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youtube-content

Fetch YouTube video transcripts and transform them into structured content.

87|20|Updated Mar 9, 2026

Search Tags:#content summarization #blog generation #chapter extraction #youtube transcript #timestamped quotes #social thread

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/openaeon/OpenAEON --skill youtube-content-openaeon

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the manual effort of watching or copy-pasting YouTube transcripts by automatically fetching the video’s transcript and converting it into structured, reusable content.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcript extraction from YouTube URLs/IDs: Pulls segmented transcript text (optionally timestamped) from standard YouTube link formats.
Transform into structured outputs: Produces chapters, chapter-by-chapter summaries, concise full summaries, thread-style posts, blog-style articles, or notable quotes with timestamps.
Practical use cases: Summarize a creator’s talk for research notes, generate publish-ready blog drafts from a video, or extract a thread of key points for social sharing.

Quick Start

Run the script to fetch a transcript with timestamps and plain text, then use it as input for further summarization and formatting.

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 from a video URL?▼

To extract a YouTube transcript, provide a standard video URL, Shorts link, embed, live link, or 11-character video ID. The tool fetches language-specific transcript segments and validates non-empty results.

Can I generate a blog post from a YouTube video?▼

Yes, you can generate a blog post from a YouTube video. The fetched transcript text is transformed into structured content, producing publish-ready blog drafts or concise full summaries.

What is the best way to get timestamped quotes from YouTube transcripts?▼

The best way to get timestamped quotes is by fetching the transcript with timestamps enabled. The tool emits timestamped text segments, allowing extraction of notable quotes with precise video timings.

Does this approach work with YouTube Shorts and live links?▼

Yes, this approach works with YouTube Shorts and live links. It extracts the correct 11-character video ID from various formats including standard URLs, embeds, Shorts, and live links to fetch transcripts.

How do I convert a YouTube transcript into chapters and social threads?▼

To convert a transcript into chapters and social threads, the tool processes fetched transcript segments. It transforms them into structured outputs like chapter-by-chapter summaries and thread-style posts for social sharing.