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youtube-data

Retrieve YouTube transcripts, metadata, channel info, and playlists via TranscriptAPI.com.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#api#search#youtube#metadata#playlists#transcripts#video data
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks --skill youtube-data-monmacllcapp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-data
Source: https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks/tree/main/skills/youtube/clawhub/youtube-data
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks --skill youtube-data-monmacllcapp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a way to access YouTube video data, including transcripts, metadata, channel information, search results, and playlists, without the limitations and complexities of the official Google YouTube Data API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript & Metadata: Retrieve full video transcripts with timestamps and associated video metadata (title, author, thumbnail).
  • Search & Channel Info: Search for videos or channels, and get detailed information about specific channels, including their latest videos.
  • Playlist Data: Extract lists of videos from any YouTube playlist.
  • Use Case: A content creator wants to analyze the most common keywords used in the transcripts of their top 10 performing videos to inform future content strategy.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-data skill to get the transcript and metadata for the YouTube video at the provided URL.

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 API quota limits?▼

This Skill retrieves YouTube video transcripts without API quota limits by accessing data via TranscriptAPI.com instead of the official Google YouTube Data API. It returns full transcripts with timestamps and associated video metadata like titles and thumbnails.

Can I search for YouTube channels and extract playlist video lists without the official API?▼

Yes, you can search for YouTube videos or channels and extract full playlist video lists without the official API. This Skill queries TranscriptAPI.com to return detailed channel information, latest videos, and playlist data.

Do I need a TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY and Node.js to fetch YouTube metadata?▼

Yes, fetching YouTube metadata requires a TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY environment variable and Node.js installed. These prerequisites allow the Skill's authentication scripts to securely query TranscriptAPI.com for video data.

What's the best way to analyze keywords from YouTube video transcripts for content strategy?▼

The best way to analyze keywords from transcripts is to use this Skill to retrieve full text transcripts and metadata. You can aggregate text data from your top performing videos to identify common keywords and inform your content strategy.

Why does retrieving YouTube metadata through the official API fail with quota exceeded errors?▼

Retrieving YouTube metadata through the official API fails with quota exceeded errors due to strict usage limits. This Skill bypasses these limitations by using TranscriptAPI.com to retrieve video data without quota restrictions.

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