youtube-data

Retrieves YouTube transcripts, metadata, channels, search results, and playlists via TranscriptAPI.com.

497|54|Updated Feb 1, 2026

Search Tags:#transcript #search #youtube #video data #playlist #channel info

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill youtube-data

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-data
Source: https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/tree/main/clawhub/youtube-data
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill youtube-data

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires node, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a streamlined way to access YouTube video transcripts, metadata, channel information, search results, and playlist contents, bypassing the complexities and limitations of the official YouTube Data API.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcript & Metadata Retrieval: Get full transcripts with timestamps and video details.
Video Search: Search for videos based on keywords.
Channel Information: Browse channel details and retrieve lists of videos.
Playlist Contents: Extract all videos from a given playlist.
Use Case: Automatically fetch transcripts for a batch of educational videos to create study guides, or find all videos from a specific channel published in the last month.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-data skill to get the transcript and metadata for the YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-data

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get YouTube video transcripts without hitting quota limits?▼

You can retrieve YouTube video transcripts without quota limits by using the youtube-data Skill, which fetches full transcripts with timestamps via TranscriptAPI.com instead of the official YouTube Data API.

Do I need a Google YouTube Data API key to fetch channel info and playlist contents?▼

No, you do not need a Google YouTube Data API key to fetch channel info and playlist contents. This Skill requires only a TranscriptAPI key and Node.js to authenticate and extract video data.

What's the best way to search YouTube videos and extract metadata using Node.js?▼

The best way to search YouTube videos and extract metadata using Node.js is through this Skill's provided scripts, which handle authentication via TranscriptAPI.com and return search results and video details without quota constraints.

How do I extract all videos from a YouTube playlist for batch processing?▼

To extract all videos from a YouTube playlist for batch processing, provide the playlist URL to the Skill's Node.js scripts, which retrieve the complete playlist contents and associated metadata via TranscriptAPI.com.

Why does fetching video data fail without setting up a TranscriptAPI key?▼

Fetching video data fails because the TranscriptAPI key is required for authentication. The Skill relies on this key to interact with TranscriptAPI.com and bypass the standard Google YouTube Data API key management process.