youtube-content

Extract YouTube video transcripts and generate structured summaries, blog posts, or social media content.

1|Updated Jul 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/icyzh/hermes-web --skill youtube-content-icyzh
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/icyzh/hermes-web/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/icyzh/hermes-web --skill youtube-content-icyzh

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 instantly convert YouTube content into structured summaries, blog posts, or social media threads.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Automatically fetches accurate transcripts from any YouTube video using the video URL or ID.
  • Content Transformation: Converts raw transcripts into chapters, concise summaries, Twitter threads, or full-length blog articles.
  • Use Case: If you need to share the key takeaways from a one-hour technical lecture with your team, use this skill to generate a structured summary with timestamped chapters in seconds.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-content skill to fetch the transcript for the video at https://youtube.com/watch?v=example and summarize it into a blog post.

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 and turn it into a blog post?

To extract a YouTube video transcript and turn it into a blog post, you provide the video URL to the skill, which fetches the text data and transforms it into structured blog articles or concise summaries.

Can I generate social media threads from a YouTube video URL?

Yes, you can generate social media threads from a YouTube video URL. The skill processes the fetched transcript and converts the raw text into structured Twitter threads or other social media content.

Does the youtube-transcript-api support multi-language video analysis?

The youtube-transcript-api supports multi-language video analysis by retrieving text data from various YouTube videos. It fetches transcripts that the skill then processes for downstream natural language transformation.

What is the best way to summarize long technical lectures on YouTube?

The best way to summarize long technical lectures is using this skill to instantly convert YouTube content into structured summaries with timestamped chapters, eliminating the need to watch the entire video.

How do I get timestamped chapters from a YouTube video transcript?

You get timestamped chapters from a YouTube video transcript by inputting the video URL or ID. The skill automatically fetches the transcript and structures the output with timestamped sections for easy navigation.

Are there limitations when fetching transcripts for private YouTube videos?

Fetching transcripts for private YouTube videos is limited by the youtube-transcript-api, which requires accessible video URLs or IDs to successfully retrieve text data for content transformation.