youtube-content

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

14|2|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ex3ndr/daycare --skill youtube-content-ex3ndr
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Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/ex3ndr/daycare/tree/main/packages/daycare/sources/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ex3ndr/daycare --skill youtube-content-ex3ndr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly extract and transform information from YouTube video transcripts, making complex video content more accessible and actionable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Fetching: Retrieves transcripts for any YouTube video, supporting multiple languages.
  • Content Transformation: Converts transcripts into various formats like summaries, chapter lists, social media threads, or blog posts.
  • Use Case: Quickly generate a Twitter thread summarizing the key points of a long-form educational YouTube video, or create a concise blog post from a technical tutorial.

Quick Start

Fetch the transcript for the YouTube video at https://youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID and generate a summary.

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 summary?

To convert a YouTube video transcript into a blog post or summary, fetch the transcript using the video URL and apply a content transformation to restructure the text. This Skill supports generating summaries, chapters, threads, and blog posts from the retrieved transcript.

Can I extract YouTube video chapters and threads from videos in different languages?

Yes, you can extract YouTube video chapters and threads from videos in different languages by specifying your desired language during the transcript retrieval process. The Skill supports language selection to fetch and transform transcripts accordingly.

What happens if a YouTube video transcript is disabled or unavailable?

If a YouTube video transcript is disabled or unavailable, the Skill provides built-in error handling to manage the retrieval failure. It will catch the specific error from the transcript API and prevent the content transformation process from executing.

How does video analysis work when generating content from a YouTube transcript?

Video analysis when generating content from a YouTube transcript works by fetching the full text via a Python script and then applying structural transformations. This converts raw transcript data into accessible formats like concise summaries or structured chapter lists.

Do I need a Python environment to fetch YouTube transcripts and generate content?

Yes, you need a Python environment to fetch YouTube transcripts and generate content because the Skill utilizes a Python script for transcript retrieval. It relies on the youtube-transcript-api dependency to execute the fetching and processing logic.

What is the best way to summarize long-form educational YouTube videos into key points?

The best way to summarize long-form educational YouTube videos into key points is to fetch the video transcript and apply a summary transformation. This extracts the core information and converts it into a concise, actionable format without manual transcription.