youtube-content

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

2|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlexiosBluffMara/mercury --skill youtube-content-alexiosbluffmara
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Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/AlexiosBluffMara/mercury/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlexiosBluffMara/mercury --skill youtube-content-alexiosbluffmara

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Extract YouTube transcripts and convert them into structured content (chapters, summaries, threads, blog posts) to accelerate content creation and knowledge extraction from videos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction from YouTube videos using youtube-transcript-api
  • Format transcripts into chapters with timestamps, concise summaries, Twitter/X threads, and blog posts
  • Language support and chunking for long transcripts
  • Output both JSON structured data and plain text formats for downstream processing

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL and I will fetch its transcript and deliver chapters, summaries, or other content formats

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-content

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a YouTube video transcript into a blog post?

To convert a YouTube video transcript into a blog post, provide the video URL to fetch the transcript and transform it into structured content. The transcript is extracted and formatted into a readable blog post using the youtube-transcript-api dependency.

Can I extract chapters with timestamps from a YouTube video?

Yes, you can extract chapters with timestamps from a YouTube video. By processing the fetched transcript, the tool formats the text into timestamped chapters, allowing you to navigate and structure long video content efficiently.

What is the best way to summarize long YouTube transcripts?

The best way to summarize long YouTube transcripts is by using a tool that supports language processing and transcript chunking. This Skill fetches the full transcript and processes it into concise summaries, handling long content by breaking it into manageable chunks.

Do I need the youtube-transcript-api to generate Twitter threads from video content?

Yes, you need the youtube-transcript-api installed to generate Twitter threads from video content. This dependency is required to fetch the raw transcript data from the YouTube URL before it can be transformed into a structured thread.

Does this tool output JSON structured data from YouTube video content?

Yes, this tool outputs JSON structured data from YouTube video content. After fetching the transcript, it can deliver both JSON structured data and plain text formats, enabling downstream processing for chapters, summaries, and threads.