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search-youtube

Search YouTube videos and extract transcripts, metadata, and audio with yt-dlp.

270|16|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#research#search#video#youtube#metadata#audio extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest --skill search-youtube
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: search-youtube
Source: https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest/tree/main/plugins/claude-research/skills/search-youtube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest --skill search-youtube

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, jq, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to efficiently search, analyze, and extract information from YouTube videos, transforming video content into actionable text or data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video Search: Find relevant videos based on keywords and filters.
  • Transcript Extraction: Download and clean subtitles for easy analysis.
  • Metadata Retrieval: Get detailed information about videos and channels.
  • Audio Extraction: Download audio tracks from videos in various formats.
  • Research Mode: Conduct in-depth, multi-round research on niche topics.
  • Use Case: Research a complex technical topic by finding, transcribing, and summarizing the top 5 most informative videos on YouTube.

Quick Start

Use the search-youtube skill to find videos about 'how to use claude code plugins'.

Frequently Asked Questions about search-youtube

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract YouTube video transcripts for research analysis?▼

You can extract YouTube video transcripts by using the search-youtube Skill to download and clean subtitles via yt-dlp. This process transforms video content into actionable text, enabling efficient content analysis and multi-stage autonomous research on specified topics.

Can I download audio tracks from YouTube videos in batch?▼

Yes, you can download audio tracks from YouTube videos in various formats using yt-dlp. The Skill supports batch processing, allowing you to efficiently retrieve audio and metadata from multiple videos or channels for content analysis.

Does yt-dlp work for retrieving YouTube channel metadata?▼

Yes, yt-dlp facilitates retrieving detailed metadata for both YouTube videos and channels. The Skill leverages this capability to gather comprehensive information needed for research and data extraction tasks.

What is the best way to search YouTube for niche technical topics?▼

The best way to search YouTube for niche topics is using the Skill's research mode, which conducts multi-round autonomous research. It finds relevant videos based on keywords, transcribes them, and summarizes the most informative content.

Do I need jq installed to extract YouTube video metadata?▼

Yes, jq is a required dependency alongside yt-dlp. You need both tools installed in your environment to enable comprehensive video search, metadata retrieval, and transcript extraction from YouTube.

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