vid-transcript

Process YouTube and Vimeo transcripts into structured DOCX documents.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #transcript #video #youtube #transcription #docx #vimeo

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/asets-gobizit/claude-skills --skill vid-transcript

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vid-transcript
Source: https://github.com/asets-gobizit/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/vid-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/asets-gobizit/claude-skills --skill vid-transcript

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-docx, yt-dlp, openai-whisper, openpyxl, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of extracting, transcribing, and structuring information from YouTube and Vimeo videos into easily digestible formats.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Transcription: Downloads transcripts from YouTube and Vimeo, falling back to Whisper for audio transcription if needed.
Structured Output: Processes transcripts through seven phases, including prompt detection, note structuring, summarization, and actionable insights, outputting a formatted DOCX file.
Use Case: When you need to quickly get the key takeaways, action items, or a structured summary from a lengthy tutorial video, this Skill provides a comprehensive document.

Quick Start

Use the vid-transcript skill to process the YouTube video at https://youtu.be/example.

Frequently Asked Questions about vid-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I transcribe a YouTube video into a structured summary?▼

If subtitles are unavailable, this Skill falls back to the Whisper audio transcription model to generate text, then applies note-taking and structuring phases to produce the final DOCX file.

Can I extract transcripts from private Vimeo videos?▼

Yes, you can extract transcripts from private Vimeo videos by providing optional parameters like referer and password during the video processing workflow.

Does vid-transcript work with password-protected Vimeo links?▼

Yes, vid-transcript handles public, private, and domain-embedded Vimeo videos by accepting optional referer and password parameters to access and transcribe the content.

What is the best way to get actionable insights from a video tutorial?▼

It processes the video audio or subtitles through seven distinct phases, including prompt detection and note structuring, to ensure the final DOCX output contains clear action items.

Do I need Python dependencies installed to transcribe video content?▼

Yes, you need Python dependencies including yt-dlp, openai-whisper, python-docx, and openpyxl installed to handle video downloading, audio transcription, and DOCX file generation.