videotranscript-api

Transcribe and summarize video and podcast URLs via VideoTranscriptAPI.

204|27|Updated Apr 27, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zlxlabs/VideoTranscriptAPI --skill videotranscript-api-zlxlabs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: videotranscript-api
Source: https://github.com/zlxlabs/VideoTranscriptAPI/tree/main/skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zlxlabs/VideoTranscriptAPI --skill videotranscript-api-zlxlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pypdf2, pdf2image, requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of converting video and podcast content into AI-checked text and summaries, providing quick and accurate insights without manual transcription.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video/Podcast Transcription: Convert URLs to AI-checked text, with options for speaker recognition and language selection.
  • Summarization: Generate concise summaries of the content for quick review.
  • History Search: Retrieve past transcription and summary results based on platform, author, or keywords.

Quick Start

Use the videotranscript-api skill to transcribe and summarize a YouTube video: "Summarize the content of this video: [video URL]".

Frequently Asked Questions about videotranscript-api

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe and summarize a video from a URL?

To transcribe and summarize video content from a URL, you can automate the process by submitting the link to generate AI-checked text and concise summaries. This works for platforms like YouTube, Bilibili, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Xiaoyuzhou.

Does video transcription support speaker recognition and language selection?

Yes, video transcription supports speaker recognition and language selection. When converting URLs to AI-checked text, you can specify these options to accurately identify different speakers and handle multilingual content.

Do I need a Bearer token to use the VideoTranscriptAPI for podcast summaries?

Yes, you need a Bearer token for authentication to use the VideoTranscriptAPI for podcast summaries. Access to the API and this token are required to extract transcripts and summaries from video and podcast URLs.

Can I search past video transcription and summary results by author or keyword?

Yes, you can search past video transcription and summary results by author or keyword. The history search feature allows you to retrieve previous outputs filtered by specific platforms, authors, or keywords.

What is the best way to get AI-checked transcripts from Xiaoyuzhou podcasts?

The best way to get AI-checked transcripts from Xiaoyuzhou podcasts is to use an automated transcription API. This handles the platform's content directly from the URL, providing accurate text and summaries without manual transcription.