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youtube-content

Fetch YouTube video transcripts and convert them into chapters, summaries, threads, and blog posts.

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Search Tags:#transcript#content generation#youtube#summary#video analysis#chapters
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill youtube-content
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill youtube-content

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly extract valuable information from YouTube videos, transforming raw transcripts into easily digestible and usable content formats.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Fetches transcripts for any YouTube video.
  • Content Transformation: Converts transcripts into chapters, summaries, Twitter threads, blog posts, or quotes.
  • Use Case: You need to quickly understand the key points of a long YouTube lecture for a report. This Skill can generate a concise summary and a list of chapter headings with timestamps.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-content skill to fetch the transcript for the YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID and output it as a plain text summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-content

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract a transcript from a YouTube video and convert it into a summary?▼

To extract a YouTube transcript and generate a summary, provide the video URL to fetch the text and transform it into a structured summary with chapters.

Can I generate timestamped chapters from a YouTube video transcript?▼

Yes, you can generate timestamped chapters from a YouTube video transcript. The tool fetches the transcript and formats it into chapters with timestamps or summaries.

What is the best way to turn a YouTube video into a blog post or Twitter thread?▼

The best way to turn a YouTube video into a blog post or thread is to fetch the transcript using the video URL and convert the extracted text into your desired format.

Does this tool work if the YouTube video transcript is disabled?▼

No, the tool does not work if the YouTube video transcript is disabled. It handles errors related to disabled transcripts or unavailable videos.

Can I select a specific language when fetching a YouTube video transcript?▼

Yes, you can select a specific language when fetching a YouTube video transcript. The tool provides options for language selection to match your preferred output.

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