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youtube-content

Fetch YouTube transcripts and convert them into structured content formats.

29|4|Updated Mar 18, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#summarization#youtube#content repurposing#social media content#chapter generation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ruuxi/stella --skill youtube-content-ruuxi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/ruuxi/stella/tree/main/runtime/home-seed/skills/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ruuxi/stella --skill youtube-content-ruuxi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the tedious manual work of watching full YouTube videos to extract key information, transcribe content, or repurpose video material for other formats, saving you hours of repetitive effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Fetch accurate, timestamped transcripts from any public YouTube video, including shorts, live streams, and videos with multiple language options.
  • Content Repurposing: Convert transcripts into structured formats like timestamped chapters, concise summaries, Twitter/X threads, full blog posts, or notable quotes with timestamps.
  • Use Case: If you watched a 45-minute industry talk and need to share key takeaways with your team, use this Skill to generate a 5-sentence summary and a threaded social post in seconds instead of taking manual notes.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-content skill to turn the YouTube video link I just shared into a timestamped chapter list and 1-paragraph 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 for content repurposing?▼

To extract a YouTube transcript for content repurposing, this Skill fetches timestamped transcript data from public videos using the youtube-transcript-api. It retrieves accurate text from shorts, live streams, and multi-language videos, applying fallback logic when transcripts are missing or disabled.

Can I generate timestamped chapters and summaries from long-form YouTube videos?▼

Yes, you can generate timestamped chapters and summaries from long-form YouTube videos. This Skill transforms fetched transcripts into structured formats, allowing you to quickly extract key takeaways and create chapter lists from educational or professional talks.

Does the youtube-transcript-api work with YouTube Shorts and live streams?▼

The youtube-transcript-api works with YouTube Shorts and live streams. It fetches accurate, timestamped transcripts from any public YouTube video, including multiple language options, while providing built-in fallback logic for missing or disabled transcripts.

What is the best way to convert a YouTube transcript into a Twitter thread or blog post?▼

The best way to convert a YouTube transcript into a Twitter thread or blog post is using this Skill's content repurposing feature. It transforms raw timestamped transcripts into structured formats like threaded social posts, full blog articles, and notable quotes in seconds.

Why does YouTube transcript extraction fail on some public videos?▼

YouTube transcript extraction fails when videos have missing or disabled captions. This Skill includes built-in fallback logic to handle these exceptions, but it cannot retrieve transcript data if the public video lacks any accessible caption track.

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