youtube

Download YouTube videos, audio, transcripts, and metadata from URLs.

9|2|Updated Jan 31, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #youtube #yt-dlp #metadata #download #playlists #transcripts

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/aussiegingersnap/cursor-skills --skill youtube-aussiegingersnap

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube
Source: https://github.com/aussiegingersnap/cursor-skills/tree/main/skills/tools-youtube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aussiegingersnap/cursor-skills --skill youtube-aussiegingersnap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Retrieves and processes YouTube content (video/audio, transcripts, and metadata) efficiently for research, archiving, or analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

Download videos or audio in multiple formats using yt-dlp.
Extract subtitles/transcripts for AI analysis.
Fetch and display video metadata (title, duration, stats).
Handle playlists: list or download all items with optional range.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL and run the desired script to download media, extract transcripts, or fetch metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I download YouTube videos and playlists for archiving?▼

Extracting YouTube transcripts involves fetching subtitles from video URLs for AI analysis. The script supports optional transcript extraction and metadata dumps, handling various languages for content research.

Do I need to install yt-dlp and ffmpeg to fetch YouTube metadata?▼

Yes, you can list all items in a YouTube playlist or download them entirely. The script handles playlist operations with optional range support, allowing you to fetch metadata or download specific video segments.

What is the best way to extract YouTube transcripts for AI analysis?▼

Do I need to install yt-dlp and ffmpeg to fetch YouTube metadata?▼

Yes, you need yt-dlp and ffmpeg installed to run this toolchain. These dependencies are required to locate, download, and process YouTube content, including fetching video metadata like titles, durations, and stats.

Can I download specific ranges of videos from a YouTube playlist?▼