youtube-content

Extract and summarize YouTube video transcripts into structured formats.

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Search Tags:#transcript #youtube #content extraction #summary #video analysis

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/kngender5/hermes --skill youtube-content-kngender5

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/kngender5/hermes/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kngender5/hermes --skill youtube-content-kngender5

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need to efficiently summarize YouTube video content, extract transcripts, and transform them into various useful formats, saving time and improving access to information.

Core Features & Use Cases

Video Summarization: Converts lengthy video transcripts into concise summaries, threads, and blog posts.
Transcript Extraction: Fetches and parses transcripts from YouTube videos.
Format Customization: Offers various output formats like chapters, summaries, threads, and blog posts to cater to different use cases.
Use Case: If you need to quickly understand the content of a YouTube video, this Skill can provide you with a structured summary or a transcript.

Quick Start

To summarize a YouTube video, use the command: python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/fetch_transcript.py "https://youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID" --summary

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 transcript from a YouTube video?▼

To extract a YouTube video transcript, run the fetch_transcript.py script with the video URL. This fetches the transcript directly using the youtube-transcript-api and parses it into readable text.

Can I summarize a YouTube video into a blog post or thread?▼

Yes, you can summarize a YouTube video into a blog post or thread by passing the --summary flag to the fetch script, which transforms the extracted transcript into various structured formats.

Do I need youtube-transcript-api to fetch video summaries?▼

Yes, you need the youtube-transcript-api package installed, as it is the required dependency for fetching and parsing transcripts from YouTube videos before generating summaries.

What is the best way to convert a lengthy video transcript into chapters?▼

The best way to convert a lengthy video transcript into chapters is using this Skill's format customization, which structures extracted transcript text into organized chapters for easier navigation.

Does video transcript extraction work with different YouTube URL formats?▼

Yes, video transcript extraction handles various input YouTube URL formats. The script parses the provided URL and fetches the transcript regardless of the specific link structure.