video-transcript

Name: video-transcript
Availability: InStock
Author: monmacllcapp

Extract full text transcripts from YouTube videos with optional timestamps.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#transcript #summarization #research #video #youtube #text extraction

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks --skill video-transcript-monmacllcapp

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-transcript
Source: https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks/tree/main/skills/youtube/clawhub/video-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks --skill video-transcript-monmacllcapp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires node, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill extracts full text transcripts from video content, making it accessible for analysis, summarization, note-taking, or research.

Core Features & Use Cases

Full Transcript Extraction: Obtain the complete spoken text from YouTube videos.
Timestamp Inclusion: Optionally include timestamps for precise referencing.
Metadata Retrieval: Get video title and author information for context.
Use Case: You need to summarize a long YouTube lecture for a report. This Skill provides the full transcript, allowing you to quickly identify key points and create an accurate summary.

Quick Start

Extract the full text transcript with timestamps for the YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get a full text transcript from a YouTube video?▼

You can extract a full text transcript by providing a YouTube video URL to this Skill. It retrieves the complete spoken content, along with optional timestamps and metadata, for your research or note-taking.

Do I need a Node.js runtime to extract text from video content?▼

Yes, extracting text from video content requires the Node.js runtime. You must also set the TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY environment variable to successfully run the extraction scripts.

Can I include timestamps when I transcribe a video for note-taking?▼

Yes, you can include timestamps when transcribing a video for note-taking. The extraction process optionally appends precise timestamps to the text and retrieves video metadata like title and author.

What is the best way to convert video to text for research and summarization?▼

The best way to convert video to text for research is using an automated extraction script. It pulls the complete spoken text, enabling you to quickly identify key points and create accurate summaries without manual transcription.

What are the limitations of extracting YouTube video transcripts?▼

Limitations of extracting YouTube video transcripts include a strict dependency on the TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY environment variable and the Node.js runtime. Extraction will fail if either prerequisite is missing or incorrectly configured.