminating hours of manual work.

Quick Start

Use the conference-transcribe skill to turn a multi-talk YouTube conference livestream URL into separate cleaned per-talk transcript files with key takeaways and timestamps.

Frequently Asked Questions about conference-transcribe

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I split a long YouTube conference video into individual talk transcripts?

You can split long YouTube conference videos by parsing chapter timestamps from the video metadata or description to automatically segment the recording into individual per-talk transcript files.

Can I use the Whisper API for conference transcription with local fallback?

Yes, conference transcription supports the Groq Whisper API and local Whisper models, applying automatic fallback logic to ensure processing succeeds across different system setups.

How do I extract key takeaways and fix errors in YouTube auto-captions?

You can clean up YouTube auto-captions by running an LLM-powered cleanup pass that fixes transcription errors, formats timestamps, and extracts key takeaways for structured readability.

What is the best way to transcribe multi-talk conference livestreams?

The best way to transcribe multi-talk conference livestreams is to use automated talk splitting combined with multi-backend transcription and LLM-powered cleanup to generate separate polished transcript files.

Does automated talk splitting work for multi-hour conference recordings?

Yes, automated talk splitting is designed for multi-hour conference recordings, automatically generating separate polished transcript files with speaker names, talk titles, and key points.

Do I need YouTube auto-captions to process conference transcription?

No, you do not need YouTube auto-captions; it is simply the fastest free option, while the transcription pipeline also supports the Groq Whisper API and local Whisper model fallbacks.