youtube-content

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

Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gigagiova/hermes-agent --skill youtube-content-gigagiova
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/gigagiova/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gigagiova/hermes-agent --skill youtube-content-gigagiova

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

YouTube transcripts are often raw, unstructured, and hard to repurpose for blogs, courses, or social media. This skill automatically fetches transcripts and transforms them into publish-ready content formats.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction: Fetch and parse transcripts from YouTube videos in multiple languages.
  • Content transformation: Convert transcripts into chapters, summaries, threads, and blog posts.
  • Workflow support: Produce ready-to-publish content for education, marketing, or research.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube video URL to generate chapters, summaries, threads, and a blog-post-ready output.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-content

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert YouTube transcripts into structured blog posts and summaries?

You convert YouTube transcripts into structured blog posts by fetching the video text and transforming it into summaries, chapters, threads, and ready-to-publish formats. The skill relies on the youtube-transcript-api to extract and restructure the raw text automatically.

Can I extract YouTube transcripts from videos in languages other than English?

Yes, you can extract YouTube transcripts in multiple languages. The skill supports fetching and parsing transcripts from videos regardless of language, transforming them into structured content for global content teams, educators, and researchers.

Do I need the youtube-transcript-api to generate chapters from a YouTube video?

Yes, the youtube-transcript-api is required to generate chapters. The skill depends on this specific library to fetch raw transcript data from the video URL before transforming it into structured outputs like chapters and summaries.

What happens if I try to extract a transcript from a YouTube video with disabled captions?

When extracting a transcript from a video with disabled captions, the skill handles the error gracefully. It catches exceptions for disabled transcripts or unavailable videos, preventing processing failures and notifying the user of the issue.

What is the best way to repurpose YouTube video content for social media threads?

The best way to repurpose YouTube video content for social media threads is to fetch the transcript and convert it into structured text. The skill transforms raw transcripts into ready-to-publish threads, summaries, and blog posts for content teams.