youtube-content

Extract YouTube transcripts and convert them into summaries, chapters, threads, and blog posts.

Updated May 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ossoolli/Nexum-Core --skill youtube-content-ossoolli
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Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/ossoolli/Nexum-Core/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ossoolli/Nexum-Core --skill youtube-content-ossoolli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve? Manually watching long YouTube videos to capture key points is time-consuming, and repurposing video content into written formats requires tedious transcription work. This Skill fetches video transcripts automatically and transforms them into structured written content. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Transcript Extraction: Fetch transcripts from any YouTube URL format (watch links, youtu.be short links, shorts, embeds, live links, or raw video IDs) with language fallback support. - Multiple Output Formats: Convert transcripts into timestamped chapters, concise summaries, chapter summaries, Twitter/X threads, blog posts, or notable quotes. - Long Video Handling: Automatically chunk transcripts exceeding ~50K characters with overlapping segments, summarize each chunk, and merge results. - Use Case: A content marketer shares a 45-minute conference talk URL and asks for a blog post. The Skill fetches the transcript with timestamps, chunks it, and produces a full article with sections, key quotes, and takeaways. ## Quick Start Summarize this YouTube video into a timestamped chapter list: https://youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-content

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video in Python?▼

Use the youtube-transcript-api package to fetch transcripts programmatically. Pass a video URL or 11-character video ID to the fetch_transcript.py script, which returns JSON with segments, full text, and optional timestamps.

How to summarize a YouTube video without watching it?▼

Fetch the video transcript with the helper script using --text-only --timestamps, then transform it into a summary, chapters, thread, or blog post. Long transcripts are split into overlapping chunks and summarized before merging.

What YouTube URL formats are supported for transcript extraction?▼

The script accepts standard watch URLs, youtu.be short links, shorts, embeds, live links, and raw 11-character video IDs. It extracts the video ID automatically using regex pattern matching.

Why does YouTube transcript fetching fail for some videos?▼

Fetching fails when transcripts are disabled by the video owner, the video is private or unavailable, or no transcript exists in the requested language. Retry without the --language flag to fetch any available transcript.

Can I fetch YouTube transcripts in languages other than English?▼

Yes, pass comma-separated language codes with the --language flag, such as --language tr,en. The API uses a fallback chain, so if the first language is unavailable it tries the next one in the list.