youtube-content

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

Updated Jun 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cxnaive/hermes-agent-llbot --skill youtube-content-cxnaive
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/cxnaive/hermes-agent-llbot/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cxnaive/hermes-agent-llbot --skill youtube-content-cxnaive

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 process of watching long videos to extract information, allowing you to quickly digest content through summaries, blog posts, or structured notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Automatically fetches accurate transcripts from any YouTube video URL.
  • Content Transformation: Converts raw transcripts into chapters, Twitter threads, blog posts, or concise summaries.
  • Use Case: If you need to catch up on a two-hour technical lecture, use this skill to generate a structured summary with key takeaways and timestamped chapters in seconds.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to summarize the YouTube video at the provided URL into a blog post 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 a YouTube video transcript into a structured summary?

To extract a YouTube video transcript into a structured summary, the skill fetches speech-to-text data using the youtube-transcript-api and processes it into concise text formats with key takeaways and timestamped chapters.

Can I convert YouTube transcripts into blog posts and Twitter threads automatically?

Yes, you can convert YouTube transcripts into blog posts and Twitter threads automatically by providing the video URL, which triggers content transformation of the raw transcript into the desired structured format.

Does the youtube-transcript-api support language-specific transcript retrieval?

The youtube-transcript-api supports language-specific transcript retrieval, allowing the skill to programmatically fetch and parse video metadata and speech-to-text data for content analysis in various languages.

What is the best way to generate timestamped chapters from a long technical lecture on YouTube?

The best way to generate timestamped chapters from a long technical lecture is to use this skill to process the video URL, which automatically extracts the transcript and structures it into chapters with key takeaways.

What YouTube URL formats are supported for transcript extraction and content analysis?

Transcript extraction supports various YouTube URL formats, allowing the skill to programmatically fetch and parse video metadata regardless of the specific link structure you provide for content analysis.

Are there limitations when fetching transcripts for videos without subtitles?

A limitation exists when fetching transcripts for videos without subtitles, as the skill relies on the youtube-transcript-api to retrieve existing speech-to-text data rather than performing real-time audio transcription.