transcribe-session

Transcribe conversations into structured transcripts with YAML frontmatter and synthesis sections.

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #knowledge management #transcription #decision capture #session logging #conversation summary #index updating

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/christophevg/c3 --skill transcribe-session

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: transcribe-session
Source: https://github.com/christophevg/c3/tree/main/skills/transcribe-session
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/christophevg/c3 --skill transcribe-session

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you convert an ongoing or recent conversation into a structured, reusable transcript so you can accurately review what happened and document outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Curated transcript creation: Produces a formatted transcript including verbatim user prompts and assistant responses using the project’s established structure.
Session capture with synthesis: Extracts and summarizes key session metadata such as decisions, files modified, commits made, and next steps.
Transcript indexing: Updates conversations/index.md with a new row so transcripts are discoverable over time.

Quick Start

Ask to transcribe the current session and specify where to save the transcript using the suggested filename.

Frequently Asked Questions about transcribe-session

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a transcript of my chat session for later review?▼

To create a chat session transcript, you can request a session transcription to extract verbatim user prompts and assistant responses into a structured markdown file with YAML frontmatter. This generates a curated conversation summary and updates your conversations/index.md file for discoverability.

What is the best way to log conversation history and capture decisions from a chat?▼

Logging conversation history and capturing decisions is done by transcribing the session into a formatted transcript with synthesis sections. This process extracts key session metadata including decisions made, files modified, commits, and next steps for reliable session logging.

How do I format a conversation transcript with markdown and YAML frontmatter?▼

Formatting a conversation transcript with markdown and YAML frontmatter involves extracting verbatim exchanges and generating a structured document. The transcript includes YAML frontmatter with metadata and synthesis sections summarizing ideas, actions, and a conversation summary.

Can I manually generate a conversation summary and update my knowledge management index?▼

Yes, you can manually generate a conversation summary and update your knowledge management index by requesting a transcript. The process creates a structured markdown file and adds a new row to conversations/index.md with the date, slug, ideas, summary, and actions.

Does session transcription work for logging recent chat history or only the current session?▼

Session transcription works for both current and recent chat history. It applies when you request a session transcript, create one manually, or want to log conversation history, extracting verbatim exchanges from the ongoing or recent conversation.

What information is included in the synthesis sections of a curated transcript?▼

The synthesis sections of a curated transcript include key session metadata such as decisions made, files modified, commits, and next steps. These sections provide a structured conversation summary alongside the verbatim user and assistant exchanges.