youtube-content

Convert YouTube transcripts into summaries, threads, blogs, chapters, and timestamped quotes.

Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cabezno/bmb-encover-agent --skill youtube-content-cabezno
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/cabezno/bmb-encover-agent/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cabezno/bmb-encover-agent --skill youtube-content-cabezno

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the time-consuming task of manually watching or reading YouTube content by converting available transcripts into ready-to-use written outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction from YouTube: Pulls transcripts from a wide range of YouTube URL formats (watch, short links, shorts, embeds, live links, or a raw 11-character ID).
  • Transform into structured content: Produces chapters, overall summaries, chapter-by-chapter summaries, Twitter/X-style threads, blog posts, and timestamped quotes.
  • Scales to long videos: Chunks very large transcripts and summarizes each part before merging into a coherent result.

Quick Start

Paste a YouTube URL or video ID and ask for a blog post summary in one request.

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 or social thread?

To convert a YouTube transcript, provide a video URL and request a specific output format. The tool fetches the transcript and transforms it into structured blog posts or social threads for content repurposing.

Can I extract chapters and summaries from long YouTube videos?

Yes, you can extract chapters and summaries from long videos. The tool chunks large transcripts, summarizes each part individually, and merges them into a coherent, structured result with timestamped quotes.

Do I need to install youtube-transcript-api to generate YouTube summaries?

Yes, installing the youtube-transcript-api dependency is required. It enables the tool to fetch transcript segments, validate non-empty results with language fallbacks, and process them into summaries.

Does YouTube transcript summarization work with Shorts and live stream links?

Yes, transcript extraction works with Shorts and live stream links. The tool accepts standard watch URLs, youtu.be short links, embeds, live links, or a raw 11-character video ID.

What happens if a YouTube video transcript is empty or missing?

When a transcript is missing, the tool validates non-empty results and uses language fallbacks. If no transcript data is available after fallback attempts, the transformation process cannot proceed.