youtube-clip-extractor

Extract short video clips from YouTube URLs using transcript analysis and FFmpeg.

9|2|Updated Feb 4, 2026

Search Tags:#social media #youtube #content creation #ffmpeg #transcript analysis #video clips

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/content-os --skill youtube-clip-extractor

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-clip-extractor
Source: https://github.com/cdeistopened/content-os/tree/main/skills/video/youtube-clip-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/content-os --skill youtube-clip-extractor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of identifying, extracting, and preparing compelling short clips from longer YouTube videos for social media sharing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Video & Transcript Download: Downloads YouTube videos and their transcripts.
Clip Identification: Analyzes transcripts to find moments with strong hooks and complete arcs.
Automated Clipping: Uses FFmpeg to precisely cut video clips.
Asset Generation: Creates platform-optimized on-screen text and captions.
Use Case: You have a 1-hour interview video and want to create 5 short, engaging clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-clip-extractor skill to download the video and transcript from the provided YouTube URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-clip-extractor

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract short clips from a YouTube video for social media?▼

To extract YouTube clips, you provide a video URL and the tool downloads the video and transcript, analyzes the text for engaging moments, and cuts precise clips using FFmpeg for social media sharing.

How does transcript analysis identify engaging moments in YouTube videos?▼

Transcript analysis identifies engaging moments by scanning the downloaded text for strong hooks and complete narrative arcs, pinpointing segments suitable for short-form content creation.

Do I need FFmpeg and yt-dlp installed to cut YouTube video clips?▼

Yes, you need yt-dlp to download YouTube videos and transcripts, and FFmpeg to precisely cut the video clips and prepare them for social media platforms.

Can I generate captions and on-screen text for TikTok and Instagram Reels?▼

Yes, the tool generates platform-optimized on-screen text and captions for the extracted clips, creating assets ready for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

What is the best way to automate finding compelling moments in long interviews?▼

Automating clip extraction from long interviews involves using transcript analysis to locate strong hooks and complete arcs, then cutting those segments with FFmpeg to produce shareable short clips.