youtube-caption

Fetch YouTube transcripts and metadata using the youtube-transcript-api with residential proxy support.

1|1|Updated Jun 11, 2026

Search Tags:#video #youtube #transcription #metadata #scraping #proxy

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/valtterimelkko/agent-workflow-skills --skill youtube-caption

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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Skill: youtube-caption
Source: https://github.com/valtterimelkko/agent-workflow-skills/tree/main/skills/youtube-caption
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/valtterimelkko/agent-workflow-skills --skill youtube-caption

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the difficulty of manually transcribing video content or scraping metadata from YouTube, which is often blocked by bot detection.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcript Extraction: Automatically downloads full video captions and transcripts.
Metadata Retrieval: Fetches video titles, descriptions, channel info, and links using residential proxy support to bypass restrictions.
Use Case: Use this to quickly ingest long-form video content into your research workflow or to extract resource links from a video description for documentation.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-caption skill to fetch the transcript and metadata for the video at the provided URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-caption

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract YouTube transcripts and video metadata for research workflows?▼

You can extract YouTube transcripts and video metadata by using automated data acquisition scripts that fetch full video captions, titles, and descriptions. This approach quickly ingests long-form video content into research workflows or documentation.

Why does YouTube scraping fail with bot detection and how do I bypass it?▼

YouTube scraping fails with bot detection when automated requests are blocked. You can bypass these restrictions by configuring residential proxy support to ensure reliable data retrieval for video transcripts and metadata.

Can I use the youtube-transcript-api to fetch full video captions automatically?▼

Yes, you can use the youtube-transcript-api to automatically download full video captions and transcripts. It supports automated data acquisition for content analysis and media processing workflows.

Do I need a residential proxy to retrieve YouTube video titles and descriptions?▼

Yes, a residential proxy is required to retrieve YouTube video titles and descriptions. Configuring a residential proxy bypasses YouTube bot detection and ensures reliable data retrieval for your metadata scraping.

What's the best way to ingest long-form video content into content analysis pipelines?▼

The best way to ingest long-form video content is by using automated transcript extraction scripts. These scripts fetch full video captions and metadata, allowing you to quickly ingest resource links and transcripts into analysis pipelines.

What are the limitations of using youtube-transcript-api for metadata scraping?▼

The main limitation of using youtube-transcript-api for metadata scraping is YouTube's bot detection. Without configuring a residential proxy, automated data acquisition for transcripts and metadata will likely be blocked.