youtube-content

Fetch YouTube transcripts and generate structured chapters, summaries, threads, and blog posts.

Updated Mar 24, 2026

Search Tags:#threads #transcripts #chapters #summaries #blog-posts #youtube-transcript-api #content-automation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/1thirteeng3/greenmoire --skill youtube-content-1thirteeng3

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/1thirteeng3/greenmoire/tree/main/integrations/hermes-agent/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/1thirteeng3/greenmoire --skill youtube-content-1thirteeng3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Extracting YouTube transcripts can be time-consuming and manual. This skill automates the retrieval of transcripts from YouTube videos and transforms them into structured formats like chapters, summaries, threads, and blog posts, enabling faster content creation and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcript extraction: fetch transcripts for videos in multiple languages.
Structured output: generate chapters, summaries, chapter-by-chapter summaries, threads, and blog posts.
URL flexibility: supports various YouTube URL formats (standard, short, embed, live).
Error handling: reports disabled transcripts, private videos, or missing language transcripts clearly.

Quick Start

Run the helper script with a YouTube URL or video ID, then request the desired output format.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-content

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract YouTube transcripts and turn them into chapter summaries?▼

You can extract YouTube transcripts and turn them into chapter summaries by fetching the video transcript and applying a transformation to structure the text into chapters and summaries. This process automates retrieval and formatting for faster content analysis.

Can I generate blog posts from YouTube video transcripts automatically?▼

Yes, you can generate blog posts from YouTube video transcripts by retrieving the transcript text and transforming it into a structured blog post format. This automates content creation by converting video spoken content into written articles.

Does the youtube-transcript-api support multiple YouTube URL formats and languages?▼

The youtube-transcript-api supports multiple YouTube URL formats including standard, short, embed, and live links, and it can fetch transcripts in various languages. It outputs JSON containing the full and timestamped text for the requested video.

What is the best way to convert YouTube transcripts into structured threads?▼

The best way to convert YouTube transcripts into structured threads is to use an automated content transformation tool that retrieves the transcript and structures it into a thread format, enabling faster content creation and analysis from the video.

Why does YouTube transcript extraction fail for some videos?▼

YouTube transcript extraction fails when videos have disabled transcripts, are private, or lack transcripts in the requested language. The extraction process includes error handling to report these specific issues clearly so you can adjust the request.

Do I need to manually copy YouTube transcripts to create structured content?▼

No, you do not need to manually copy YouTube transcripts to create structured content. You can automate the retrieval of transcripts and transform them directly into chapters, summaries, threads, and blog posts for faster content generation.