glosa-video

Extract YouTube video transcripts into structured Markdown notes with summaries and timestamps.

Updated May 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/josenaldo/gca-toolkit --skill glosa-video
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Skill: glosa-video
Source: https://github.com/josenaldo/gca-toolkit/tree/main/skills/glosa-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/josenaldo/gca-toolkit --skill glosa-video

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the friction of capturing knowledge from video content by automating the creation of structured, searchable notes (Glosas) directly in your Obsidian vault.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Transcription Processing: Downloads and cleans YouTube subtitles to generate summaries, key points, and timestamps.
  • Playlist Support: Automatically processes entire playlists, creating individual notes for each video plus a master index.
  • Career-Focused Synthesis: Automatically extracts and formats interview-ready phrases from professional development content.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to glosa the video at the provided YouTube URL to generate a structured note in your vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about glosa-video

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert YouTube video transcripts into structured Markdown notes for Obsidian?

To convert YouTube video transcripts into structured Markdown notes, this Skill automates subtitle extraction and formatting to generate summaries, key points, and timestamped citations directly for your Obsidian vault.

Do I need yt-dlp to extract YouTube subtitles for knowledge management?

Yes, you need yt-dlp to extract YouTube subtitles for knowledge management. This Skill relies on the yt-dlp dependency to retrieve video transcripts and process them into structured notes.

Can I automatically process an entire YouTube playlist into individual Markdown notes?

Yes, you can automatically process an entire YouTube playlist into individual Markdown notes. This Skill creates a separate note for each video and generates a master index to organize the content.

How do I extract interview-ready phrases from professional development videos?

To extract interview-ready phrases from professional development videos, this Skill automatically analyzes and synthesizes video transcripts to format relevant career-focused insights into your notes.

What is the best way to create timestamped citations from YouTube videos?

The best way to create timestamped citations from YouTube videos is using this Skill, which cleans downloaded subtitles and formats them into structured Markdown with precise timestamps.

Why does YouTube transcript processing fail when generating Obsidian notes?

YouTube transcript processing for Obsidian notes may fail if yt-dlp is not installed or configured correctly, as this Skill depends on it to retrieve subtitles before text processing and formatting.