youtube-digest

Extract YouTube transcripts, summaries, insights, translations, and quizzes into Markdown.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#transcript #translation #youtube #quiz #summary #web-search

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ab180/claude-camp --skill youtube-digest-ab180

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-digest
Source: https://github.com/ab180/claude-camp/tree/main/youtube-digest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ab180/claude-camp --skill youtube-digest-ab180

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

YouTube content is rich but often hard to digest quickly. This skill automatically extracts transcripts, generates concise summaries and insights, provides translations when needed, and validates comprehension with a 9-question quiz across three difficulty levels, enabling efficient learning and review.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcript extraction from YouTube URLs (ko/en priority)
Auto-generated summaries and key insights
Korean and English translation support
9-question learning quizzes across three difficulty levels
Optional Deep Research workflow for web-based follow-up
Generates a structured Markdown document suitable for learning or documentation

Quick Start

Paste a YouTube URL; the skill will extract metadata, generate a transcript, produce a summary and insights, translate when required, and assemble a 9-question quiz.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-digest

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract a YouTube video transcript and summarize its content?▼

To extract a YouTube video transcript and summarize content, paste a YouTube URL into the pipeline. The skill uses yt-dlp to gather metadata, refine transcripts, and produce a structured Markdown document with concise summaries and key insights.

Can I generate a quiz from a YouTube video for learning and review?▼

Yes, you can generate a quiz from a YouTube video for learning and review. The skill automatically validates comprehension by producing a 9-question learning quiz across three difficulty levels based on the extracted transcript.

Does YouTube transcript extraction support Korean translation?▼

YouTube transcript extraction supports Korean translation by prioritizing Korean and English transcripts. When required, it translates extracted video text to produce a Markdown document ready for Korean-speaking users.

What is the best way to enrich YouTube video summaries with web search context?▼

The best way to enrich YouTube video summaries with web search context is using the optional Deep Research workflow. This performs web-based follow-up searches to add external context to the refined transcript and generated insights.

Do I need yt-dlp to extract YouTube video metadata and transcripts?▼

Yes, you need yt-dlp to extract YouTube video metadata and transcripts. It serves as the underlying dependency that gathers video metadata and captures transcript text for the reproducible summarization and quiz generation pipeline.