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reader-youtube

Extract transcript text and metadata from YouTube videos via the YouTube Transcript API.

9|Updated Sep 22, 2025
Search Tags:#transcript#captions#youtube#metadata#language#video-analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SolomonikVik/svaib --skill reader-youtube
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reader-youtube
Source: https://github.com/SolomonikVik/svaib/tree/main/.claude/skills/reader-youtube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SolomonikVik/svaib --skill reader-youtube

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires youtube-transcript-api>=1.0.0, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the extraction of YouTube transcripts and video metadata, saving time when researching or summarizing video content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Retrieve auto-generated or human-provided transcripts from YouTube videos with optional timestamps and language preferences.
  • Metadata Retrieval: Fetch video title, channel/author, and URL for quick context.
  • Use Case: When you need to prepare a summary or briefing from long videos, run this Skill to pull the transcript and key metadata for quick analysis.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL to fetch its transcript and metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about reader-youtube

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

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

To extract a YouTube transcript, provide the video URL to retrieve auto-generated or human-provided caption text, optionally with timestamps and language preferences.

Can I get YouTube video metadata along with captions?▼

Yes, YouTube metadata retrieval fetches the video title, channel author, and URL alongside the transcript text to provide immediate context for analysis.

Does YouTube transcript extraction support multiple languages?▼

YouTube transcript extraction supports language options, allowing you to specify preferences to pull captions in the desired language from available video tracks.

How do I pull timestamps from YouTube captions for video analysis?▼

You can pull timestamps from YouTube captions by enabling the optional timestamp feature during transcript extraction, returning text formatted for detailed video analysis.

What is the best way to prepare a summary from a long YouTube video?▼

The best way to prepare a summary from a long YouTube video is to run transcript extraction first, pulling the full text and metadata for quick downstream analysis.

Do I need a YouTube URL to fetch auto-generated transcripts?▼

Yes, a YouTube URL is required to fetch auto-generated transcripts, as the extraction applies when a user provides a link to target the specific video content.

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