youtube-content

Extract YouTube transcripts and transform them into structured summaries and content formats.

Updated Jun 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davpatel605-beep/hermusagent --skill youtube-content-davpatel605-beep
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/davpatel605-beep/hermusagent/tree/main/backend/vendor/hermes/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davpatel605-beep/hermusagent --skill youtube-content-davpatel605-beep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of extracting and repurposing information from YouTube videos by turning transcripts into structured, readable content formats.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Fetches transcripts from YouTube videos using supported URLs, short links, embeds, live links, or video IDs.
  • Content Transformation: Converts transcripts into summaries, chapters, chapter summaries, threads, blog posts, and timestamped quotes.
  • Use Case: A researcher can provide a YouTube lecture link and receive a concise summary, organized chapters, or a publish-ready article from the video content.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-content skill to summarize the key points from this YouTube video link.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-content

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a YouTube video transcript into structured chapters?

To summarize a YouTube video transcript into structured chapters, this Skill extracts the text via the youtube-transcript-api and transforms it into organized chapter summaries, concise overviews, and timestamped quotes.

Can I repurpose YouTube video content into blog posts and threads?

You can repurpose YouTube video content into blog posts and threads by fetching the transcript and applying the Skill's content transformation logic to generate publish-ready articles and social media output formats.

Does youtube-transcript-api support fetching transcripts from live links and embeds?

The youtube-transcript-api dependency supports fetching transcripts from standard URLs, short links, embeds, live links, and video IDs, applying language handling and transcript validation during the extraction process.

What is the best way to extract timestamped quotes from a YouTube lecture?

The best way to extract timestamped quotes from a YouTube lecture is using this Skill to retrieve the transcript with proper timestamp formatting and generate structured output containing the specific quotes.

Are there limitations when analyzing YouTube videos without available transcripts?

A limitation when analyzing YouTube videos is that this Skill requires an available transcript for extraction; if the video lacks transcript data or language support fails validation, content transformation and summarization cannot proceed.

How does video analysis work for converting interviews into reusable content formats?

Video analysis for converting interviews works by extracting the transcript text and applying structured output generation to reformat the spoken content into summaries, chapters, or readable articles for content repurposing workflows.