youtube-content

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

1|Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zerwiz/wayofpi --skill youtube-content-zerwiz
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Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/zerwiz/wayofpi/tree/main/.hermes/hermes-agent/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zerwiz/wayofpi --skill youtube-content-zerwiz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the manual work of watching, transcribing, and reformatting YouTube videos by turning spoken content into structured text you can reuse immediately.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Pulls video transcripts from standard YouTube links, short links, shorts, embeds, live links, and raw video IDs.
  • Content Transformation: Converts transcripts into chapters, summaries, chapter summaries, social threads, blog posts, and notable quotes.
  • Workflow Resilience: Handles missing language matches, disabled transcripts, large transcripts that need chunking, and validation before output.
  • Use Case: A creator can paste a video URL and quickly get a concise summary, chapter outline, or Twitter-ready thread without manual note taking.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL and ask for the transcript or the format you want, such as a summary, chapters, thread, or blog post.

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 blog post?

To extract a YouTube transcript and convert it to a blog post, provide the video URL and specify the blog post format. The Skill fetches the transcript via API and restructures the text into a written blog layout.

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

Yes, you can generate chapters with timestamps from a YouTube video link. The Skill processes the extracted transcript to create chapter outlines and formats the timestamps for structured navigation.

Does YouTube transcript extraction work for Shorts and live links?

Yes, transcript extraction works for Shorts and live links. The Skill supports standard URLs, short links, embeds, live links, and raw video IDs to fetch transcripts for content transformation.

How does content repurposing handle videos with missing or disabled transcripts?

Content repurposing handles missing or disabled transcripts through workflow resilience features. It applies language fallback logic and validates transcript availability before attempting to process the video content.

What is the best way to summarize large YouTube videos that have extensive transcripts?

The best way to summarize large YouTube videos is through chunk-aware processing. The Skill splits extensive transcripts into manageable chunks to ensure accurate summarization without exceeding processing limits.

Can I create a social media thread from a YouTube video transcript?

Yes, you can create a social media thread from a video transcript. The Skill applies content transformation to restructure the extracted text into a ready-to-post thread format.