video-to-markdown

Name: video-to-markdown
Availability: InStock
Author: imbatony

Extract speech from online videos into timestamped Markdown transcripts with summaries.

2|Updated Jan 27, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #markdown #llm #video #transcription #summaries #subtitle

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/imbatony/copilot-tools --skill video-to-markdown

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-to-markdown
Source: https://github.com/imbatony/copilot-tools/tree/main/.github/skills/video-to-markdown
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/imbatony/copilot-tools --skill video-to-markdown

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, ffmpeg, whisper, openai-whisper, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill converts video content into a structured, timestamped Markdown transcript with a separate key-points summary, removing the manual burden of manual transcription and note-taking.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatic Transcripts: Extract speech from online videos and produce a complete, timestamped transcript.
Structured Markdown Output: Generate a Markdown document with a full subtitle section and a concise summary of key points.
Versatile Use: Video notes, research extraction, teaching materials, and content repurposing for reports.

Quick Start

Provide a video URL and let the tool generate a Markdown document with complete subtitles and a concise summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-to-markdown

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert video to markdown notes with timestamps?▼

To convert video to markdown notes, this tool extracts speech and outputs a structured, timestamped markdown transcript alongside a concise key-points summary for reading.

Can I extract subtitles from YouTube or Bilibili videos automatically?▼

Yes, you can extract subtitles from YouTube or Bilibili automatically. The workflow uses yt-dlp and ffmpeg for media handling to fetch existing subtitles directly from the video.

Does video transcription work if the online video has no embedded subtitles?▼

Video transcription still works without embedded subtitles by applying optional Whisper transcription. This uses openai-whisper to automatically transcribe the extracted audio speech into text.

What is the best way to generate a key-points summary from video content?▼

The best way to generate a key-points summary from video content is using an automated workflow that transcribes the audio and outputs a separate markdown summary section alongside the full transcript.

Do I need ffmpeg and yt-dlp installed to extract speech from online videos?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg and yt-dlp installed. This workflow implements an end-to-end process using these dependencies for media handling and audio extraction before transcription can occur.