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hyper-fast-youtube-transcript

Fetches YouTube transcripts by URL or IDnio, with optional timestamps, JSON, or file output.

Updated Apr 16, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#json#youtube#language#timestamps#data-extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yethikrishna/humble --skill hyper-fast-youtube-transcript-yethikrishna
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hyper-fast-youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/yethikrishna/humble/tree/main/core/kortix-master/opencode/skills/GENERAL-KNOWLEDGE-WORKER/hyper-fast-youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yethikrishna/humble --skill hyper-fast-youtube-transcript-yethikrishna

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires youtube-transcript-api, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the manual, time-consuming step of copying transcripts from YouTube videos by programmatically fetching accurate transcripts quickly and with optional formatting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch transcripts quickly from YouTube using a single URL or video ID.
  • Support multiple output modes: plain text, timestamps, JSON, or saved to a file.
  • Use case: quickly obtain a transcript for a video for note-taking or captioning tasks.

Quick Start

Provide a transcript for the given YouTube URL or video ID using the built-in script.

Frequently Asked Questions about hyper-fast-youtube-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract a YouTube transcript with timestamps from a video URL?▼

To extract a YouTube transcript with timestamps, provide the video URL or ID to the script. It fetches the transcript data and returns text formatted with optional timestamps using the youtube-transcript-api package.

Can I get YouTube transcript data output as JSON instead of plain text?▼

Yes, you can get YouTube transcript data output as JSON. The script supports multiple output modes, allowing you to retrieve the transcript as plain text, with timestamps, or structured as JSON.

Does the youtube-transcript-api support fetching transcripts in multiple languages?▼

The youtube-transcript-api supports fetching transcripts in multiple languages. The script handles various transcript languages and gracefully falls back when a transcript is unavailable for the requested video.

What is the best way to automate YouTube video transcript extraction for note-taking?▼

The best way to automate YouTube video transcript extraction is using a script that programmatically fetches data via a URL. This eliminates manual copying and quickly outputs formatted text or JSON for notes.

Why does YouTube transcript extraction fail or return no data for some videos?▼

YouTube transcript extraction fails or returns no data when transcripts are unavailable for the specific video. The script handles this gracefully by falling back deterministically instead of crashing during the data extraction process.

How do I save a fetched YouTube transcript directly to a file?▼

To save a fetched YouTube transcript directly to a file, use the script's file output mode. Provide the video ID or URL, and the tool will retrieve the text and write the transcript output to a local file.

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