youtube-content

Convert YouTube transcripts into summaries, threads, blogs, and timestamped chapters.

Updated May 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Z43L/zeus-agent --skill youtube-content-z43l
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/Z43L/zeus-agent/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Z43L/zeus-agent --skill youtube-content-z43l

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

It removes the effort of manually watching YouTube videos by turning transcripts into structured, readable content like summaries, threads, blogs, and chaptered notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript-to-Content Transformation: Converts YouTube transcripts into chapters, summaries, chapter summaries, threads, blog posts, or quotes with timestamps.
  • Flexible Input Handling: Accepts full YouTube URLs, short links, shorts/embeds/live links, or a raw 11-character video ID.
  • Scalable Long-Video Workflow: Chunks large transcripts and merges structured outputs while maintaining coherence and timestamps.

Quick Start

Paste a YouTube URL and ask for a chaptered summary (with timestamps) so the skill fetches the transcript and returns organized notes for your reading or publishing needs.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-content

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a YouTube video transcript into a blog post or thread?

To convert a YouTube transcript into a blog post or thread, the skill fetches transcript segments using the youtube-transcript-api and transforms the text into your requested output format. You simply provide a video URL or ID and specify the desired structure.

Can I generate timestamped chapters from a YouTube video automatically?

Yes, you can generate timestamped chapters from a YouTube video automatically. The skill processes the fetched transcript to create structured, timestamped chapter outputs, allowing you to navigate or repurpose video content efficiently without manual timestamping.

Does youtube-transcript-api work with long YouTube videos?

Yes, youtube-transcript-api works with long YouTube videos by utilizing transcript chunking. The skill divides large transcripts into manageable chunks, processes them, and merges the structured outputs while maintaining coherence and accurate timestamps across the entire video.

What happens if a YouTube video has disabled subtitles or unavailable transcripts?

If a YouTube video has disabled subtitles or unavailable transcripts, the skill provides clear handling and validation. It detects the unavailable transcript segments and returns a clear notification instead of failing silently, ensuring you know the video cannot be processed.

What YouTube link formats are supported for transcript extraction?

Supported YouTube link formats for transcript extraction include full URLs, short links, shorts, embeds, live links, and raw 11-character video IDs. This flexible input handling allows you to paste almost any valid YouTube reference to fetch and transform the transcript.