video-transcript-downloader

Fetch transcripts, subtitles, and media from YouTube and yt-dlp-supported sites.

52|3|Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Zhow01/SkillAttack --skill video-transcript-downloader-zhow01
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-transcript-downloader
Source: https://github.com/Zhow01/SkillAttack/tree/main/data/hot100skills/046_steipete_video-transcript-downloader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Zhow01/SkillAttack --skill video-transcript-downloader-zhow01

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires youtube-transcript-plus, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates the retrieval of transcripts, subtitles, and media from YouTube and any yt-dlp-supported site, eliminating manual extraction and formatting tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction: fetch transcripts as clean paragraphs or with timestamps for captioning and content review.
  • Media & subtitles: download video/audio and subtitles for offline access or analysis.
  • Troubleshooting support: helps diagnose issues with yt-dlp/ffmpeg formats and playlists.

Quick Start

Run this skill with a YouTube URL to retrieve a transcript or save media locally.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-transcript-downloader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download YouTube transcripts with timestamps?

To download YouTube transcripts with timestamps, this skill fetches and extracts caption data directly from the video URL. It supports retrieving transcripts as clean paragraphs or with timestamps for captioning workflows and content review.

What's the best way to automate subtitle extraction from multiple channels?

Automating subtitle extraction across multiple channels is achieved by running this skill to fetch subtitles from supported yt-dlp sites. It applies to archival transcription workflows and handles robust fallback paths when direct transcripts are unavailable.

Does this tool work with sites other than YouTube?

Yes, it works with sites other than YouTube by leveraging yt-dlp support. It fetches transcripts, subtitles, and media across multiple yt-dlp-supported platforms for offline access and analysis.

Can I download video and audio along with the transcripts?

You can download video and audio alongside transcripts. This skill handles media and subtitles retrieval locally, supporting offline media collection while extracting the necessary captioning data.

Why does my yt-dlp transcript extraction fail for some videos?

Transcript extraction fails when direct transcripts are unavailable or formats are unsupported. This skill provides troubleshooting support to diagnose yt-dlp and ffmpeg issues and applies robust fallback paths to mitigate these failures.