youtube-digest

Extract YouTube transcripts and generate summaries, Korean translations, and quizzes.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seungwonme/.claude --skill youtube-digest-seungwonme
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Skill: youtube-digest
Source: https://github.com/seungwonme/.claude/tree/main/skills/youtube/%EC%9A%94%EC%95%BD
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seungwonme/.claude --skill youtube-digest-seungwonme

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

YouTube videos are time-consuming to process for learners and professionals; this skill provides an automated way to extract transcripts, summarize key points, generate insights, translate content into Korean, and verify comprehension with a structured quiz, saving hours of manual review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction from YouTube videos (Korean and English with priority for manual ko en or auto-subtitles)
  • Context correction and normalization to fix common misrecognitions
  • Document generation including a concise summary, insights, and a full Korean translation
  • Knowledge check via a 9-question, 3-level quiz to assess understanding
  • Optional Deep Research for web-based follow-up

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL to generate a structured digest including summary, translation, and quiz.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-digest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a YouTube video and generate a quiz from the transcript?

To generate a Korean translation from a YouTube video, the skill extracts the transcript, normalizes context, and produces a full Korean translation alongside a concise summary and insights for English or Korean audio.

Can I extract YouTube transcripts and translate them into Korean automatically?

Yes, you can extract YouTube transcripts and translate them into Korean automatically. The skill prioritizes manual Korean or English subtitles, applies context correction, and outputs a full Korean translation and summary.

Do I need yt-dlp to extract transcripts and generate video summaries?

Yes, you need yt-dlp installed to extract transcripts and generate video summaries. The skill relies on this dependency to pull metadata and subtitle data from YouTube URLs for downstream summarization and quiz generation.

What is the best way to digest long YouTube lectures for quick learning and verification?

The best way to digest long YouTube lectures is using an automated extraction pipeline. This skill processes video transcripts into concise summaries, insights, and a structured nine-question quiz for quick learning and verification.

Does YouTube transcript extraction work with auto-generated subtitles?

Yes, YouTube transcript extraction works with auto-generated subtitles. When manual Korean or English subtitles are unavailable, the skill falls back to auto-subtitles and applies context normalization to fix common misrecognitions.

Can I perform deep research on topics mentioned in a YouTube video?

Yes, you can perform deep research on topics mentioned in a YouTube video. After generating the initial transcript digest and summary, the skill supports optional web-based follow-up to expand on the extracted insights.