lecture-transcribe

Transcribe YouTube or local lecture media into structured study artifacts.

3|1|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/imvladikon/dot-claude --skill lecture-transcribe
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Skill: lecture-transcribe
Source: https://github.com/imvladikon/dot-claude/tree/main/skills/lecture-transcribe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/imvladikon/dot-claude --skill lecture-transcribe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Pillow, numpy, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Produces reliable transcripts and grounded study notes from YouTube lectures or local audio/video, saving time and improving study outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Downloads or accepts local media, normalizes audio, and transcribes to lecture.srt and lecture.txt
  • Detects key moments and can extract slide images to enrich notes
  • Builds a structured data artifact (lecture_data.json) for downstream note generation
  • Ideal for educators, researchers, and students who want concise expert notes rather than raw transcripts

Quick Start

Run the pipeline on a YouTube URL or local media to generate lecture.srt, lecture.txt, and lecture_notes.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about lecture-transcribe

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe a YouTube lecture into structured notes?

You can transcribe a YouTube lecture by running the skill's pipeline, which downloads the media, normalizes audio, and outputs structured transcripts and expert notes.

How does lecture transcription work with local video files?

Lecture transcription with local video files works by accepting local media input, normalizing the audio track, and generating transcript files alongside slide context data for downstream study.

Can I extract slide images from a video lecture automatically?

Yes, the skill detects key moments during processing and can extract slide images from the video to visually enrich the generated study notes.

Does this transcription tool require local dependencies like Python libraries?

Yes, the tool requires Python dependencies including Pillow and numpy to handle media processing and image extraction.

What is the best way to generate study notes from lecture subtitles?

The best way to generate study notes is to pass extracted subtitles through the skill's pipeline, which detects key moments and packages the data into expert notes.