podcast-summarizer

Transcribe podcast episodes from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and RSS feeds using Whisper.

2|1|Updated Mar 3, 2026

Search Tags:#summarization #transcription #content extraction #podcast #audio processing #rss

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/dAAAb/agent-skills --skill podcast-summarizer

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: podcast-summarizer
Source: https://github.com/dAAAb/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/podcast-summarizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dAAAb/agent-skills --skill podcast-summarizer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires whisper, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of transcribing and summarizing podcast episodes, saving users time and effort in extracting key information from audio content.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-Platform Support: Handles podcasts from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and direct RSS/MP3 links.
Automated Transcription: Utilizes Whisper for accurate speech-to-text conversion.
Intelligent Summarization: Generates summaries of varying lengths using LLMs.
Use Case: A marketing professional needs to quickly understand the key takeaways from a new industry podcast episode without listening to the entire thing. They can use this Skill to get a concise summary.

Quick Start

Use the podcast-summarizer skill to summarize the Spotify episode at https://open.spotify.com/episode/xxx.

Frequently Asked Questions about podcast-summarizer

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I transcribe and summarize a podcast from Spotify or Apple Podcasts?▼

To summarize a podcast episode, the Skill extracts audio from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or RSS feeds, converts speech to text using Whisper, and generates an LLM summary of your specified length.

Can I use an RSS feed or direct MP3 link for audio transcription and content extraction?▼

Yes, you can use RSS feeds or direct MP3 links for audio transcription. The Skill processes these audio sources by extracting content and converting speech to text using Whisper for subsequent summarization.

Do I need the Whisper CLI to extract text from podcast audio?▼

Yes, you need the Whisper CLI installed to extract text from podcast audio. The Skill relies on Whisper to perform automated speech-to-text conversion before passing the transcription to an LLM for summarization.

What's the best way to get a concise summary of a long podcast episode?▼

The best way to get a concise podcast summary is to provide the episode URL to this Skill. It transcribes the audio via Whisper and uses LLMs to generate summaries of varying lengths based on your needs.

Does podcast summarization work without an API key for the summarization services?▼

No, podcast summarization does not work without an API key. The Skill requires API keys for summarization services to pass the Whisper transcription to an LLM and generate the final text output.