youtube-capture

Extract YouTube transcripts and convert them into markdown notes for GitHub.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #transcript #markdown #github #youtube #notes #knowledge-capture

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/dwarvesf/claude-skills --skill youtube-capture

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-capture
Source: https://github.com/dwarvesf/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/youtube-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dwarvesf/claude-skills --skill youtube-capture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Transcribing video content into searchable knowledge is labor-intensive and error-prone. This skill automates extracting YouTube transcripts, cleans them for readability, and preserves them as markdown notes in a GitHub knowledge repository. It enables frictionless capture of insights from videos for later reference and sharing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcript extraction with timestamps and word counts.
Noise reduction and formatting for readability.
Push to GitHub MCP repository as notes with attribution.
Supports explicit triggers (paste URL or commands) and long-form videos.
Optional thumbnail capture to enrich notes.

Quick Start

Paste a YouTube URL and tell Claude to capture it into your knowledge notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-capture

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert a YouTube transcript into markdown notes automatically?▼

To convert a YouTube transcript into markdown notes, paste a public video URL and trigger the capture workflow. The system extracts the transcript, cleans noise, formats it with timestamps, and pushes the structured markdown notes to a GitHub repository.

Can I capture transcripts from long-form YouTube podcasts and tutorials?▼

Yes, you can capture transcripts from long-form YouTube podcasts and tutorials. The extraction process supports standard videos, talks, and long-form content while handling language detection and preserving timestamps for readability.

Does the YouTube transcript extraction process handle language detection and noise cleaning?▼

The YouTube transcript extraction process includes built-in language detection and noise reduction. It cleans the raw transcript text to improve readability before formatting it into structured markdown notes.

What is the best way to save YouTube video notes directly to a GitHub knowledge repository?▼

The best way to save YouTube video notes to a GitHub knowledge repository is by using an automated MCP integration. This workflow extracts the transcript, formats it as markdown with attribution, and pushes it directly to your repo for searchability.

Do I need a GitHub MCP setup to push captured YouTube transcripts to my knowledge base?▼

Yes, a GitHub MCP setup is required to push captured YouTube transcripts. The skill integrates with the knowledge-capture workflow via MCP to format and store the extracted markdown notes directly into your repository.

Are YouTube video thumbnails captured alongside the transcript when generating markdown notes?▼

YouTube video thumbnails can be optionally captured alongside the transcript. This feature enriches the generated markdown notes by embedding visual context directly into your GitHub knowledge repository.