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Fetch YouTube video transcripts with timestamps via TranscriptAPI.com.

3|1|Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qwwiwi/agentos-skills-public --skill transcript-qwwiwi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: transcript
Source: https://github.com/qwwiwi/agentos-skills-public/tree/main/skills/transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qwwiwi/agentos-skills-public --skill transcript-qwwiwi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the hassle of manually transcribing or searching for key quotes by fetching accurate YouTube video transcripts in the format you need.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript fetching for YouTube links: Retrieves transcripts when you provide a YouTube URL, youtu.be link, shorts link, or a bare video ID.
  • Timestamped transcripts and metadata: Supports returning clean text or JSON with timestamps and video metadata for quoting and analysis.
  • Account setup for TranscriptAPI.com: Guides you through creating an API key securely and storing it for agent runtime use.

Use Case: You have a YouTube link and need to summarize the content and extract a few exact quotes with timestamps for a report—this Skill fetches the transcript and returns it in a directly usable form.

Quick Start

Ask the AI: “Summarize what’s in this video and include a short list of the most important timestamps: <paste YouTube link>.”

Frequently Asked Questions about transcript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a YouTube video transcript with timestamps for quoting?

You can extract a YouTube transcript with timestamps by providing the video URL or ID and configuring the output to include timestamps. The Skill fetches the spoken content in JSON or text format, ready for quoting and research.

Can I fetch YouTube transcripts using just a video ID instead of a full URL?

Yes, the Skill accepts a bare YouTube video ID, standard URLs, youtu.be links, and shorts links as valid triggers to fetch the transcript. It processes any of these formats to retrieve the spoken content.

Do I need an API key to retrieve YouTube transcripts automatically?

Yes, an API key from TranscriptAPI.com is required to retrieve YouTube transcripts automatically. The Skill guides you through securely creating and storing the API key in your environment for agent runtime use.

What is the best way to summarize a YouTube video and extract key moments?

The best way to summarize a YouTube video and extract key moments is to fetch the transcript with timestamps and metadata, then use it for downstream analysis. The Skill outputs clean text or JSON directly usable for summarization.

Does this YouTube transcript fetcher support JSON output with video metadata?

Yes, the YouTube transcript fetcher supports configurable JSON output with video metadata and timestamps. You can retrieve clean text or structured JSON to prepare content for research and downstream analysis.