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video-summarize

Summarize a YouTube video transcript and store a tagged note in the vault.

69|7|Updated Jan 19, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#note-taking#knowledge-management#YouTube#summarize#video-analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TaylorHuston/local-life-manager --skill video-summarize
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-summarize
Source: https://github.com/TaylorHuston/local-life-manager/tree/main/.claude/skills/video-summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TaylorHuston/local-life-manager --skill video-summarize

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Summarizes a single YouTube video and creates a note.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript-based summaries: Creates a digest from video transcripts when available.
  • Why Watch?: Provides a recommendation on whether to watch the video.
  • Automatic note placement: Stores the result under my-vault/06 Knowledge Base/Capture/Videos/<folder>/<title>.md and applies channel-based tags.

Quick Start

Use the video-summarize skill to generate a note from a YouTube URL by running the command: /video-summarize <youtube-url> [folder]

Frequently Asked Questions about video-summarize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a YouTube video into a markdown note?▼

The Skill generates transcript-based summaries by processing an available YouTube video transcript, creating a concise digest and a recommendation on whether to watch the full video.

Can I automatically organize YouTube video summaries into specific folders?▼

Yes, the Skill automatically places the generated video note under a specific vault path based on the channel or a specified folder, and applies channel-based tags for knowledge management.

Do I need a video transcript to generate a summary?▼

The Skill requires an available transcript to generate a summary, so videos lacking transcript data cannot be processed into notes using this workflow.

What is the best way to capture YouTube video transcripts for note-taking?▼

The best way to capture transcripts for note-taking is using the youtube-catchup helper script, which feeds the transcript data to the Skill to generate a concise summary and a watch recommendation.

How do I trigger the video summarization process using a URL?▼

You trigger the summarization by providing a supported YouTube URL, which prompts the Skill to fetch the transcript, generate the summary, and save the note in your vault.

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