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youtube-content-analysis

Extracts YouTube video transcripts and metadata for further processing.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#transcript#analysis#youtube#nlp#data-extraction#video-metadata
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/levonk/dotfiles --skill youtube-content-analysis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content-analysis
Source: https://github.com/levonk/dotfiles/tree/main/home/current/.chezmoitemplates/config/ai/skills/content/youtube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/levonk/dotfiles --skill youtube-content-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables AI agents to extract YouTube transcripts (full or timed) and video metadata, turning video content into usable text and structured data for downstream analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction: fetch full or timed transcripts for YouTube videos.
  • Video metadata retrieval: obtain title, duration, URL, and basic details.
  • Use Case: summarize a set of educational videos or build a searchable knowledge base from video content.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL to the skill's input tool to retrieve transcripts and metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-content-analysis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract YouTube transcripts for automated content analysis?▼

Extract YouTube transcripts by providing a video URL to retrieve full or timed text snippets. This tool fetches transcripts alongside video metadata like title and duration, turning video content into structured data for downstream AI processing and research workflows.

What is the best way to pull video metadata and transcripts from YouTube URLs?▼

Pull video metadata and transcripts by passing a YouTube URL to an automated extraction tool. This approach retrieves title, duration, URL details, and full or timed transcripts, producing structured text data suitable for building searchable knowledge bases from video content.

Can I use a TypeScript runtime tool server to get YouTube video transcripts?▼

Yes, you can use a TypeScript runtime tool server to get YouTube video transcripts. This Skill leverages npm dependencies including youtube-transcript, zod, and the Model Context Protocol SDK to automate transcript and metadata retrieval from YouTube URLs.

Does this YouTube transcript extraction approach work for building a searchable knowledge base?▼

Yes, extracting full or timed transcripts and video metadata creates usable text and structured data ideal for building a searchable knowledge base. By converting YouTube video content into structured formats, AI agents can perform summarization, knowledge extraction, and research tasks.

What are the limitations of using npm-based YouTube transcript extraction tools?▼

Limitations include reliance on the youtube-transcript package, which depends on YouTube's internal caption infrastructure. If a video lacks captions or YouTube changes its API, transcript retrieval may fail, though video metadata extraction typically remains unaffected.

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