video-to-action

Extracts timestamped procedural instructions from YouTube videos using transcripts and frames.

1|Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jesuscottage/machote --skill video-to-action
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Skill: video-to-action
Source: https://github.com/jesuscottage/machote/tree/main/.claude/skills/video-to-action
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jesuscottage/machote --skill video-to-action

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, ffmpeg, google-genai, Pillow, python-dotenv, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to extract detailed, step-by-step procedural instructions from YouTube videos, facilitating automation, knowledge capture, and instructional content creation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Procedure Extraction: Analyzes videos to generate comprehensive, timestamped breakdowns of processes demonstrated.
  • Multimodal Analysis: Incorporates visual frames and transcripts for in-depth understanding of tutorials, demos, and guides.
  • Use Case: For instance, extracting a Blender modeling tutorial into a detailed manual that omits watching the video, suitable for automation or training.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to analyze a YouTube tutorial by providing the video URL and optionally a specific question, then review the detailed step-by-step instructions generated.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-to-action

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract step-by-step instructions from a YouTube video?

You can extract step-by-step instructions from a YouTube video by using multimodal analysis that processes both visual frames and transcripts to generate detailed, timestamped procedural breakdowns suitable for automation and documentation.

What is multimodal video analysis for tutorial extraction?

Multimodal video analysis for tutorial extraction is a process that evaluates both video frames and audio transcripts simultaneously to capture intricate, timestamped procedural instructions demonstrated in visual guides.

Can I generate timestamped procedural documentation from YouTube tutorials?

Yes, you can generate timestamped procedural documentation from YouTube tutorials by analyzing the video content to produce detailed, granular step descriptions that omit the need to watch the entire video.

Do I need to install yt-dlp and ffmpeg to analyze video content?

Yes, you need to install yt-dlp and ffmpeg because they handle downloading the YouTube video and extracting frames, which are required inputs for the multimodal analysis process.

How do I automate workflows using extracted video instructions?

You can automate workflows using extracted video instructions by integrating the generated timestamped procedural steps with scripting or automatic execution systems to replicate the demonstrated processes.

What are the limitations of extracting actions from YouTube videos?

Limitations of extracting actions from YouTube videos include reliance on the accuracy of available transcripts and visual clarity of frames, which can affect the granularity of the generated procedural instructions.