youtube-content

Fetch YouTube transcripts and convert them into structured JSON content formats.

1|Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Monjyu1101/AiDiy2026 --skill youtube-content-monjyu1101
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Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/Monjyu1101/AiDiy2026/tree/main/backend_hermes/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Monjyu1101/AiDiy2026 --skill youtube-content-monjyu1101

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Transform YouTube transcripts into readily consumable content (summaries, threads, and blog-style posts) to save time and boost content velocity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction: Retrieve transcripts from YouTube videos using the youtube-transcript-api.
  • Content formats: Produce chapters, short summaries, threaded posts, or full blog-style articles with timestamps.
  • Use Case: Create a ready-to-publish summary of a video or turn key points into a social media thread.

Quick Start

Fetch transcripts from a YouTube URL using the helper script and choose the desired output format.

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 can convert YouTube transcripts into structured blog posts by fetching the video transcript and selecting a blog-style output format. This transforms raw video text into ready-to-publish articles, summaries, or threaded posts.

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

Yes, you can generate social media threads from a YouTube video transcript by extracting the text and applying a thread formatting template. This distills key video points into a sequence of short, structured posts.

Does this content generation method require the youtube-transcript-api?

Yes, this content generation method requires the youtube-transcript-api to retrieve video transcripts. It serves as the underlying dependency to fetch text before formatting it into chapters, summaries, or blog-style outputs.

How do I get timestamped chapters from a YouTube video?

To get timestamped chapters from a YouTube video, extract the transcript with timestamp data enabled. The output includes a timestamped_text field that you can format into structured chapter markers.

Can I select a specific language when extracting YouTube transcripts?

Yes, you can select a specific language when extracting YouTube transcripts by providing a language code. This ensures the retrieved transcript matches your desired language before formatting summaries or blog posts.

What happens if a YouTube video does not have available transcripts?

If a YouTube video does not have available transcripts, the extraction process will fail because it relies on the youtube-transcript-api to fetch existing text. It only supports videos with pre-existing transcript data.