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mkt-video-url-to-transcript

Convert video URLs into MP4 files and Whisper-generated TXT, SRT, and JSON transcripts.

3|6|Updated Apr 24, 2026
Search Tags:#yt-dlp#whisper#media extraction#short-form video#subtitle generation#video transcription
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hoanghd218/claude-ai-mastery --skill mkt-video-url-to-transcript
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mkt-video-url-to-transcript
Source: https://github.com/hoanghd218/claude-ai-mastery/tree/main/mkt/.claude/skills/mkt-video-url-to-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hoanghd218/claude-ai-mastery --skill mkt-video-url-to-transcript

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, openai-whisper, ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the manual effort of downloading short-form videos and creating transcripts, subtitles, and metadata from scattered video sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video Downloading: Retrieves videos from YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other yt-dlp-supported URLs.
  • Local Transcription: Uses Whisper to automatically detect language and generate plaintext transcripts and SRT subtitle files.
  • Use Case: A marketer can provide a social media video URL and receive the original MP4, transcript text, subtitles, and metadata for downstream content repurposing workflows.

Quick Start

Use the mkt-video-url-to-transcript skill to download and transcribe the video at the provided URL into a transcript and subtitle files.

Frequently Asked Questions about mkt-video-url-to-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe a YouTube Short or TikTok URL into text?▼

To transcribe a YouTube Short or TikTok URL into text, you provide the link to download the video and use Whisper to automatically detect language and generate plaintext transcripts and SRT subtitle files.

What file formats do I get from video transcription and downloading?▼

Video transcription and downloading produces MP4 video files, TXT plaintext transcripts, SRT subtitle files, and JSON metadata outputs for downstream content repurposing workflows.

Do I need ffmpeg and yt-dlp installed to extract subtitles from social media videos?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg, yt-dlp, and openai-whisper installed to extract subtitles from social media videos, as they handle media downloading, audio processing, and language detection respectively.

Can I use Whisper to generate SRT subtitles for Instagram Reels?▼

Yes, you can use Whisper to generate SRT subtitles for Instagram Reels, because the tool processes any yt-dlp-compatible URL to automatically detect language and produce subtitle files.

Best way to convert short-form video URLs into metadata and subtitles?▼

The best way to convert short-form video URLs into metadata and subtitles is using an automated pipeline that retrieves media via yt-dlp and applies Whisper transcription to output SRT, TXT, and JSON files.

Why does video transcription fail on certain social media links?▼

Video transcription fails on certain social media links when the source URL is incompatible with yt-dlp or when ffmpeg and Whisper dependencies are improperly configured for audio extraction.

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