wc-seed-youtube

Find and transcribe YouTube videos matching seed queries into markdown files.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/strivelogic-cto/writing-companion.io --skill wc-seed-youtube
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wc-seed-youtube
Source: https://github.com/strivelogic-cto/writing-companion.io/tree/main/skills/wc-seed-youtube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/strivelogic-cto/writing-companion.io --skill wc-seed-youtube

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables rapid discovery and transcription of expert YouTube content for seed-based knowledge building, saving time locating relevant videos and producing ready-to-use transcripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover relevant YouTube videos based on seed queries.
  • Transcribe selected videos and store transcripts under seed/youtube/.
  • Deduplicate results by URL and align outputs with the specific sub_question angle for each query.

Quick Start

Provide a queries JSON file and optional audience segment name, then run the skill to discover, transcribe, and seed YouTube content.

Frequently Asked Questions about wc-seed-youtube

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I discover and transcribe YouTube videos to build a knowledge base?

You can discover and transcribe YouTube videos by providing seed queries that filter for relevance and credibility, then saving the resulting transcripts as structured markdown files under a dedicated seed/youtube directory for knowledge-base creation.

How do I automatically deduplicate YouTube video transcriptions by URL?

YouTube video transcriptions are automatically deduplicated by enforcing URL checks during the discovery process, ensuring your knowledge base contains only unique video transcripts without redundant entries across multiple seed queries.

What's the best way to filter YouTube video content by relevance and length for expert summaries?

Filtering YouTube video content by relevance, credibility, and appropriate length is handled by aligning discovery queries with specific sub-questions and pain points, producing expert-curated video summaries tailored to your target audience segment.

Can I run parallel YouTube video transcriptions for multiple seed queries?

Yes, parallel Task calls with max_turns set to 50 are used to process multiple seed queries concurrently, enabling rapid YouTube video discovery and transcription while writing structured markdown files with frontmatter metadata.

What metadata is saved when transcribing YouTube videos for content curation?

Transcribed YouTube videos are saved as markdown files containing frontmatter metadata including url, title, channel, source_type, date_scraped, pain_point, and sub_question to support structured content curation and knowledge-base organization.

Does YouTube video transcription require any external dependencies or API keys?

No external dependencies are required to run YouTube video discovery and transcription, as the skill operates independently using parallel Task calls to find, filter, and transcribe content directly into structured markdown seed files.