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youtube-content

Extract YouTube video transcripts and convert them into structured outputs.

Updated Apr 11, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#video#youtube#transcription#chapters#summarize#content-extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/musical-basics/hermes-build-2 --skill youtube-content-musical-basics
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/musical-basics/hermes-build-2/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/musical-basics/hermes-build-2 --skill youtube-content-musical-basics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Extract raw YouTube video dialogue into structured, reusable content so users can quickly read, repurpose, or publish video information without manually transcribing and editing long recordings.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Retrieve transcripts from any standard YouTube URL, short link, embed, short, live link, or raw video ID.
  • Multiple Output Formats: Produce timestamped plain text, chapter lists, concise summaries, chapter-by-chapter summaries, social media threads, blog posts, and notable quotes with timestamps.
  • Robust Workflow: Handles language fallbacks, validates non-empty output, supports large-transcript chunking and merging, and reports common errors like disabled or private transcripts.
  • Use Case: A content creator uses the skill to fetch a talk's transcript, generate a chapter breakdown, and convert it into a Twitter/X thread and a short blog post for promotion.

Quick Start

Fetch the transcript for the video URL and return a concise 6-sentence summary with timestamps and a chapter list.

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 transcript and turn it into a summary?▼

You can extract a YouTube transcript by providing the video URL or 11-character ID, which the tool fetches and converts into a concise summary. It processes the raw dialogue and returns a structured summary output.

Can I generate chapters and timestamps from a YouTube video?▼

Yes, you can generate chapters and timestamps from a YouTube video. The tool extracts the transcript and structures it into a chapter list with optional timestamped text, allowing you to navigate and organize video content efficiently.

Does this tool support YouTube shorts and live links for content extraction?▼

Yes, the tool supports content extraction from YouTube shorts, embeds, and live links. It validates standard URLs and raw video IDs, fetching available transcripts for repurposing across various formats.

How do I repurpose a YouTube transcript into a social media thread or blog post?▼

To repurpose a YouTube transcript into a social media thread or blog post, the tool extracts the video dialogue and restructures it. You receive ready-to-publish threads and blog posts derived directly from the transcript content.

What are the limitations when fetching YouTube transcripts?▼

Limitations when fetching YouTube transcripts include videos with disabled or private transcripts, which return specific error reports. The tool handles large-transcript chunking with overlap, but cannot bypass platform-level restrictions.

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